The 2016 cycle will be unlike any Minnesota election in over a decade, but the messages voters hear might sound pretty familiar.
For the first time since 2004, there’s no statewide race — for U.S. Senate, the governor's office or constitutional offices — anchoring the top of the ticket. Instead, all 201 state legislators up for election this fall will be on the same ballot as the presidential contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Presidential races always give a big boost to races lower down on the ballot, but the Trump-Clinton matchup also has potential negatives for both parties in Minnesota. Trump, the Republican nominee, isn’t popular in the Twin Cities suburbs, where local Republicans are struggling to make gains. Likewise, Clinton isn't very popular in Greater Minnesota, where Democrats need to pick up more votes.
The stakes are high: Democrats control the Senate and the governor’s office and are hoping to win back the House, giving them complete control of government for the next two years. Republicans, who took over the state House in 2014, are fighting to maintain control of the chamber and win back a majority in the Senate.
Legislative campaign operatives on both sides hope their fate this fall isn’t directly tied to the presidential race, so they’re crafting a localized message. For Republicans, that means talking about many of the same issues as they did in 2014: MNsure, the problem-plagued healthcare insurance exchange; a metro-focused Democratic Party; and a need for balance in government. For their part, Democrats will talk about gridlock in government when Republicans are in power, including the 2011 government shutdown, back-to-back special session negotiations the last two sessions and a lack of movement on transportation funding.
And though all 201 seats across the state are on the ballot, only a handful will be truly competitive and provide any real opportunity for the parties to make gains.
In the House, Republicans hold a 73-61 majority, meaning Democrats need to pick up at least seven seats to take back control. Republicans see a few pickup opportunities in open seats in Rochester and Minnetonka, where Democrats now in office are retiring, but they are mostly playing defense on the 10 Greater Minnesota seats and one suburban seat they picked up in 2014 to win a majority. Likewise, Democrats want to capitalize on a few open Republican-held seats and are setting up a handful of rematches and competitive races outstate to try and get a majority back.
In the Senate, Democrats hold a 39-28 majority, meaning Republicans need pick up at least six seats to win back control, and are focusing on seats that normally lean conservative but that the DFL managed to pick up in 2012. Democrats, meanwhile, hope to expand their majority by picking up a seat in an open race in St. Cloud and a competitive contest in Eden Prairie.
In an effort to sort this all out, MinnPost used election data and intel from campaign operatives in both parties to compile a list of 25 races — 15 in the House and 10 in the Senate — that could decide control of the Legislature this fall.
All 25 races to watch are displayed below. To more easily compare, contrast and explore the races, click the "Show only" links to toggle the various filters on and off.
State Senate District 1
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Kip Fontaine (DFL)
- Mark Johnson (R)
Part of the recipe for Democrats long control of the state Senate is a handful of popular incumbents who’ve managed to hold on to rural districts that naturally lean conservative. DFL Sen. LeRoy Stumpf held his Republican-leaning northern Minnesota Senate seat since 1982, but his retirement puts it back in play this fall. Republicans endorsed Mark Johnson, an attorney from East Grand Forks. Democrats like their chances with endorsed-candidate Kip Fontaine, a public defender from Red Lake Falls.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 41 years |
| Median income | $50,710 |
| Percent white | 92% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Leroy Stumpf (DFL) | 60.59% |
| Steve Nordhagen (R) | 39.33% |
| State House District 1A, 2014: | |
| Dan Fabian (R) | 67.09% |
| Bruce Patterson (DFL) | 32.82% |
| State House District 1B, 2014: | |
| Debra (Deb) Kiel (R) | 55.61% |
| Eric Bergeson (DFL) | 44.34% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 53.04% |
| Obama (D) | 44.45% |
State Senate District 2
Incumbent:
- Rod Skoe (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
- Paul Utke (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Rod Skoe (DFL) | 54.92% |
| Dennis Moser (R) | 44.99% |
| State House District 2A, 2014: | |
| Dave Hancock (R) | 52.36% |
| Roger Erickson (DFL) | 47.49% |
| State House District 2B, 2014: | |
| Steve Green (R) | 57.16% |
| David Sobieski (DFL) | 42.77% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 52.86% |
| Obama (D) | 45.02% |
State Senate District 3
Incumbent:
- Thomas (Tom) Bakk (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
- Jennifer L. Havlick (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Thomas (Tom) Bakk (DFL) | 64.59% |
| Jennifer Havlick (R) | 35.24% |
| State House District 3A, 2014: | |
| David Dill (DFL) | 65.55% |
| Eric Johnson (R) | 34.21% |
| State House District 3B, 2014: | |
| Mary Murphy (DFL) | 62.16% |
| Wade K. Fremling (R) | 37.72% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 57.54% |
| Romney (R) | 40.06% |
State Senate District 4
Incumbent:
- Kent Eken (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- James Leiman (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Kent Eken (DFL) | 52.17% |
| Phil Hansen (R) | 47.70% |
| State House District 4A, 2014: | |
| Ben Lien (DFL) | 58.34% |
| Brian E. Gramer (R) | 41.47% |
| State House District 4B, 2014: | |
| Paul Marquart (DFL) | 65.84% |
| Jared Laduke (R) | 34.12% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 50.74% |
| Romney (R) | 46.73% |
State Senate District 5
Incumbent:
- Tom Saxhaug (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
- Justin Eichorn (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Tom Saxhaug (DFL) | 52.33% |
| John Carlson (R) | 47.56% |
| State House District 5A, 2014: | |
| John Persell (DFL) | 55.16% |
| Phillip Nelson (R) | 44.74% |
| State House District 5B, 2014: | |
| Tom Anzelc (DFL) | 56.54% |
| Justin Eichorn (R) | 43.33% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 50.52% |
| Romney (R) | 47.05% |
State Senate District 6
Incumbent:
- David J Tomassoni (DFL) (First elected: 2000)
- Skeeter Tomczak (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| David J. Tomassoni (DFL) | 71.58% |
| Brandon D. Anderson (R) | 28.32% |
| State House District 6A, 2014: | |
| Carly Melin (DFL) | 69.38% |
| Roger Weber (R) | 30.39% |
| State House District 6B, 2014: | |
| Jason Metsa (DFL) | 64.11% |
| Matt Matasich (R) | 35.73% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 62.26% |
| Romney (R) | 35.14% |
State Senate District 7
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Donna Bergstrom (R)
- Erik Simonson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Roger J. Reinert (DFL) | 76.90% |
| Tyler Verry (R) | 22.64% |
| State House District 7A, 2014: | |
| Jennifer Schultz (DFL) | 62.11% |
| Becky Hall (R) | 33.28% |
| Kristine Osbakken (GP) | 4.46% |
| State House District 7B, 2014: | |
| Erik Simonson (DFL) | 71.05% |
| Travis Silvers (R) | 28.64% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 68.13% |
| Romney (R) | 28.89% |
State Senate District 8
Incumbent:
- Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) (First elected: 2006)
- Shawn Olson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) | 52.86% |
| Dan Skogen (DFL) | 47.04% |
| State House District 8A, 2014: | |
| Bud Nornes (R) | 64.69% |
| Jim Miltich (DFL) | 35.22% |
| State House District 8B, 2014: | |
| Mary Franson (R) | 58.41% |
| Jay Sieling (DFL) | 41.36% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 58.32% |
| Obama (D) | 39.63% |
State Senate District 9
Incumbent:
- Paul Gazelka (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Jason Weinerman (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Paul Gazelka (R) | 53.65% |
| Al Doty (DFL) | 46.22% |
| State House District 9A, 2014: | |
| Mark Anderson (R) | 63.89% |
| Dan Bye (DFL) | 36.02% |
| State House District 9B, 2014: | |
| Ron Kresha (R) | 56.42% |
| Al Doty (DFL) | 43.53% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 60.17% |
| Obama (D) | 37.47% |
State Senate District 10
Incumbent:
- Carrie Ruud (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Tiffany Stenglein (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Carrie Ruud (R) | 53.88% |
| Taylor Stevenson (DFL) | 45.96% |
| State House District 10A, 2014: | |
| Joshua Heintzeman (R) | 53.37% |
| John Ward (DFL) | 46.54% |
| State House District 10B, 2014: | |
| Dale K Lueck (R) | 51.86% |
| Joe Radinovich (DFL) | 48% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.35% |
| Obama (D) | 43.51% |
State Senate District 11
Incumbent:
- Tony Lourey (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
- Michael Cummins (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Tony Lourey (DFL) | 64.22% |
| Bill Saumer (R) | 35.63% |
| State House District 11A, 2014: | |
| Mike Sundin (DFL) | 62.35% |
| Tim Hafvenstein (R) | 37.55% |
| State House District 11B, 2014: | |
| Jason Rarick (R) | 53.67% |
| Tim Faust (DFL) | 46.15% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 54.57% |
| Romney (R) | 42.86% |
State Senate District 12
Incumbent:
- Torrey Westrom (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Russ Hinrichs (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Torrey Westrom (R) | 61.49% |
| John Schultz (DFL) | 38.44% |
| State House District 12A, 2014: | |
| Jeff Backer (R) | 51.85% |
| Jay Mcnamar (DFL) | 47.93% |
| State House District 12B, 2014: | |
| Paul Anderson (R) | 67.84% |
| Gordon (Gordy) Wagner (DFL) | 32.1% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 56.48% |
| Obama (D) | 41.34% |
State Senate District 13
Incumbent:
- Michelle Fischbach (R) (First elected: 1996)
- Michael Willemsen (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Michelle Fischbach (R) | 63.53% |
| Peggy Boeck (DFL) | 36.32% |
| State House District 13A, 2014: | |
| Jeff Howe (R) | 60.51% |
| Emily Jensen (DFL) | 39.38% |
| State House District 13B, 2014: | |
| Tim O'Driscoll (R) | 97.48% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.04% |
| Obama (D) | 40.82% |
State Senate District 14
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Dan Wolgamott (DFL)
- Jerry Relph (R)
St. Cloud residents will be inundated with campaign ads and mailers this fall with two competitive legislative races in the area, including an open seat in the Senate. Republican Sen. John Pederson is retiring after two terms, and his party has recruited Jerry Relph, a small business owner in the district with a similar profile as Pederson. Democrats have recruited Dan Wolgamott, a young real estate agent who made an unsuccessful bid for the more conservative part of the district in the House last cycle.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 30.4 years |
| Median income | $46,203 |
| Percent white | 84% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| John Pederson (R) | 52.47% |
| Jerry Mccarter (DFL) | 47.27% |
| State House District 14A, 2014: | |
| Tama Theis (R) | 54.9% |
| Dan Wolgamott (DFL) | 44.96% |
| State House District 14B, 2014: | |
| Jim Knoblach (R) | 50.15% |
| Zachary "Zach" Dorholt (DFL) | 49.54% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 50.16% |
| Romney (R) | 46.76% |
State Senate District 15
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Chilah Brown (DFL)
- Andrew Mathews (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Dave Brown (R) | 56.55% |
