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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 44

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Tacheny and Sam Rosemark. Candidate information follows official Ramsey County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

James Tacheny (Republican), Sam Rosemark (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 44. Not on the November ballot: Tou Xiong, 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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James Tacheny

Republican

Biography

James Tacheny is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Sam Rosemark

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Support strong public schools
  • Improve affordability for families
  • Advance environmental sustainability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sam Rosemark grew up in District 44, where his family ran a hair salon and a bakery, per the campaign site. He is a member of the ISD 622 school board, elected in a special election, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 44 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James Tacheny and Sam Rosemark. Candidate information follows official Ramsey County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 44 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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Candidate profiles
James Tacheny, full profileSam Rosemark, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office