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Washington County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 33

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karin Housley and Nat Smith. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Karin Housley (Republican), Nat Smith (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 33; Karin Housley 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, Karin Housley, is on the ballot.

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Karin Housley

Karin Housley

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Funding law enforcement recruitment, training and retention to address violent crime
  • Sponsoring protections for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
  • Supporting literacy programs and school safety initiatives

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Housley has represented Minnesota Senate District 33 since first being elected in 2012, and she has lived in the district for more than 30 years raising her family and sending her children through local schools, per the campaign site.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Nat Smith

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities
  • Supports affordable, quality health care for families
  • Supports fiscally responsible government and combating fraud and wasteful spending
  • Supports water free from PFAS contamination

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nat Smith is the DFL candidate for Minnesota Senate District 33, per his campaign site. He is an attorney who represents whistleblowers and works on fraud cases nationwide, with a focus on protecting patient care, and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and William Mitchell College of Law. He serves on committees for the City of Stillwater and Washington County.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 33 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Karin Housley and Nat Smith. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 33 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 Washington 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.

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Candidate roster from official Washington County and state election office filings, last verified September 21, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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