Traverse County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 9

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jordan Rasmusson and Krystyne M. Knutson. Candidate information follows official Traverse County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jordan Rasmusson (Republican), Krystyne M. Knutson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 9; Jordan Rasmusson 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, Jordan Rasmusson, is on the ballot.

Minnesota › Traverse County › Minnesota Senate District 9

Jordan Rasmusson

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Supports controlling state spending and taxes
Supports farmers, small business owners and entrepreneurs and school choice

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jordan Rasmusson has served as the State Senator for Minnesota Senate District 9 since being elected in 2022, and previously served in the Minnesota House from 2021 to 2023, per his campaign site. Rasmusson is the sixth generation of his family to live in Otter Tail County and graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, per his campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Krystyne M. Knutson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Biography

Krystyne Knutson owns Soapy Puppy Bed and Biscuit in Fergus Falls, per the Fergus Falls Journal. In 2021 she founded SAGA Youth, a nonprofit aiming to create an inclusive space for LGBTQ community members in Fergus Falls, according to Fergus Now. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.

Next on your ballotMinnesota House District 9A

See your full ballot

Voting info and more

Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 9 in 2026?

When is the Minnesota Senate District 9 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 Traverse 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 Traverse County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

Cross-check with the official Minnesota election office, or see the full Traverse County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.

The rest of your Traverse County ballot

15 tracked races in Traverse County, Minnesota. Landed here from another county's search? Look up your own ballot below.

Also on your ballot

Judge, Minnesota 8th Judicial District Court, Seat 2 Judge, Minnesota 8th Judicial District Court, Seat 4 Judge, Minnesota 8th Judicial District Court, Seat 7 See all 15 Traverse County races

Candidate profiles

Jordan Rasmusson, full profile Krystyne M. Knutson, full profile Official Minnesota election office