Scott County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 54B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 54B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natalie Barnes and Christopher Kartschoke. Candidate information follows official Scott County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Natalie Barnes (Republican), Christopher Kartschoke (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 54B. Not on the November ballot: Ben Bakeberg, 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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Natalie Barnes

Republican

Top priorities

Supports health care policies that respect patient and parental choice
Supports giving parents more flexibility in how their children are educated
Supports election integrity measures including voter ID and transparent audits

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Natalie Barnes is a registered nurse with more than 30 years in health care and earned her nursing degree from the University of Minnesota in 1995, per campaign site. Natalie Barnes is also a small business owner and a mother of four, per campaign site.

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Christopher Kartschoke

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

Focuses on land preservation and policies affecting farmers
Supports fully funding education from early childhood through career and technical training
Supports a strong local business economy

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Christopher Kartschoke is a small business owner operating a window-treatment franchise and previously worked for Wells Fargo and General Electric, per campaign site. Christopher Kartschoke is a father of three and has lived in District 54B since 2001, per campaign site.

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Questions about this race

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

When is the Minnesota House District 54B 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

Natalie Barnes, full profile Christopher Kartschoke, full profile Official Minnesota election office