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Renville County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 16

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathy Jorgenson and Andrew R. Lang. Candidate information follows official Renville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Kathy Jorgenson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Andrew R. Lang (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 16; Andrew R. Lang 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.

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, Andrew R. Lang, is on the ballot.

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Kathy Jorgenson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Biography

Kathy Jorgenson is an agronomist with a master's degree in natural resources management from North Dakota State University who has worked at Central Regions Cooperative, according to the West Central Tribune. She also serves as a part-time teacher and sits on the Morton City Council and the Morton Community Foundation. She is the DFL-endorsed candidate for Senate District 16. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

Andrew R. Lang

Andrew R. Lang

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Andrew R. Lang is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Andrew R. Lang is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 16 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 16 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kathy Jorgenson and Andrew R. Lang. Candidate information follows official Renville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 16 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 Renville County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Kathy Jorgenson, full profileAndrew R. Lang, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office