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Otter Tail County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 9B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 9B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Owen Werner and Tom Murphy. Candidate information follows official Otter Tail County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Owen Werner (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Tom Murphy (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 9B; Tom Murphy is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). 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. The sitting officeholder, Tom Murphy, is on the ballot.

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Owen Werner

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Focuses on issues affecting the working class rather than divisive cultural debates
  • Emphasizes bringing constituent concerns directly to the Capitol

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Owen Werner of Perham graduated from Perham High School in 2020 and earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Hamline University in 2024, according to the Perham Focus. He works as an accountant for KLN Family Brands and is the DFL candidate for House District 9B.

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Tom Murphy

Tom Murphy

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supporting agriculture and area businesses
  • Backing law enforcement and election integrity
  • Protecting parental rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Murphy grew up on a dairy farm in Scott County and holds a marketing degree from Mankato State University, per the campaign site. He spent eight years in agricultural sales before he and his wife built a dairy supply business they ran for 26 years, and he now owns MinStart Ag Products while serving as a Maine Township supervisor, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 9B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 9B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Owen Werner and Tom Murphy. Candidate information follows official Otter Tail County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 9B 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 Otter Tail County ballot?

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

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