| Sally Knox (DFL) | 43.31% |
| State House District 15A, 2014: | |
| Sondra Erickson (R) | 63.01% |
| James Rittenour (DFL) | 36.8% |
| State House District 15B, 2014: | |
| Jim Newberger (R) | 63.93% |
| Brian Johnson (DFL) | 35.95% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 59.18% |
| Obama (D) | 38.29% |
State Senate District 16
Incumbent:
- Gary Dahms (R) (First elected: 2010)
- James Kanne (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Gary Dahms (R) | 53.01% |
| Ted L. Suss (DFL) | 46.87% |
| State House District 16A, 2014: | |
| Chris Swedzinski (R) | 61.72% |
| Laurie Driessen (DFL) | 38.24% |
| State House District 16B, 2014: | |
| Paul Torkelson (R) | 64.94% |
| James Kanne (DFL) | 34.95% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.83% |
| Obama (D) | 42.6% |
State Senate District 17
Incumbent:
- Lyle Koenen (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Andrew Lang (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Lyle Koenen (DFL) | 55.40% |
| Joe Gimse (R) | 44.46% |
| State House District 17A, 2014: | |
| Tim Miller (R) | 55.37% |
| Andrew Falk (DFL) | 44.47% |
| State House District 17B, 2014: | |
| Dave Baker (R) | 50.66% |
| Mary Sawatzky (DFL) | 49.27% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.88% |
| Obama (D) | 47.0% |
State Senate District 18
Incumbent:
- Scott J Newman (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Amy Wilde (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Scott J. Newman (R) | 58.15% |
| Steven Schiroo (DFL) | 41.71% |
| State House District 18A, 2014: | |
| Dean Urdahl (R) | 67.22% |
| Steven Schiroo (DFL) | 32.43% |
| State House District 18B, 2014: | |
| Glenn H. Gruenhagen (R) | 63.94% |
| John Lipke (DFL) | 35.88% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 58.97% |
| Obama (D) | 38.27% |
State Senate District 19
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Nick Frentz (DFL)
- Willa Dailey (R)
- Shane Wernsing (LIB)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Kathy Sheran (DFL) | 97.52% |
| State House District 19A, 2014: | |
| Clark Johnson (DFL) | 54.08% |
| Kim Spears (R) | 45.78% |
| State House District 19B, 2014: | |
| Jack Considine (DFL) | 55.96% |
| Dave Kruse (R) | 43.87% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 54.39% |
| Romney (R) | 42.31% |
State Senate District 20
Incumbent:
- Kevin L. Dahle (DFL) (First elected: 2008)
- Rich Draheim (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Kevin L. Dahle (DFL) | 50.02% |
| Mike Dudley (R) | 49.85% |
| State House District 20A, 2014: | |
| Bob Vogel (R) | 64.29% |
| Thomas Lofgren (DFL) | 35.52% |
| State House District 20B, 2014: | |
| David Bly (DFL) | 57.97% |
| Dan Matejcek (R) | 41.8% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.43% |
| Obama (D) | 47.12% |
State Senate District 21
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Matt Schmit (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Mike Goggin (R)
Matt Schmit has a reputation as a hard campaigner in his Red Wing-area Senate district, but he’s facing the ballot for the first time since he was first elected in 2012, a good year for Democrats. The district has swung back and forth over the years, and Republicans have recruited Mike Goggins, a union member who works at a power plant in the district. The Goggin name is strong in the area, according to Republicans, as his father used to run the Red Wing Shoe Company. Schmit served on the transportation conference committee this spring, and expect him to talk about the failure of Republicans to reach a deal on a long-term funding plan.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 42.1 years |
| Median income | $56,322 |
| Percent white | 93% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Matt Schmit (DFL) | 52.43% |
| John Howe (R) | 47.44% |
| State House District 21A, 2014: | |
| Tim Kelly (R) | 62.17% |
| Lynn Schoen (DFL) | 37.78% |
| State House District 21B, 2014: | |
| Steve Drazkowski (R) | 63.33% |
| M.A. Schneider (DFL) | 36.38% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.16% |
| Obama (D) | 47.45% |
State Senate District 22
Incumbent:
- Bill Weber (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Brian Abrahamson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Bill Weber (R) | 52.76% |
| Alan Oberloh (DFL) | 47.11% |
| State House District 22A, 2014: | |
| Joe Schomacker (R) | 66.71% |
| Diana Slyter (DFL) | 33.21% |
| State House District 22B, 2014: | |
| Rod Hamilton (R) | 66.19% |
| Cheryl Avenel-Navara (DFL) | 33.72% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 55.35% |
| Obama (D) | 42.58% |
State Senate District 23
Incumbent:
- Julie Rosen (R) (First elected: 2002)
- Barbara Ann Lake (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Julie Ann Rosen (R) | 63.97% |
| Paul Marquardt (DFL) | 35.94% |
| State House District 23A, 2014: | |
| Bob Gunther (R) | 61.66% |
| Pat Bacon (DFL) | 38.3% |
| State House District 23B, 2014: | |
| Tony Cornish (R) | 96.11% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.5% |
| Obama (D) | 42.99% |
State Senate District 24
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Vicki Jensen (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- John Jasinski (R)
John Jasinski is one of several Republican recruits this cycle in the so-called “Mayor’s Club.” Jasinski is the two-term Mayor of Faribault and a former city council member, and Republicans are excited about his popularity in the district’s main population center. But Jasinski is going up against incumbent Sen. Vicki Jensen, a moderate Democrat and former Owatonna School Board Member who runs an insurance agency in the district.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 38.9 years |
| Median income | $55,203 |
| Percent white | 85% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Vicki Jensen (DFL) | 52.60% |
| Vern Swedin (R) | 47.23% |
| State House District 24A, 2014: | |
| John Petersburg (R) | 54.73% |
| Beverly Cashman (DFL) | 45.21% |
| State House District 24B, 2014: | |
| Brian Daniels (R) | 50.85% |
| Patti Fritz (DFL) | 49.02% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.24% |
| Obama (D) | 46.11% |
State Senate District 25
Incumbent:
- David H. Senjem (R) (First elected: 2002)
- Dale Amorosia (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| David H. Senjem (R) | 53.72% |
| Judy Ohly (DFL) | 46.13% |
| State House District 25A, 2014: | |
| Duane Quam (R) | 96.24% |
| State House District 25B, 2014: | |
| Kim Norton (DFL) | 94.91% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 49.0% |
| Romney (R) | 48.17% |
State Senate District 26
Incumbent:
- Carla Nelson (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Rich Wright (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Carla Nelson (R) | 55.62% |
| Kenneth R. Moen (DFL) | 44.20% |
| State House District 26A, 2014: | |
| Tina Liebling (DFL) | 55.23% |
| Breanna Bly (R) | 44.67% |
| State House District 26B, 2014: | |
| Nels T. Pierson (R) | 59.85% |
| Rich Wright (DFL) | 40.03% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 50.17% |
| Romney (R) | 47.13% |
State Senate District 27
Incumbent:
- Dan Sparks (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
- Gene Dornink (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Dan Sparks (DFL) | 68.22% |
| Linden Anderson (R) | 31.69% |
| State House District 27A, 2014: | |
| Peggy Bennett (R) | 53.04% |
| Shannon Savick (DFL) | 39.93% |
| Thomas Keith Price (IP) | 6.93% |
| State House District 27B, 2014: | |
| Jeanne Poppe (DFL) | 54.1% |
| Dennis Schminke (R) | 45.8% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 57.43% |
| Romney (R) | 40.05% |
State Senate District 28
Incumbent:
- Jeremy Miller (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Jon Pieper (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Jeremy Miller (R) | 57.12% |
| Jack Krage (DFL) | 42.74% |
| State House District 28A, 2014: | |
| Gene P Pelowski Jr (DFL) | 62.7% |
| Lynae Hahn (R) | 37.1% |
| State House District 28B, 2014: | |
| Gregory M. Davids (R) | 55.88% |
| Jon Pieper (DFL) | 43.96% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 53.92% |
| Romney (R) | 43.43% |
State Senate District 29
Incumbent:
- Bruce Anderson (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Janice Holter Kittok (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Bruce Anderson (R) | 60.56% |
| Brian Doran (DFL) | 39.25% |
| State House District 29A, 2014: | |
| Joe Mcdonald (R) | 96.8% |
| State House District 29B, 2014: | |
| Marion O'Neill (R) | 96.77% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 58.65% |
| Obama (D) | 38.85% |
State Senate District 30
Incumbent:
- Mary Kiffmeyer (R) (First elected: 2012)
- P.J. LaCroix (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Mary Kiffmeyer (R) | 62.41% |
| Paul Perovich (DFL) | 37.45% |
| State House District 30A, 2014: | |
| Nick Zerwas (R) | 68.51% |
| Brenden Ellingboe (DFL) | 31.35% |
| State House District 30B, 2014: | |
| Eric Lucero (R) | 67.75% |
| Sharon G. Shimek (DFL) | 32.02% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 60.01% |
| Obama (D) | 37.9% |
State Senate District 31
Incumbent:
- Michelle Benson (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Ricky Englund (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Michelle Benson (R) | 58.64% |
| Mike Starr (DFL) | 41.24% |
| State House District 31A, 2014: | |
| Kurt Daudt (R) | 96.67% |
| State House District 31B, 2014: | |
| Tom Hackbarth (R) | 64.47% |
| Jd Holmquist (DFL) | 35.39% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 60.7% |
| Obama (D) | 36.99% |
State Senate District 32
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Tim Nelson (DFL)
- Mark Koran (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Sean Nienow (R) | 54.25% |
| Jeske Noordergraaf (DFL) | 45.59% |
| State House District 32A, 2014: | |
| Brian Johnson (R) | 57.48% |
| Paul Gammel (DFL) | 42.41% |
| State House District 32B, 2014: | |
| Bob Barrett (R) | 55.73% |
| Laurie J. Warner (DFL) | 44.19% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 55.71% |
| Obama (D) | 41.89% |
State Senate District 33
Incumbent:
- David Osmek (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Jay Nygard (LIB)
- Sherrie Pugh (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| David Osmek (R) | 58.92% |
| Judy Rogosheske (DFL) | 40.85% |
| State House District 33A, 2014: | |
| Jerry Hertaus (R) | 65.7% |
| Todd Mikkelson (DFL) | 34.19% |
| State House District 33B, 2014: | |
| Cindy Pugh (R) | 61.22% |
| Paul Alegi (DFL) | 38.69% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 58.39% |
| Obama (D) | 39.88% |
State Senate District 34
Incumbent:
- Warren Limmer (R) (First elected: 1995)
- Bonnie Westlin (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Warren Limmer (R) | 57.04% |
| Sharon Bahensky (DFL) | 42.83% |
| State House District 34A, 2014: | |
| Joyce Peppin (R) | 97.05% |
| State House District 34B, 2014: | |
| Dennis Smith (R) | 56.36% |
| David B. Hoden (DFL) | 43.54% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.63% |
| Obama (D) | 43.51% |
State Senate District 35
Incumbent:
- Jim Abeler (R) (First elected: 2016)
- Roger Johnson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Branden Petersen (R) | 54.21% |
| Peter Perovich (DFL) | 45.63% |
| State House District 35A, 2014: | |
| Abigail Whelan (R) | 59.95% |
| Peter Perovich (DFL) | 39.86% |
| State House District 35B, 2014: | |
| Peggy Scott (R) | 65.97% |
| Sam Beard (DFL) | 33.94% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.84% |
| Obama (D) | 42.96% |
State Senate District 36
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- John Hoffman (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Jeffrey Lunde (R)
