Scott County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 54A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 54A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Aaron Paul and Brad Tabke. Candidate information follows official Scott County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Aaron Paul (Republican), Brad Tabke (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 54A; Brad Tabke 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, Brad Tabke, is on the ballot.

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Aaron Paul

Republican

Top priorities

Supports lower property taxes for Shakopee families
Supports strong schools and empowering parents, teachers and local school leaders
Supports expanding access to affordable housing and childcare

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Aaron Paul is an active-duty police sergeant who has served in law enforcement for more than 30 years, including as a school resource officer, per his campaign site. Paul is President of the Association of Training Officers of Minnesota and a member of the Shakopee Lions Club, per his campaign site. Paul is running for Minnesota House District 54A, per his campaign site.

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Brad Tabke

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Incumbent

Biography

Brad Tabke, a consultant who holds a Bachelor of Science in horticulture from Iowa State University, is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 54A, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Tabke, first elected in 2018, is the sitting member for the district and co-chairs the House Transportation Finance and Policy Committee. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 54A in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 54A 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 Scott 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 Scott County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Aaron Paul, full profile Brad Tabke, full profile Official Minnesota election office