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Sherburne County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 30B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 30B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Westberg and Keenan Gentry. Candidate information follows official Sherburne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chad Westberg (Republican), Keenan Gentry (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 30B. Not on the November ballot: Paul Novotny, 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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Chad Westberg

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supports lower taxes and government accountability
  • Backs law enforcement
  • Supports religious liberty and parental rights

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Westberg has worked more than a decade in the ethanol and agricultural-solutions industry and now operates his own small business in Elk River, per the campaign site. He has volunteered as a football coach for more than 10 years, per the campaign site.

Keenan Gentry

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Biography

Gentry is a truck driver of a decade who previously worked as an auto mechanic, oilfield worker, retail associate and pizza delivery driver, per the campaign site. He is a Marine Corps veteran who served from 2007 to 2011 with two combat deployments, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 30B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 30B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chad Westberg and Keenan Gentry. Candidate information follows official Sherburne County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 30B 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 Sherburne County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Sherburne County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Chad Westberg, full profileKeenan Gentry, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office