The Senate district that covers suburban cities like Champlin and Brooklyn Park is typically a competitive seat, but the Republicans think their recruit this year gives them the advantage. Jeff Lunde is mayor of Brooklyn Park, a part of the district Republicans usually struggle to pick up votes. But Incumbent Sen. John Hoffman is a former member of the Anoka-Hennepin School Board and expect Democrats to fight to keep him in the Senate.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 36.8 years |
| Median income | $77,240 |
| Percent white | 77% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| John Hoffman (DFL) | 53.10% |
| Benjamin Kruse (R) | 46.71% |
| State House District 36A, 2014: | |
| Mark W. Uglem (R) | 58.95% |
| Jefferson Fietek (DFL) | 40.92% |
| State House District 36B, 2014: | |
| Melissa Hortman (DFL) | 51.9% |
| Peter Crema (R) | 48% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 50.8% |
| Romney (R) | 47.12% |
State Senate District 37
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Brad Sanford (R)
- Jerry Newton (DFL)
DFL Sen. Alice Johnson’s retirement from her suburban Senate seat has made it a target for Republicans this fall. They’ve Recruited Brad Sanford, a banker and youth sports coach in the district who is taking his first step into the political world. He’ll run against an experienced lawmaker in Jerry Newton, a teacher who has represented one-half of the district in the House since 2008. But it’s a competitive district, split in the House between Democrats and Republicans.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 36.5 years |
| Median income | $70,304 |
| Percent white | 82% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Alice M. Johnson (DFL) | 53.23% |
| Pam Wolf (R) | 46.57% |
| State House District 37A, 2014: | |
| Jerry Newton (DFL) | 52.45% |
| Mandy Benz (R) | 47.46% |
| State House District 37B, 2014: | |
| Tim Sanders (R) | 55.4% |
| Susan Witt (DFL) | 44.54% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 50.72% |
| Romney (R) | 46.85% |
State Senate District 38
Incumbent:
- Roger Chamberlain (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Pat Davern (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Roger Chamberlain (R) | 53.22% |
| Timothy Henderson (DFL) | 46.59% |
| State House District 38A, 2014: | |
| Linda Runbeck (R) | 62.19% |
| Pat Davern (DFL) | 37.71% |
| State House District 38B, 2014: | |
| Matt Dean (R) | 56.07% |
| Greg M. Pariseau (DFL) | 43.8% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 52.71% |
| Obama (D) | 45.19% |
State Senate District 39
Incumbent:
- Karin Housley (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Sten Hakanson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Karin Housley (R) | 50.62% |
| Julie Bunn (DFL) | 49.25% |
| State House District 39A, 2014: | |
| Bob Dettmer (R) | 58.02% |
| Tim Stender (DFL) | 41.91% |
| State House District 39B, 2014: | |
| Kathy Lohmer (R) | 54.56% |
| Tom Degree (DFL) | 45.37% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.78% |
| Obama (D) | 46.3% |
State Senate District 40
Incumbent:
- Chris Eaton (DFL) (First elected: 2011)
- Robert Marvin (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Chris Eaton (DFL) | 96.93% |
| State House District 40A, 2014: | |
| Michael Nelson (DFL) | 64.85% |
| Charles (Chuck) Sutphen (R) | 34.94% |
| State House District 40B, 2014: | |
| Debra Hilstrom (DFL) | 67.36% |
| Mali Marvin (R) | 32.45% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 68.91% |
| Romney (R) | 28.97% |
State Senate District 41
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Gary R. Johnson (R)
- Carolyn Laine (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Barb Goodwin (DFL) | 62.82% |
| Gina Bauman (R) | 36.95% |
| State House District 41A, 2014: | |
| Connie Bernardy (DFL) | 60.16% |
| Jeff Phillips (R) | 39.68% |
| State House District 41B, 2014: | |
| Carolyn Laine (DFL) | 57.38% |
| Camden Pike (R) | 29.29% |
| Tim Utz (CP) | 13.27% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 60.71% |
| Romney (R) | 36.69% |
State Senate District 42
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Jason "Ike" Isaacson (DFL)
- Candy Sina (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Bev Scalze (DFL) | 55.57% |
| April King (R) | 44.27% |
| State House District 42A, 2014: | |
| Barb Yarusso (DFL) | 50.55% |
| Randy Jessup (R) | 49.28% |
| State House District 42B, 2014: | |
| Jason "Ike" Isaacson (DFL) | 52.3% |
| Heidi Gunderson (R) | 47.55% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 53.95% |
| Romney (R) | 43.74% |
State Senate District 43
Incumbent:
- Charles "Chuck" Wiger (DFL) (First elected: 1996)
- Chris Belflower (IP)
- Bob Zick (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Charles "Chuck" Wiger (DFL) | 62.25% |
| Duane E. (Swede) Johnson (R) | 37.53% |
| State House District 43A, 2014: | |
| Peter M Fischer (DFL) | 50.64% |
| Stacey Stout (R) | 49.14% |
| State House District 43B, 2014: | |
| Leon M. Lillie (DFL) | 58.08% |
| Justice B. Whitethorn (R) | 41.75% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 56.81% |
| Romney (R) | 41.01% |
State Senate District 44
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Paul Anderson (R)
- Deb Calvert (DFL)
DFL Sen. Terri Bonoff is on to bigger things this election cycle, making a run at the 3rd Congressional District and incumbent GOP U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen. That leaves open a competitive Minnetonka and Plymouth-area seat that Bonoff first won in a special election in 2005. She held on to the swing seat over the years with a moderate tone and business-friendly positions on everything from tax increases to the minimum wage. To replace Bonoff, Democrats have recruited Deb Calvert, a former Sen. Amy Klobuchar staffer who now works in the dean’s office at Mitchell Hamline School of Law. But Republicans are excited about their candidate, Paul Anderson, a well-known Republican activist who previously served as a deputy chief of staff for former Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Moderation and a business-friendly message will win the day in this swing district.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 41.3 years |
| Median income | $86,163 |
| Percent white | 83% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Terri Bonoff (DFL) | 55.81% |
| David Gaither (R) | 44.04% |
| State House District 44A, 2014: | |
| Sarah Anderson (R) | 55.51% |
| Audrey Britton (DFL) | 44.43% |
| State House District 44B, 2014: | |
| Jon Applebaum (DFL) | 51.3% |
| Ryan Rutzick (R) | 48.46% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 51.15% |
| Romney (R) | 47.29% |
State Senate District 45
Incumbent:
- Ann H. Rest (DFL) (First elected: 2000)
- Roxana Bruins (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Ann H. Rest (DFL) | 65.45% |
| Blair Tremere (R) | 34.40% |
| State House District 45A, 2014: | |
| Lyndon R. Carlson (DFL) | 56.52% |
| Richard Lieberman (R) | 43.28% |
| State House District 45B, 2014: | |
| Mike Freiberg (DFL) | 66.94% |
| Alma J. Wetzker (R) | 32.89% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 61.18% |
| Romney (R) | 36.34% |
State Senate District 46
Incumbent:
- Ron Latz (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Ron Latz (DFL) | 66.82% |
| Paul Scofield (R) | 32.97% |
| State House District 46A, 2014: | |
| Ryan Winkler (DFL) | 66.17% |
| Timothy O. Manthey (R) | 33.66% |
| State House District 46B, 2014: | |
| Cheryl Youakim (DFL) | 68.5% |
| Bryan P. Björnson (R) | 31.3% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 64.81% |
| Romney (R) | 32.76% |
State Senate District 47
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Darryl Scarborough (DFL)
- Scott Jensen (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Julianne Ortman (R) | 63.76% |
| James F. Weygand (DFL) | 35.96% |
| State House District 47A, 2014: | |
| Jim Nash (R) | 67.63% |
| Matthew W. Gieseke (DFL) | 32.08% |
| State House District 47B, 2014: | |
| Joe Hoppe (R) | 97.18% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 59.46% |
| Obama (D) | 38.62% |
State Senate District 48
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- David Hann (R) (First elected: 2002)
- Steve Cwodzinski (DFL)
Senate District 48 in Eden Prairie was an dead even split between Obama and Romney in 2012, and the House districts are represented by both a Republican and a Democrat. In the Senate, Republican Minority Leader David Hann holds the seat and has for the last 15 years. That’s not stopping Democrats from targeting his seat this fall with recruit Steve Cwodzinski, a popular American Government teacher in Eden Prairie High School who retired just this year. In particular, Democrats hope Trump’s unpopularity in the suburbs and support for a DFL-backed Southwest Light Rail Transit project will tip the race over into their control.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 39.9 years |
| Median income | $95,075 |
| Percent white | 81% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| David Hann (R) | 51.32% |
| Laurie Mckendry (DFL) | 48.58% |
| State House District 48A, 2014: | |
| Yvonne Selcer (DFL) | 50.04% |
| Kirk Stensrud (R) | 49.83% |
| State House District 48B, 2014: | |
| Jenifer Loon (R) | 64.42% |
| Joan Howe-Pullis (DFL) | 35.43% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 49.47% |
| Romney (R) | 48.66% |
State Senate District 49
Incumbent:
- Melisa Franzen (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Mike Lehmann (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Melisa Franzen (DFL) | 52.74% |
| Keith Downey (R) | 47.15% |
| State House District 49A, 2014: | |
| Ron Erhardt (DFL) | 51.38% |
| Dario Anselmo (R) | 48.55% |
| State House District 49B, 2014: | |
| Paul Rosenthal (DFL) | 52.8% |
| Barb Sutter (R) | 47.11% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.27% |
| Romney (R) | 46.34% |
State Senate District 50
Incumbent:
- Melissa Halvorson Wiklund (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Kirsten Johnson (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Melissa Halvorson Wiklund (DFL) | 60.85% |
| Vern Wilcox (R) | 38.95% |
| State House District 50A, 2014: | |
| Linda Slocum (DFL) | 64.72% |
| Dean Mumbleau (R) | 35.11% |
| State House District 50B, 2014: | |
| Ann Lenczewski (DFL) | 65.6% |
| Zavier Bicott (R) | 34.24% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 59.96% |
| Romney (R) | 37.58% |
State Senate District 51
Incumbent:
- Jim Carlson (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
- Victor Lake (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Jim Carlson (DFL) | 53.09% |
| Ted Daley (R) | 46.73% |
| State House District 51A, 2014: | |
| Sandra Masin (DFL) | 51.47% |
| Andrea Todd-Harlin (R) | 48.34% |
| State House District 51B, 2014: | |
| Laurie Halverson (DFL) | 51.09% |
| Jen Wilson (R) | 48.8% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 53.23% |
| Romney (R) | 44.55% |
State Senate District 52
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Mark Misukanis (R)
- Matt Klein (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| James Metzen (DFL) | 62.00% |
| Dwight Rabuse (R) | 37.78% |
| State House District 52A, 2014: | |
| Rick Hansen (DFL) | 59.38% |
| Joe Blum (R) | 40.46% |
| State House District 52B, 2014: | |
| Joe Atkins (DFL) | 64.47% |
| Don Lee (R) | 35.45% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 55.64% |
| Romney (R) | 42.16% |
State Senate District 53
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Susan Kent (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Sharna Wahlgren (R)
