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Wadena County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 5B

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 5B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Maggie Evers and Jonathan Claussen. Candidate information follows official Wadena County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Maggie Evers (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Jonathan Claussen (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 5B. Not on the November ballot: Mike Wiener, 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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Maggie Evers

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Wants to make quality health care, mental health care and emergency services more accessible and affordable, including broadband funding for telehealth
  • Supports lowering vehicle registration costs and addressing rural property taxes
  • Backs keeping public school funding in the public school system

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Evers is a clinical social worker specializing in mental health care, workplace-safety policy, and community crisis response, per the campaign site. She grew up in rural Minnesota and is part of a blended family that she describes as politically bipartisan, per the campaign site.

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Jonathan Claussen

Republican

Top priorities
  • Supporting family-focused policies and parental involvement in children's upbringing
  • Protecting Second Amendment rights and farming autonomy
  • Reducing government regulation and supporting free markets

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Claussen is a family physician who practiced for more than 25 years at Lakewood Health System in Staples and Browerville, Minnesota, before setting aside his practice to run for office, per the campaign site. He also serves as president of goFam Ministries, an organization focused on families and marriages, and hosts a weekly podcast, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 5B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 5B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Maggie Evers and Jonathan Claussen. Candidate information follows official Wadena County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 5B 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 Wadena County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Maggie Evers, full profileJonathan Claussen, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office