Wabasha County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 20B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 20B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Holm and Sara Bertschinger. Candidate information follows official Wabasha County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Steve Holm (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Sara Bertschinger (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 20B. Not on the November ballot: Steven Jacob, 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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Steve Holm

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

Focuses on water quality and conservation, including addressing nitrate pollution
Supports improving rural health care access and affordability
Supports agricultural viability, including farm insurance and labor issues

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Steve Holm grew up on a small farm near St. Charles, Minnesota, per campaign site. Steve Holm worked at Mayo Clinic for 41 years, per campaign site. Steve Holm served seven years on the Saratoga Township Board, per campaign site.

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Sara Bertschinger

Republican

Top priorities

Supports family farms and small businesses
Focuses on advancing quality education
Emphasizes government accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Sara Bertschinger works as a home care nurse in the Rochester area, per campaign site. Sara Bertschinger and her husband live on a family homestead near Pine Island that has been in the family for a century, per campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 20B in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 20B 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 Wabasha 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 Wabasha County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Steve Holm, full profile Sara Bertschinger, full profile Official Minnesota election office