Boosted by voter turnout in 2012, DFL newcomer Susan Kent knocked off Republican Ted Lillie for a Woodbury-area Senate seat. Since then, Kent has emerged as one of the more prominent members of the Senate freshman class. With turnout boosted by the presidential race this year, Democrats hope they can keep Kent in the Senate. But Republicans are excited about their candidate, Sharna Wahlgren, a lawyer in the district who ran for Congress against DFL U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum in 2014. Kent has led on transportation and education issues, and recently took up the talks of trying to legalize Sunday liquor sales in her Wisconsin bordering district.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 36.6 years |
| Median income | $91,141 |
| Percent white | 77% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Susan Kent (DFL) | 52.13% |
| Ted Lillie (R) | 47.73% |
| State House District 53A, 2014: | |
| Joann Ward (DFL) | 58.36% |
| Lukas Czech (R) | 41.47% |
| State House District 53B, 2014: | |
| Kelly Fenton (R) | 56.93% |
| Kay Hendrikson (DFL) | 42.96% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 51.47% |
| Romney (R) | 46.73% |
State Senate District 54
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Dan Schoen (DFL)
- Leilani Holmstadt (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Katie Sieben (DFL) | 63.80% |
| Janis Quinlan (R) | 36.05% |
| State House District 54A, 2014: | |
| Dan Schoen (DFL) | 55.52% |
| Matthew Kowalski (R) | 44.35% |
| State House District 54B, 2014: | |
| Denny Mcnamara (R) | 60.54% |
| Donald Slaten (DFL) | 39.32% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.31% |
| Romney (R) | 45.15% |
State Senate District 55
Incumbent:
- Eric Pratt (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Ali C. Ali (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Eric Pratt (R) | 55.11% |
| Kathy Busch (DFL) | 44.75% |
| State House District 55A, 2014: | |
| Bob Loonan (R) | 56.75% |
| Jay C. Whiting (DFL) | 38.76% |
| Derek Thury (IP) | 4.41% |
| State House District 55B, 2014: | |
| Tony Albright (R) | 61% |
| Kevin Burkart (DFL) | 35.65% |
| Josh D. Ondich (IP) | 3.33% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 56.08% |
| Obama (D) | 41.67% |
State Senate District 56
Incumbent:
- Dan Hall (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Phillip M. Sterner (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Dan Hall (R) | 53.92% |
| Leon Thurman (DFL) | 45.90% |
| State House District 56A, 2014: | |
| Drew Christensen (R) | 55.81% |
| Dan Kimmel (DFL) | 44.01% |
| State House District 56B, 2014: | |
| Roz Peterson (R) | 53.99% |
| Will Morgan (DFL) | 45.83% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 49.71% |
| Obama (D) | 48.09% |
State Senate District 57
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Greg Clausen (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Cory Campbell (R)
Greg Clausen was swept into the Senate in the DFL wave of 2012, but he now holds a suburban seat with a long Republican history. The district covers parts of Apple Valley, Rosemount and Lakeville, which tend to trend conservative. Republicans have recruited small business owner Cory Campbell to try and win the district back, but Democrats feel good about Clausen, a leader on education issues in the chamber.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 37.3 years |
| Median income | $83,747 |
| Percent white | 82% |
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Greg Clausen (DFL) | 54.09% |
| Pat Hall (R) | 45.73% |
| State House District 57A, 2014: | |
| Tara Mack (R) | 58.44% |
| Bruce Folken (DFL) | 41.52% |
| State House District 57B, 2014: | |
| Anna Wills (R) | 58.4% |
| Denise Packard (DFL) | 41.53% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 49.62% |
| Romney (R) | 48.36% |
State Senate District 58
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Matt Little (DFL)
- Tim Pitcher (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Dave Thompson (R) | 57.60% |
| Andrew Brobston (DFL) | 42.28% |
| State House District 58A, 2014: | |
| Jon Koznick (R) | 55.28% |
| Amy Willingham (DFL) | 44.63% |
| State House District 58B, 2014: | |
| Pat Garofalo (R) | 63.85% |
| Marla Vagts (DFL) | 36.02% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 55.73% |
| Obama (D) | 42.24% |
State Senate District 59
Incumbent:
- Bobby Joe Champion (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Jennifer Carnahan (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Bobby Joe Champion (DFL) | 82.02% |
| Jim Lilly (R) | 17.54% |
| State House District 59A, 2014: | |
| Joe Mullery (DFL) | 81.98% |
| Fred Statema (R) | 17.24% |
| State House District 59B, 2014: | |
| Raymond Dehn (DFL) | 78.1% |
| Margaret E. Martin (R) | 21.42% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 82.05% |
| Romney (R) | 15.62% |
State Senate District 60
Incumbent:
- Kari Dziedzic (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Martin J Super (LMN)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Kari Dziedzic (DFL) | 77.06% |
| Mark Lazarchic (R) | 17.00% |
| Rahn V. Workcuff (IP) | 5.52% |
| State House District 60A, 2014: | |
| Diane Loeffler (DFL) | 82.42% |
| Brent Millsop (R) | 17.24% |
| State House District 60B, 2014: | |
| Phyllis Kahn (DFL) | 76.89% |
| Abdimalik Askar (R) | 22.34% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 76.55% |
| Romney (R) | 18.83% |
State Senate District 61
Incumbent:
- Scott Dibble (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
- Bob "Again" Carney Jr. (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Scott Dibble (DFL) | 98.08% |
| State House District 61A, 2014: | |
| Frank Hornstein (DFL) | 80.79% |
| Frank Taylor (R) | 18.96% |
| State House District 61B, 2014: | |
| Paul Thissen (DFL) | 80.94% |
| Tom Gallagher (R) | 18.92% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 77.96% |
| Romney (R) | 19.61% |
State Senate District 62
Incumbent:
- Jeff Hayden (DFL) (First elected: 2011)
- Bruce Lundeen (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Jeff Hayden (DFL) | 86.84% |
| Eric Blair (IP) | 12.70% |
| State House District 62A, 2014: | |
| Karen Clark (DFL) | 82.13% |
| Yolandita Colón (IP) | 9.57% |
| Bruce Lundeen (R) | 8.05% |
| State House District 62B, 2014: | |
| Susan Allen (DFL) | 88.66% |
| Julie Hanson (R) | 10.93% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 86.42% |
| Romney (R) | 9.68% |
State Senate District 63
Incumbent:
- Patricia Torres Ray (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
- Ron Moey (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Patricia Torres Ray (DFL) | 80.81% |
| Patrick Marron (R) | 18.93% |
| State House District 63A, 2014: | |
| Jim Davnie (DFL) | 86.44% |
| Kyle Bragg (R) | 13.21% |
| State House District 63B, 2014: | |
| Jean Wagenius (DFL) | 75.06% |
| Andres Hortillosa (R) | 24.64% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 78.13% |
| Romney (R) | 19.07% |
State Senate District 64
Incumbent:
- Dick Cohen (DFL) (First elected: 1986)
- Ian Baird (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Dick Cohen (DFL) | 69.67% |
| Sharon Anderson (R) | 19.14% |
| Scott Larson (IND) | 10.97% |
| State House District 64A, 2014: | |
| Erin Murphy (DFL) | 81.21% |
| Andrew Brown (R) | 18.52% |
| State House District 64B, 2014: | |
| Dave Pinto (DFL) | 73.49% |
| Daniel Surman (R) | 26.25% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 73.42% |
| Romney (R) | 23.84% |
State Senate District 65
Incumbent:
- Sandy Pappas (DFL) (First elected: 1990)
- Jason Delmont (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Sandy Pappas (DFL) | 81.72% |
| Rick Karschnia (R) | 17.91% |
| State House District 65A, 2014: | |
| Rena Moran (DFL) | 71.2% |
| Anthony Meschke (R) | 14.59% |
| Lena Buggs (GP) | 14.06% |
| State House District 65B, 2014: | |
| Carlos Mariani (DFL) | 77.54% |
| Anthony "Tony" Athen (R) | 21.91% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 80.21% |
| Romney (R) | 16.75% |
State Senate District 66
Incumbent:
- John Marty (DFL) (First elected: 1986)
- Carolyn Jass (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| John Marty (DFL) | 73.82% |
| Wayde Brooks (R) | 25.87% |
| State House District 66A, 2014: | |
| Alice Hausman (DFL) | 67.09% |
| Jon Heyer (R) | 32.76% |
| State House District 66B, 2014: | |
| John Lesch (DFL) | 76.41% |
| Lizz Paulson (R) | 23.06% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 70.92% |
| Romney (R) | 26.5% |
State Senate District 67
Incumbent:
- Foung Hawj (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Krysia Weidell (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2012: | |
| Foung Hawj (DFL) | 72.46% |
| Mike Capistrant (R) | 27.11% |
| State House District 67A, 2014: | |
| Tim Mahoney (DFL) | 72.43% |
| Andrew Livingston (R) | 27.26% |
| State House District 67B, 2014: | |
| Sheldon Johnson (DFL) | 72.82% |
| John T. Quinn (R) | 26.79% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 75.09% |
| Romney (R) | 22.33% |
State House District 1A
Incumbent:
- Dan Fabian (R) (First elected: 2010)
- George Nyakasi Bass (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Dan Fabian (R) | 67.09% |
| Bruce Patterson (DFL) | 32.82% |
| State Senate District 1, 2012: | |
| Leroy Stumpf (DFL) | 60.59% |
| Steve Nordhagen (R) | 39.33% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.33% |
| Obama (D) | 42.98% |
State House District 1B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Michael "Mike" Moore (DFL)
- Debra (Deb) Kiel (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Debra (Deb) Kiel (R) | 55.61% |
| Eric Bergeson (DFL) | 44.34% |
| State Senate District 1, 2012: | |
| Leroy Stumpf (DFL) | 60.59% |
| Steve Nordhagen (R) | 39.33% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.73% |
| Obama (D) | 45.93% |
State House District 2A
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Jerry Loud (DFL)
- Matthew J. Grossell (R)
The House district that covers the Lake of the Woods area and the northernmost tip of the the state is known for its volatility. Since 2010, it’s flipped from Republican to Democratic and back to Republican again. This cycle, DFLers hope the cycle continues, especially after incumbent GOP Rep. Dave Hancock decided to step down. They’ve recruited Jerry Loud, who has worked for 10 years with the Red Lake Band of Chippewa in the district. Republicans are running Matthew Grossell, a retired Clearwater County sheriff's deputy. But expect voters to hear about Loud’s 30-year-old divorce ruling, where he was found to have battered his wife.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 40.2 years |
| Median income | $47,831 |
| Percent white | 79% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Dave Hancock (R) | 52.36% |
| Roger Erickson (DFL) | 47.49% |
| State Senate District 2, 2012: | |
| Rod Skoe (DFL) | 54.92% |
| Dennis Moser (R) | 44.99% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 49.91% |
| Obama (D) | 47.9% |
State House District 2B
Incumbent:
- Steve Green (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Bryan Klabunde (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Steve Green (R) | 57.16% |
| David Sobieski (DFL) | 42.77% |
| State Senate District 2, 2012: | |
| Rod Skoe (DFL) | 54.92% |
| Dennis Moser (R) | 44.99% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 55.91% |
| Obama (D) | 42.06% |
State House District 3A
Incumbent:
- Rob Ecklund (DFL) (First elected: 2015)
- Tom Long (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| David Dill (DFL) | 65.55% |
| Eric Johnson (R) | 34.21% |
| State Senate District 3, 2012: | |
| Thomas (Tom) Bakk (DFL) | 64.59% |
| Jennifer Havlick (R) | 35.24% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 55.06% |
| Romney (R) | 42.16% |
State House District 3B
Incumbent:
- Mary Murphy (DFL) (First elected: 1976)
- Timothy Brandon (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Mary Murphy (DFL) | 62.16% |
| Wade K. Fremling (R) | 37.72% |
| State Senate District 3, 2012: | |
| Thomas (Tom) Bakk (DFL) | 64.59% |
| Jennifer Havlick (R) | 35.24% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 59.98% |
