Winona County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 26A

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 26A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Wilson and Aaron Repinski. Candidate information follows official Winona County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dan Wilson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Aaron Repinski (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 26A; Aaron Repinski 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, Aaron Repinski, is on the ballot.

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Dan Wilson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

building affordable housing in downtown Winona
fully funding a school district daycare center
addressing elevated nitrate levels in groundwater

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Wilson is a farmer and laborer who has lived in Winona County for 20 years, spent six years as a live-in volunteer at Bethany House, and co-chairs the Winona Economic Development Authority, per the campaign site. He farms rotationally grazed cattle with his wife, per the campaign site.

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Aaron Repinski

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

Improving reading and math proficiency in schools
Returning state budget surpluses to taxpayers
Addressing rising local crime, including opioid-related offenses

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Repinski previously served on the Winona city council and currently works as a Winona County bailiff, per the campaign site. He is a lifelong resident of the Winona area who has raised his family in the community, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 26A in 2026?

When is the Minnesota House District 26A 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 Winona 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 Winona County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Dan Wilson, full profile Aaron Repinski, full profile Official Minnesota election office