2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rachel Japuntich and John Marty. Candidate information follows official Ramsey County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Rachel Japuntich (Republican), John Marty (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 40; John Marty is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, John Marty, is on the ballot.
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Republican
Per the campaign site.
Rachel Japuntich is a candidate for Minnesota Senate District 40. Her campaign site describes her as a new leader focused on collaborative problem solving, per the campaign site, but no further occupation or career background could be retrieved.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent
John Marty is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. John Marty is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). First elected in 1986 and re-elected in every cycle since, currently serving his twelfth term representing District 40, per Official Minnesota Senate member bio page. Chairs the Senate Finance Committee and also serves on Elections, Labor, and Rules and Administration, per Official Minnesota Senate member bio page.
Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 40 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 40 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rachel Japuntich and John Marty. Candidate information follows official Ramsey County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Minnesota Senate District 40 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 Ramsey County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Ramsey County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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