| Romney (R) | 37.98% |
State House District 4A
Incumbent:
- Ben Lien (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Jordan Idso (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Ben Lien (DFL) | 58.34% |
| Brian E. Gramer (R) | 41.47% |
| State Senate District 4, 2012: | |
| Kent Eken (DFL) | 52.17% |
| Phil Hansen (R) | 47.70% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 55.08% |
| Romney (R) | 42.13% |
State House District 4B
Incumbent:
- Paul Marquart (DFL) (First elected: 2000)
- Ben Grimsley (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Paul Marquart (DFL) | 65.84% |
| Jared Laduke (R) | 34.12% |
| State Senate District 4, 2012: | |
| Kent Eken (DFL) | 52.17% |
| Phil Hansen (R) | 47.70% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.23% |
| Obama (D) | 46.49% |
State House District 5A
Incumbent:
- John Persell (DFL) (First elected: 2008)
- Matt Bliss (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| John Persell (DFL) | 55.16% |
| Phillip Nelson (R) | 44.74% |
| State Senate District 5, 2012: | |
| Tom Saxhaug (DFL) | 52.33% |
| John Carlson (R) | 47.56% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 51.82% |
| Romney (R) | 45.62% |
State House District 5B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Tom Anzelc (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
- Dennis Barsness (GP)
- Sandy Layman (R)
Last cycle, Republicans were not able to chip away at DFL Rep. Tom Anzelc's popularity in his Grand Rapids-area district. He easily held onto his seat in a tough year for the DFL. This year, they’ve recruited a well-known candidate in Sandy Layman, a former head of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board (IRRRB). On top of that, Green Party candidate Dennis Barsness is also seeking the seat, and Republicans hope he ultimately siphons off votes from Anzelc. Republicans also say there could be a “Trump factor” in the district, as the wild card Republican nominee’s message seems to play well with disgruntled working-class voters in northern Minnesota.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 46.6 years |
| Median income | $46,781 |
| Percent white | 94% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tom Anzelc (DFL) | 56.54% |
| Justin Eichorn (R) | 43.33% |
| State Senate District 5, 2012: | |
| Tom Saxhaug (DFL) | 52.33% |
| John Carlson (R) | 47.56% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 49.29% |
| Romney (R) | 48.4% |
State House District 6A
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Julie Sandstede (DFL)
- Robert (Rob) Farnsworth (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Carly Melin (DFL) | 69.38% |
| Roger Weber (R) | 30.39% |
| State Senate District 6, 2012: | |
| David J. Tomassoni (DFL) | 71.58% |
| Brandon D. Anderson (R) | 28.32% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 62.96% |
| Romney (R) | 34.44% |
State House District 6B
Incumbent:
- Jason I. Metsa (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Matt Matasich (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jason Metsa (DFL) | 64.11% |
| Matt Matasich (R) | 35.73% |
| State Senate District 6, 2012: | |
| David J. Tomassoni (DFL) | 71.58% |
| Brandon D. Anderson (R) | 28.32% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 61.62% |
| Romney (R) | 35.78% |
State House District 7A
Incumbent:
- Jennifer Schultz (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
- Dylan C. Raddant (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jennifer Schultz (DFL) | 62.11% |
| Becky Hall (R) | 33.28% |
| Kristine Osbakken (GP) | 4.46% |
| State Senate District 7, 2012: | |
| Roger J. Reinert (DFL) | 76.90% |
| Tyler Verry (R) | 22.64% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 66.77% |
| Romney (R) | 30.11% |
State House District 7B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Liz Olson (DFL)
- Cody Barringer (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Erik Simonson (DFL) | 71.05% |
| Travis Silvers (R) | 28.64% |
| State Senate District 7, 2012: | |
| Roger J. Reinert (DFL) | 76.90% |
| Tyler Verry (R) | 22.64% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 69.65% |
| Romney (R) | 27.5% |
State House District 8A
Incumbent:
- Bud Nornes (R) (First elected: 1996)
- C. J. Holl (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Bud Nornes (R) | 64.69% |
| Jim Miltich (DFL) | 35.22% |
| State Senate District 8, 2012: | |
| Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) | 52.86% |
| Dan Skogen (DFL) | 47.04% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 58.9% |
| Obama (D) | 39.2% |
State House District 8B
Incumbent:
- Mary Franson (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Gail Kulp (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Mary Franson (R) | 58.41% |
| Jay Sieling (DFL) | 41.36% |
| State Senate District 8, 2012: | |
| Bill Ingebrigtsen (R) | 52.86% |
| Dan Skogen (DFL) | 47.04% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.76% |
| Obama (D) | 40.08% |
State House District 9A
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Megg Litts (DFL)
- John M. Poston (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Mark Anderson (R) | 63.89% |
| Dan Bye (DFL) | 36.02% |
| State Senate District 9, 2012: | |
| Paul Gazelka (R) | 53.65% |
| Al Doty (DFL) | 46.22% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 60.12% |
| Obama (D) | 37.47% |
State House District 9B
Incumbent:
- Ron Kresha (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Dustin Simmonds (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Ron Kresha (R) | 56.42% |
| Al Doty (DFL) | 43.53% |
| State Senate District 9, 2012: | |
| Paul Gazelka (R) | 53.65% |
| Al Doty (DFL) | 46.22% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 60.22% |
| Obama (D) | 37.48% |
State House District 10A
Incumbent:
- Josh Heintzeman (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Quinn Nystrom (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Joshua Heintzeman (R) | 53.37% |
| John Ward (DFL) | 46.54% |
| State Senate District 10, 2012: | |
| Carrie Ruud (R) | 53.88% |
| Taylor Stevenson (DFL) | 45.96% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 55.26% |
| Obama (D) | 42.52% |
State House District 10B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Dale K Lueck (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Erin Wagner (DFL)
Losing an Aitkin-area legislative seat hurt for the DFL in 2014, on several levels. First, the district leans Republican, but Democrats managed to sweep it up in the 2012 election. Second, they did so with Joe Radinovich, a young, rising-star politician who made a big splash when he voted in favor of legalizing gay marriage in his first term, despite the socially conservative swing of his district. That vote might have cost him his seat in the 2014 election. But with a boost in turnout from the presidential election, Democrats are hoping to take the seat back with Erin Wagner, a teacher who has worked at multiple schools in the district. Wagner’s big issues are education and the environment, but Republicans think her opposition to the PolyMet copper-nickel mining project will hurt her campaign in the district.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 50.3 years |
| Median income | $45,917 |
| Percent white | 95% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Dale K Lueck (R) | 51.86% |
| Joe Radinovich (DFL) | 48% |
| State Senate District 10, 2012: | |
| Carrie Ruud (R) | 53.88% |
| Taylor Stevenson (DFL) | 45.96% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 53.5% |
| Obama (D) | 44.45% |
State House District 11A
Incumbent:
- Mike Sundin (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Mike Line (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Mike Sundin (DFL) | 62.35% |
| Tim Hafvenstein (R) | 37.55% |
| State Senate District 11, 2012: | |
| Tony Lourey (DFL) | 64.22% |
| Bill Saumer (R) | 35.63% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 61.93% |
| Romney (R) | 35.64% |
State House District 11B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Jason Rarick (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Tom Jones (DFL)
The 2016 election will be a major test of how reliably conservative Greater Minnesota, particularly the central part of the state, has become over the last several years. The race for a Mora-area House seat is another one that has flipped back and forth with the changing political winds, and Democrats hope it will flip again this fall with Tom Jones, a Kanabec County contractor and small business owner.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 42.8 years |
| Median income | $44,756 |
| Percent white | 91% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jason Rarick (R) | 53.67% |
| Tim Faust (DFL) | 46.15% |
| State Senate District 11, 2012: | |
| Tony Lourey (DFL) | 64.22% |
| Bill Saumer (R) | 35.63% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.72% |
| Obama (D) | 46.54% |
State House District 12A
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Jeff Backer (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Jay McNamar (DFL)
Democrats are setting up a handful of rematches in the battle for the House this year, and that includes a do-over between GOP Rep. Jeff Backer and former DFL Rep. Jay McNamar. McNamar lost by about 700 votes in 2014, but Democrats point to his strong ties to the community. McNamar was an Elbow Lake fireman for 20 years and served as the city’s mayor. Republicans want to maintain the ground the picked up in rural Minnesota in 2014, making this a key race to watch.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 43.9 years |
| Median income | $50,582 |
| Percent white | 95% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jeff Backer (R) | 51.85% |
| Jay Mcnamar (DFL) | 47.93% |
| State Senate District 12, 2012: | |
| Torrey Westrom (R) | 61.49% |
| John Schultz (DFL) | 38.44% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.51% |
| Obama (D) | 46.12% |
State House District 12B
Incumbent:
- Paul Anderson (R) (First elected: 2008)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Paul Anderson (R) | 67.84% |
| Gordon (Gordy) Wagner (DFL) | 32.1% |
| State Senate District 12, 2012: | |
| Torrey Westrom (R) | 61.49% |
| John Schultz (DFL) | 38.44% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 61.8% |
| Obama (D) | 36.21% |
State House District 13A
Incumbent:
- Jeff Howe (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Anne Buckvold (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jeff Howe (R) | 60.51% |
| Emily Jensen (DFL) | 39.38% |
| State Senate District 13, 2012: | |
| Michelle Fischbach (R) | 63.53% |
| Peggy Boeck (DFL) | 36.32% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 56.89% |
| Obama (D) | 41.08% |
State House District 13B
Incumbent:
- Tim O'Driscoll (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Matthew Crouse (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tim O'Driscoll (R) | 97.48% |
| State Senate District 13, 2012: | |
| Michelle Fischbach (R) | 63.53% |
| Peggy Boeck (DFL) | 36.32% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.19% |
| Obama (D) | 40.55% |
State House District 14A
Incumbent:
- Tama Theis (R) (First elected: 2013)
- Aric Putnam (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tama Theis (R) | 54.9% |
| Dan Wolgamott (DFL) | 44.96% |
| State Senate District 14, 2012: | |
| John Pederson (R) | 52.47% |
| Jerry Mccarter (DFL) | 47.27% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.04% |
| Obama (D) | 47.51% |
State House District 14B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Jim Knoblach (R) (First elected: 1994)
- Zachary "Zach" Dorholt (DFL)
