St. Louis County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 7A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 7A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Spencer Igo and Erin McCabe Ningen. Candidate information follows official St. Louis County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Spencer Igo (Republican), Erin McCabe Ningen (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 7A; Spencer Igo 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, Spencer Igo, is on the ballot.

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Spencer Igo

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports growing jobs and economic expansion in Northern Minnesota, including mining, timber and paper industries
Supports expanding vocational and trade education options in high schools
Supports law enforcement and emergency services personnel

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Spencer Igo is the State Representative for Minnesota House District 7A, representing the Iron Range and Northern Minnesota, per his campaign site. Igo graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Public Administration, per his campaign site. Igo previously worked as Field Director for Congressman Jason Lewis and as a Field Representative for Congressman Pete Stauber, per his campaign site.

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Erin McCabe Ningen

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

Reform Minnesota's school funding formula so education quality does not depend on zip code
Expand access to affordable housing
Expand health care access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ningen studied history and political science at Bemidji State University and worked for Governor Rudy Perpich, Congressman Jim Oberstar and Senator Paul Wellstone, per the campaign site. She currently works as a crisis counselor for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and part-time as a restaurant server, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 7A in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 7A 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 St. Louis 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 St. Louis County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Spencer Igo, full profile Erin McCabe Ningen, full profile Official Minnesota election office