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Olmsted County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 20

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven E Jacob and Jason Lohmann. Candidate information follows official Olmsted County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Steven E Jacob (Republican), Jason Lohmann (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 20. Not on the November ballot: Steve Drazkowski, the sitting member per the roster. Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Steven E Jacob

Republican

Biography

Steven E Jacob currently serves as the Minnesota State Representative for House District 20B, per the House member directory, and is running for the Minnesota Senate seat in District 20. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Jason Lohmann

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Support strong pre-K through 12 education and special education
  • Protect family farms and small businesses
  • Improve rural infrastructure funding and support veterans

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jason Lohmann is a farmer in Zumbrota who describes himself as bringing common sense and practical, working class experience to the campaign, per the campaign site. He serves on the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board, the Goodhue County Education District Board, the Zumbrota Township Board and a local fire board, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven E Jacob and Jason Lohmann. Candidate information follows official Olmsted County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 20 election in Minnesota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are on the Minnesota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Olmsted County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Olmsted County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Steven E Jacob, full profileJason Lohmann, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office