In St. Cloud Minnesota, incumbent GOP Rep. Jim Knoblach is in a close race that could cost House Republicans their chief budget guru. After previously serving in the House in the 1990s and early 2000s, Knoblach was re-elected to the chamber by just 60 votes votes in 2014. His previous experience in the House prompted Republicans, also newly in the majority, to place him as the powerful Ways and Means Committee chairman. But his opponent in 2014, former DFL Rep. Zachary Dorholt, is running again, and this year he’ll have boosted voter turnout at his back, especially in a town with a large public university. Expect Republicans to work hard to defend Knoblach, making this one of the most-watched — and expensive — races in the House this cycle.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 28.8 years |
| Median income | $39,496 |
| Percent white | 85% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jim Knoblach (R) | 50.15% |
| Zachary "Zach" Dorholt (DFL) | 49.54% |
| State Senate District 14, 2012: | |
| John Pederson (R) | 52.47% |
| Jerry Mccarter (DFL) | 47.27% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.95% |
| Romney (R) | 43.29% |
State House District 15A
Incumbent:
- Sondra Erickson (R) (First elected: 1998)
- Kent Lestrud (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Sondra Erickson (R) | 63.01% |
| James Rittenour (DFL) | 36.8% |
| State Senate District 15, 2012: | |
| Dave Brown (R) | 56.55% |
| Sally Knox (DFL) | 43.31% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 55.46% |
| Obama (D) | 42.08% |
State House District 15B
Incumbent:
- Jim Newberger (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Karla Scapanski (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jim Newberger (R) | 63.93% |
| Brian Johnson (DFL) | 35.95% |
| State Senate District 15, 2012: | |
| Dave Brown (R) | 56.55% |
| Sally Knox (DFL) | 43.31% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 62.64% |
| Obama (D) | 34.76% |
State House District 16A
Incumbent:
- Chris Swedzinski (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Al Kruse (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Chris Swedzinski (R) | 61.72% |
| Laurie Driessen (DFL) | 38.24% |
| State Senate District 16, 2012: | |
| Gary Dahms (R) | 53.01% |
| Ted L. Suss (DFL) | 46.87% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 52.13% |
| Obama (D) | 45.36% |
State House District 16B
Incumbent:
- Paul Torkelson (R) (First elected: 2008)
- Austin Grossenburg (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Paul Torkelson (R) | 64.94% |
| James Kanne (DFL) | 34.95% |
| State Senate District 16, 2012: | |
| Gary Dahms (R) | 53.01% |
| Ted L. Suss (DFL) | 46.87% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.42% |
| Obama (D) | 39.94% |
State House District 17A
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Tim Miller (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Andrew Falk (DFL)
Andrew Falk felt a steady stream of negative advertisements and mailers from outside groups suppressed turnout in 2014 and helped Republicans cast him out of his House seat, which he held for six years. Heavy spending and negative ads are unlikely to stop this year in his rematch with GOP Rep. Tim Miller, but turnout should be buoyed by the presidential race. The district did pick Romney over Obama in 2012, which is why some operatives think it will lean Republican again in 2016. Last session, Miller took a lead role promoting the re-opening of a private prison in Appleton, which has made him popular in the district, but expect Falk to talk about his support for the project as well.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 44 years |
| Median income | $52,022 |
| Percent white | 92% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tim Miller (R) | 55.37% |
| Andrew Falk (DFL) | 44.47% |
| State Senate District 17, 2012: | |
| Lyle Koenen (DFL) | 55.40% |
| Joe Gimse (R) | 44.46% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.72% |
| Obama (D) | 47.04% |
State House District 17B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Dave Baker (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Mary Sawatzky (DFL)
The race for a Willmar-area House seat is another rematch from 2014. Two years ago, Republican businessman and political newcomer Dave Baker beat incumbent DFL Rep. Mary Sawatzky by less than one percentage point. This year, Sawatzky is hoping to win her seat back with much higher turnout. A teacher, Sawatzky will talk about bringing the same education opportunities metro students get to rural communities. Baker stood out in his first-term as a lawmaker willing to work across party lines, authoring legislation to require doctors and physicians to track patients and what opioids they are being prescribed.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 40.1 years |
| Median income | $51,754 |
| Percent white | 84% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Dave Baker (R) | 50.66% |
| Mary Sawatzky (DFL) | 49.27% |
| State Senate District 17, 2012: | |
| Lyle Koenen (DFL) | 55.40% |
| Joe Gimse (R) | 44.46% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.04% |
| Obama (D) | 46.97% |
State House District 18A
Incumbent:
- Dean Urdahl (R) (First elected: 2002)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Dean Urdahl (R) | 67.22% |
| Steven Schiroo (DFL) | 32.43% |
| State Senate District 18, 2012: | |
| Scott J. Newman (R) | 58.15% |
| Steven Schiroo (DFL) | 41.71% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.59% |
| Obama (D) | 39.63% |
State House District 18B
Incumbent:
- Glenn Gruenhagen (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Darrel H. Mosel (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Glenn H. Gruenhagen (R) | 63.94% |
| John Lipke (DFL) | 35.88% |
| State Senate District 18, 2012: | |
| Scott J. Newman (R) | 58.15% |
| Steven Schiroo (DFL) | 41.71% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 60.41% |
| Obama (D) | 36.88% |
State House District 19A
Incumbent:
- Clark Johnson (DFL) (First elected: 2013)
- Kim Spears (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Clark Johnson (DFL) | 54.08% |
| Kim Spears (R) | 45.78% |
| State Senate District 19, 2012: | |
| Kathy Sheran (DFL) | 97.52% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.25% |
| Romney (R) | 44.87% |
State House District 19B
Incumbent:
- Jack Considine (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
- Adam Isakson (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jack Considine (DFL) | 55.96% |
| Dave Kruse (R) | 43.87% |
| State Senate District 19, 2012: | |
| Kathy Sheran (DFL) | 97.52% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 56.63% |
| Romney (R) | 39.62% |
State House District 20A
Incumbent:
- Bob Vogel (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Jim Connelly (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Bob Vogel (R) | 64.29% |
| Thomas Lofgren (DFL) | 35.52% |
| State Senate District 20, 2012: | |
| Kevin L. Dahle (DFL) | 50.02% |
| Mike Dudley (R) | 49.85% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.5% |
| Obama (D) | 40.23% |
State House District 20B
Incumbent:
- David Bly (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
- Aramis Wells (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| David Bly (DFL) | 57.97% |
| Dan Matejcek (R) | 41.8% |
| State Senate District 20, 2012: | |
| Kevin L. Dahle (DFL) | 50.02% |
| Mike Dudley (R) | 49.85% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 53.79% |
| Romney (R) | 43.58% |
State House District 21A
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Barb Haley (R)
- Lisa Bayley (DFL)
Tim Kelly fit his Red Wing House district well. He was a moderate Republican with a reputation for breaking away from his caucus, easily winning re-election after his first victory in 2008. But with his retirement from the Legislature this year, Democrats see an opportunity: The district voted for Obama over Romney in 2012, and they’ve recruited Lisa Bayley, a member of the Red Wing City Council for the last eight years. But Republicans are pretty happy with their recruit, too: Barb Haley, a lifelong Red Wing resident and businesswoman who volunteers in the community.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 44.1 years |
| Median income | $54,012 |
| Percent white | 93% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tim Kelly (R) | 62.17% |
| Lynn Schoen (DFL) | 37.78% |
| State Senate District 21, 2012: | |
| Matt Schmit (DFL) | 52.43% |
| John Howe (R) | 47.44% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 50.86% |
| Romney (R) | 46.8% |
State House District 21B
Incumbent:
- Steve Drazkowski (R) (First elected: 2007)
- Elise Diesslin (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Steve Drazkowski (R) | 63.33% |
| M.A. Schneider (DFL) | 36.38% |
| State Senate District 21, 2012: | |
| Matt Schmit (DFL) | 52.43% |
| John Howe (R) | 47.44% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 53.64% |
| Obama (D) | 43.9% |
State House District 22A
Incumbent:
- Joe Schomacker (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Laura Woods (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Joe Schomacker (R) | 66.71% |
| Diana Slyter (DFL) | 33.21% |
| State Senate District 22, 2012: | |
| Bill Weber (R) | 52.76% |
| Alan Oberloh (DFL) | 47.11% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 56.33% |
| Obama (D) | 41.42% |
State House District 22B
Incumbent:
- Rod Hamilton (R) (First elected: 2004)
- Kirby G. Kruse (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Rod Hamilton (R) | 66.19% |
| Cheryl Avenel-Navara (DFL) | 33.72% |
| State Senate District 22, 2012: | |
| Bill Weber (R) | 52.76% |
| Alan Oberloh (DFL) | 47.11% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.23% |
| Obama (D) | 43.93% |
State House District 23A
Incumbent:
- Bob Gunther (R) (First elected: 1995)
- Zac Huntley (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Bob Gunther (R) | 61.66% |
| Pat Bacon (DFL) | 38.3% |
| State Senate District 23, 2012: | |
| Julie Ann Rosen (R) | 63.97% |
| Paul Marquardt (DFL) | 35.94% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 58.62% |
| Obama (D) | 38.94% |
State House District 23B
Incumbent:
- Tony Cornish (R) (First elected: 2002)
- Josh Haseman (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tony Cornish (R) | 96.11% |
| State Senate District 23, 2012: | |
| Julie Ann Rosen (R) | 63.97% |
| Paul Marquardt (DFL) | 35.94% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.34% |
| Obama (D) | 47.09% |
State House District 24A
Incumbent:
- John Petersburg (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Bev Cashman (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| John Petersburg (R) | 54.73% |
| Beverly Cashman (DFL) | 45.21% |
| State Senate District 24, 2012: | |
| Vicki Jensen (DFL) | 52.60% |
| Vern Swedin (R) | 47.23% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.95% |
| Obama (D) | 45.43% |
State House District 24B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Brian Daniels (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Patti Fritz (DFL)
Patti Fritz served for a decade as a moderate Democrat in her conservative-leaning Faribault House district before she was knocked off in the GOP rural wave of 2014 by Republican newcomer Brian Daniels. Daniels has a record now, after serving one term in St. Paul, and Democrats hope they can use it to bring Fritz back to St. Paul. In particular, Fritz will talk about gridlock that blocked a transportation and bonding package from passing this spring.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 39.1 years |
| Median income | $57,568 |
| Percent white | 83% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Brian Daniels (R) | 50.85% |
| Patti Fritz (DFL) | 49.02% |
| State Senate District 24, 2012: | |
| Vicki Jensen (DFL) | 52.60% |
| Vern Swedin (R) | 47.23% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.44% |
| Obama (D) | 46.87% |
State House District 25A
Incumbent:
- Duane Quam (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Linda "Wally" Walbruch (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Duane Quam (R) | 96.24% |
| State Senate District 25, 2012: | |
| David H. Senjem (R) | 53.72% |
| Judy Ohly (DFL) | 46.13% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 52.08% |
| Obama (D) | 45.03% |
State House District 25B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Fran Bradley (R)
- Duane Sauke (DFL)
Kim Norton made history — in several ways — when she won her Rochester House seat back in 2006. Not only was she the first woman ever represent the district, she was also the first Democrat elected in the northern Rochester seat in decades. But she’s retiring this fall, and the big question is how much has Rochester changed since Norton was first elected. Many think it’s become more reliably Democratic since then, but Republicans want to put that assumption to the test. They’ve recruited former GOP Rep. Fran Bradley, who held the seat before Norton in 2004. Duane Sauke, a retired realtor, is running as a Democrat.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 36 years |
| Median income | $63,193 |
| Percent white | 81% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Kim Norton (DFL) | 94.91% |
| State Senate District 25, 2012: | |
| David H. Senjem (R) | 53.72% |
| Judy Ohly (DFL) | 46.13% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.91% |
| Romney (R) | 44.31% |
State House District 26A
Incumbent:
- Tina Liebling (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
- Will Waggoner (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tina Liebling (DFL) | 55.23% |
| Breanna Bly (R) | 44.67% |
| State Senate District 26, 2012: | |
| Carla Nelson (R) | 55.62% |
| Kenneth R. Moen (DFL) | 44.20% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 57.34% |
| Romney (R) | 39.57% |
State House District 26B
Incumbent:
- Nels T. Pierson (R) (First elected: 2014)
- John Wayne Austinson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Nels T. Pierson (R) | 59.85% |
| Rich Wright (DFL) | 40.03% |
| State Senate District 26, 2012: | |
| Carla Nelson (R) | 55.62% |
| Kenneth R. Moen (DFL) | 44.20% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 53.35% |
| Obama (D) | 44.27% |
State House District 27A
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Peggy Bennett (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Gary Schindler (DFL)
On paper, incumbent GOP Rep. Peggy Bennett is in for an incredibly tough time to maintain her Albert Lea-area House seat this fall. The district leans far Democratic in presidential years, and Democrats have recruited Gary Schindler, the dean of student affairs at Riverland Community College. They also like their chances with a candidate from Albert Lea, the district’s main population center. But Bennett was a popular schoolteacher in the district for 33 years, making this a less-than-definite pickup for Democrats. With two education-focused candidates, expect education funding and college tuition costs to be the big issues on the campaign trail this fall.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 44.4 years |
| Median income | $46,404 |
| Percent white | 89% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Peggy Bennett (R) | 53.04% |
| Shannon Savick (DFL) | 39.93% |
| Thomas Keith Price (IP) | 6.93% |
| State Senate District 27, 2012: | |
| Dan Sparks (DFL) | 68.22% |
| Linden Anderson (R) | 31.69% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 55.37% |
| Romney (R) | 42.15% |
State House District 27B
Incumbent:
- Jeanne Poppe (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
- Dennis R. Schminke (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jeanne Poppe (DFL) | 54.1% |
| Dennis Schminke (R) | 45.8% |
| State Senate District 27, 2012: | |
| Dan Sparks (DFL) | 68.22% |
| Linden Anderson (R) | 31.69% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 59.71% |
| Romney (R) | 37.7% |
State House District 28A
Incumbent:
- Gene Pelowski Jr. (DFL) (First elected: 1986)
- Adam Pace (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Gene P Pelowski Jr (DFL) | 62.7% |
| Lynae Hahn (R) | 37.1% |
| State Senate District 28, 2012: | |
| Jeremy Miller (R) | 57.12% |
| Jack Krage (DFL) | 42.74% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 56.34% |
| Romney (R) | 40.62% |
State House District 28B
Incumbent:
- Gregory M. Davids (R) (First elected: 1991)
- Thomas Trehus (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Gregory M. Davids (R) | 55.88% |
| Jon Pieper (DFL) | 43.96% |
| State Senate District 28, 2012: | |
| Jeremy Miller (R) | 57.12% |
| Jack Krage (DFL) | 42.74% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 51.52% |
| Romney (R) | 46.23% |
State House District 29A
Incumbent:
- Joseph McDonald (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Cortney Phillips (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Joe Mcdonald (R) | 96.8% |
| State Senate District 29, 2012: | |
| Bruce Anderson (R) | 60.56% |
| Brian Doran (DFL) | 39.25% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 59.95% |
| Obama (D) | 37.56% |
State House District 29B
Incumbent:
- Marion O'Neill (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Steve Kilburn (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Marion O'Neill (R) | 96.77% |
| State Senate District 29, 2012: | |
| Bruce Anderson (R) | 60.56% |
| Brian Doran (DFL) | 39.25% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.25% |
| Obama (D) | 40.25% |
State House District 30A
Incumbent:
- Nick Zerwas (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Sarah Hamlin (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Nick Zerwas (R) | 68.51% |
| Brenden Ellingboe (DFL) | 31.35% |
| State Senate District 30, 2012: | |
| Mary Kiffmeyer (R) | 62.41% |
| Paul Perovich (DFL) | 37.45% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 58.35% |
| Obama (D) | 39.45% |
State House District 30B
Incumbent:
- Eric Lucero (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Margaret Fernandez (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Eric Lucero (R) | 67.75% |
| Sharon G. Shimek (DFL) | 32.02% |
| State Senate District 30, 2012: | |
| Mary Kiffmeyer (R) | 62.41% |
| Paul Perovich (DFL) | 37.45% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 61.63% |
| Obama (D) | 36.4% |
State House District 31A
Incumbent:
- Kurt Daudt (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Sarah Udvig (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Kurt Daudt (R) | 96.67% |
| State Senate District 31, 2012: | |
| Michelle Benson (R) | 58.64% |
| Mike Starr (DFL) | 41.24% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 62.2% |
| Obama (D) | 35.44% |
State House District 31B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Cal (Calvin) K. Bahr (R)
- Susan Larson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tom Hackbarth (R) | 64.47% |
| Jd Holmquist (DFL) | 35.39% |
| State Senate District 31, 2012: | |
| Michelle Benson (R) | 58.64% |
| Mike Starr (DFL) | 41.24% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 59.29% |
| Obama (D) | 38.42% |
State House District 32A
Incumbent:
- Brian Johnson (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Paul Gammel (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Brian Johnson (R) | 57.48% |
| Paul Gammel (DFL) | 42.41% |
| State Senate District 32, 2012: | |
| Sean Nienow (R) | 54.25% |
| Jeske Noordergraaf (DFL) | 45.59% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 56.61% |
| Obama (D) | 40.89% |
State House District 32B
Incumbent:
- Bob Barrett (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Laurie J. Warner (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Bob Barrett (R) | 55.73% |
| Laurie J. Warner (DFL) | 44.19% |
| State Senate District 32, 2012: | |
| Sean Nienow (R) | 54.25% |
| Jeske Noordergraaf (DFL) | 45.59% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.88% |
| Obama (D) | 42.83% |
State House District 33A
Incumbent:
- Jerry Hertaus (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Norrie Thomas (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jerry Hertaus (R) | 65.7% |
| Todd Mikkelson (DFL) | 34.19% |
| State Senate District 33, 2012: | |
| David Osmek (R) | 58.92% |
| Judy Rogosheske (DFL) | 40.85% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 62.26% |
| Obama (D) | 36.13% |
State House District 33B
Incumbent:
- Cindy Pugh (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Brad Brothen (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Cindy Pugh (R) | 61.22% |
| Paul Alegi (DFL) | 38.69% |
| State Senate District 33, 2012: | |
| David Osmek (R) | 58.92% |
| Judy Rogosheske (DFL) | 40.85% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 54.54% |
| Obama (D) | 43.61% |
State House District 34A
Incumbent:
- Joyce Peppin (R) (First elected: 2004)
- Dave Craig (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Joyce Peppin (R) | 97.05% |
| State Senate District 34, 2012: | |
| Warren Limmer (R) | 57.04% |
| Sharon Bahensky (DFL) | 42.83% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.94% |
| Obama (D) | 40.22% |
State House District 34B
Incumbent:
- Dennis Smith (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Kristin Bahner (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Dennis Smith (R) | 56.36% |
| David B. Hoden (DFL) | 43.54% |
| State Senate District 34, 2012: | |
| Warren Limmer (R) | 57.04% |
| Sharon Bahensky (DFL) | 42.83% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.47% |
| Obama (D) | 46.66% |
State House District 35A
Incumbent:
- Abigail Whelan (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Andy Hillebregt (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Abigail Whelan (R) | 59.95% |
| Peter Perovich (DFL) | 39.86% |
| State Senate District 35, 2012: | |
| Branden Petersen (R) | 54.21% |
| Peter Perovich (DFL) | 45.63% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 52.11% |
| Obama (D) | 45.21% |
State House District 35B
Incumbent:
- Peggy Scott (R) (First elected: 2008)
- Wes Volkenant (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Peggy Scott (R) | 65.97% |
| Sam Beard (DFL) | 33.94% |
| State Senate District 35, 2012: | |
| Branden Petersen (R) | 54.21% |
| Peter Perovich (DFL) | 45.63% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 57.33% |
| Obama (D) | 40.92% |
State House District 36A
Incumbent:
- Mark W. Uglem (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Kevin Parker (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Mark W. Uglem (R) | 58.95% |
| Jefferson Fietek (DFL) | 40.92% |
| State Senate District 36, 2012: | |
| John Hoffman (DFL) | 53.10% |
| Benjamin Kruse (R) | 46.71% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 49.26% |
| Obama (D) | 48.37% |
State House District 36B
Incumbent:
- Melissa Hortman (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
- Peter Crema (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Melissa Hortman (DFL) | 51.9% |
| Peter Crema (R) | 48% |
| State Senate District 36, 2012: | |
| John Hoffman (DFL) | 53.10% |
| Benjamin Kruse (R) | 46.71% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 53.22% |
| Romney (R) | 44.98% |
State House District 37A
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Erin Koegel (DFL)
- Anthony Wilder (R)
- Brian McCormick (LIB)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jerry Newton (DFL) | 52.45% |
| Mandy Benz (R) | 47.46% |
| State Senate District 37, 2012: | |
| Alice M. Johnson (DFL) | 53.23% |
| Pam Wolf (R) | 46.57% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 53.03% |
| Romney (R) | 44.3% |
State House District 37B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Nolan West (R)
- Susan Witt (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tim Sanders (R) | 55.4% |
| Susan Witt (DFL) | 44.54% |
| State Senate District 37, 2012: | |
| Alice M. Johnson (DFL) | 53.23% |
| Pam Wolf (R) | 46.57% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 49.32% |
| Obama (D) | 48.47% |
State House District 38A
Incumbent:
- Linda Runbeck (R) (First elected: 1989)
- Kevin Fogarty (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Linda Runbeck (R) | 62.19% |
| Pat Davern (DFL) | 37.71% |
| State Senate District 38, 2012: | |
| Roger Chamberlain (R) | 53.22% |
| Timothy Henderson (DFL) | 46.59% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 53.71% |
| Obama (D) | 44.02% |
State House District 38B
Incumbent:
- Matt Dean (R) (First elected: 2004)
- Ami Wazlawik (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Matt Dean (R) | 56.07% |
| Greg M. Pariseau (DFL) | 43.8% |
| State Senate District 38, 2012: | |
| Roger Chamberlain (R) | 53.22% |
| Timothy Henderson (DFL) | 46.59% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.82% |
| Obama (D) | 46.24% |
State House District 39A
Incumbent:
- Bob Dettmer (R) (First elected: 2006)
- Jody W. Anderson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Bob Dettmer (R) | 58.02% |
| Tim Stender (DFL) | 41.91% |
| State Senate District 39, 2012: | |
| Karin Housley (R) | 50.62% |
| Julie Bunn (DFL) | 49.25% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 53.08% |
| Obama (D) | 44.97% |
State House District 39B
Incumbent:
- Kathy Lohmer (R) (First elected: 2010)
- Alan Kantrud (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Kathy Lohmer (R) | 54.56% |
| Tom Degree (DFL) | 45.37% |
| State Senate District 39, 2012: | |
| Karin Housley (R) | 50.62% |
| Julie Bunn (DFL) | 49.25% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.48% |
| Obama (D) | 47.65% |
State House District 40A
Incumbent:
- Michael Nelson (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Michael Nelson (DFL) | 64.85% |
| Charles (Chuck) Sutphen (R) | 34.94% |
| State Senate District 40, 2012: | |
| Chris Eaton (DFL) | 96.93% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 69.51% |
| Romney (R) | 28.59% |
State House District 40B
Incumbent:
- Debra Hilstrom (DFL) (First elected: 2000)
- Mali Marvin (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Debra Hilstrom (DFL) | 67.36% |
| Mali Marvin (R) | 32.45% |
| State Senate District 40, 2012: | |
| Chris Eaton (DFL) | 96.93% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 68.36% |
| Romney (R) | 29.31% |
State House District 41A
Incumbent:
- Connie Bernardy (DFL) (First elected: 2001)
- Ryan Evanson (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Connie Bernardy (DFL) | 60.16% |
| Jeff Phillips (R) | 39.68% |
| State Senate District 41, 2012: | |
| Barb Goodwin (DFL) | 62.82% |
| Gina Bauman (R) | 36.95% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 59.35% |
| Romney (R) | 38.2% |
State House District 41B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL)
- Camden J. Pike (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Carolyn Laine (DFL) | 57.38% |
| Camden Pike (R) | 29.29% |
| Tim Utz (CP) | 13.27% |
| State Senate District 41, 2012: | |
| Barb Goodwin (DFL) | 62.82% |
| Gina Bauman (R) | 36.95% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 62.06% |
| Romney (R) | 35.18% |
State House District 42A
Incumbent:
- Barb Yarusso (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Randy Jessup (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Barb Yarusso (DFL) | 50.55% |
| Randy Jessup (R) | 49.28% |
| State Senate District 42, 2012: | |
| Bev Scalze (DFL) | 55.57% |
| April King (R) | 44.27% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 51.29% |
| Romney (R) | 46.33% |
State House District 42B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL)
- Tracy Nelson (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jason "Ike" Isaacson (DFL) | 52.3% |
| Heidi Gunderson (R) | 47.55% |
| State Senate District 42, 2012: | |
| Bev Scalze (DFL) | 55.57% |
| April King (R) | 44.27% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 56.59% |
| Romney (R) | 41.16% |
State House District 43A
Incumbent:
- Peter M Fischer (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Bob Cardinal (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Peter M Fischer (DFL) | 50.64% |
| Stacey Stout (R) | 49.14% |
| State Senate District 43, 2012: | |
| Charles "Chuck" Wiger (DFL) | 62.25% |
| Duane E. (Swede) Johnson (R) | 37.53% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 56.36% |
| Romney (R) | 41.81% |
State House District 43B
Incumbent:
- Leon M. Lillie (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
- Nathan Hansen (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Leon M. Lillie (DFL) | 58.08% |
| Justice B. Whitethorn (R) | 41.75% |
| State Senate District 43, 2012: | |
| Charles "Chuck" Wiger (DFL) | 62.25% |
| Duane E. (Swede) Johnson (R) | 37.53% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 57.28% |
| Romney (R) | 40.17% |
State House District 44A
Incumbent:
- Sarah Anderson (R) (First elected: 2006)
- Ginny Klevorn (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Sarah Anderson (R) | 55.51% |
| Audrey Britton (DFL) | 44.43% |
| State Senate District 44, 2012: | |
| Terri Bonoff (DFL) | 55.81% |
| David Gaither (R) | 44.04% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.56% |
| Obama (D) | 47.89% |
State House District 44B
Incumbent:
- Jon Applebaum (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
- Patti Meier (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jon Applebaum (DFL) | 51.3% |
| Ryan Rutzick (R) | 48.46% |
| State Senate District 44, 2012: | |
| Terri Bonoff (DFL) | 55.81% |
| David Gaither (R) | 44.04% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 54.24% |
| Romney (R) | 44.18% |
State House District 45A
Incumbent:
- Lyndon R. Carlson (DFL) (First elected: 1972)
- Richard Lieberman (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Lyndon R. Carlson (DFL) | 56.52% |
| Richard Lieberman (R) | 43.28% |
| State Senate District 45, 2012: | |
| Ann H. Rest (DFL) | 65.45% |
| Blair Tremere (R) | 34.40% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 59.01% |
| Romney (R) | 38.62% |
State House District 45B
Incumbent:
- Mike Freiberg (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Alma J. Wetzker (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Mike Freiberg (DFL) | 66.94% |
| Alma J. Wetzker (R) | 32.89% |
| State Senate District 45, 2012: | |
| Ann H. Rest (DFL) | 65.45% |
| Blair Tremere (R) | 34.40% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 63.19% |
| Romney (R) | 34.23% |
State House District 46A
Incumbent:
- Peggy Flanagan (DFL) (First elected: 2015)
- Anne Taylor (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Ryan Winkler (DFL) | 66.17% |
| Timothy O. Manthey (R) | 33.66% |
| State Senate District 46, 2012: | |
| Ron Latz (DFL) | 66.82% |
| Paul Scofield (R) | 32.97% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 64.12% |
| Romney (R) | 33.56% |
State House District 46B
Incumbent:
- Cheryl Youakim (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
- Bryan P. Björnson (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Cheryl Youakim (DFL) | 68.5% |
| Bryan P. Björnson (R) | 31.3% |
| State Senate District 46, 2012: | |
| Ron Latz (DFL) | 66.82% |
| Paul Scofield (R) | 32.97% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 65.55% |
| Romney (R) | 31.9% |
State House District 47A
Incumbent:
- Jim Nash (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Sean White (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jim Nash (R) | 67.63% |
| Matthew W. Gieseke (DFL) | 32.08% |
| State Senate District 47, 2012: | |
| Julianne Ortman (R) | 63.76% |
| James F. Weygand (DFL) | 35.96% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 62.89% |
| Obama (D) | 35.22% |
State House District 47B
Incumbent:
- Joe Hoppe (R) (First elected: 2002)
- Jane Montemayor (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Joe Hoppe (R) | 97.18% |
| State Senate District 47, 2012: | |
| Julianne Ortman (R) | 63.76% |
| James F. Weygand (DFL) | 35.96% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 56.02% |
| Obama (D) | 42.04% |
State House District 48A
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Mary Shapiro (R)
- Laurie Pryor (DFL)
This Minnetonka-area House seat might be one of the purest competitive seats in the state. No matter what the electoral situation is — a presidential year or an off year — the race is always decided by just a handful of votes. DFL Rep. Yvonne Selcer won it by just 1 percentage point back in 2012 and held on to it by even less in 2014 — just 41 votes. With Selcer retiring this year, it makes the seat even more competitive. Republican Mary Shapiro, a former Minneapolis School teacher, will go up against Laurie Pryor, a longtime DFL activist in the district.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 42.6 years |
| Median income | $92,474 |
| Percent white | 88% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Yvonne Selcer (DFL) | 50.04% |
| Kirk Stensrud (R) | 49.83% |
| State Senate District 48, 2012: | |
| David Hann (R) | 51.32% |
| Laurie Mckendry (DFL) | 48.58% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.0% |
| Romney (R) | 46.07% |
State House District 48B
Incumbent:
- Jenifer W. Loon (R) (First elected: 2008)
- Ben Sherlock (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jenifer Loon (R) | 64.42% |
| Joan Howe-Pullis (DFL) | 35.43% |
| State Senate District 48, 2012: | |
| David Hann (R) | 51.32% |
| Laurie Mckendry (DFL) | 48.58% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.58% |
| Obama (D) | 46.62% |
State House District 49A
Incumbent:
- Ron Erhardt (DFL) (First elected: 1990)
- Dario Anselmo (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Ron Erhardt (DFL) | 51.38% |
| Dario Anselmo (R) | 48.55% |
| State Senate District 49, 2012: | |
| Melisa Franzen (DFL) | 52.74% |
| Keith Downey (R) | 47.15% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.2% |
| Romney (R) | 46.6% |
State House District 49B
Incumbent:
- Paul Rosenthal (DFL) (First elected: 2008)
- Max Rymer (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Paul Rosenthal (DFL) | 52.8% |
| Barb Sutter (R) | 47.11% |
| State Senate District 49, 2012: | |
| Melisa Franzen (DFL) | 52.74% |
| Keith Downey (R) | 47.15% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.33% |
| Romney (R) | 46.08% |
State House District 50A
Incumbent:
- Linda Slocum (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
- Tim Johnson (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Linda Slocum (DFL) | 64.72% |
| Dean Mumbleau (R) | 35.11% |
| State Senate District 50, 2012: | |
| Melissa Halvorson Wiklund (DFL) | 60.85% |
| Vern Wilcox (R) | 38.95% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 63.56% |
| Romney (R) | 33.85% |
State House District 50B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Chad Anderson (R) (First elected: 2016)
- Andrew Carlson (DFL)
The Bloomington House seat was long held by Democrats until February, when Republican newcomer Chad Anderson beat Bloomington City Council Member Andrew Carlson in a special election. The election was a short sprint with a fair amount of outside campaigning from Republicans, who highlighted a vote on the council from Carlson to impose new regulations on garbage collection. Republicans said the victory is a sign they can play in Minnesota’s suburbs this fall, but Democrats expect it was a low-turnout special election fluke. On paper, this is a clear pick up for Democrats this fall, but expect Republicans to hit him for the same issues they did during the special election campaign.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 42.8 years |
| Median income | $58,618 |
| Percent white | 75% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Ann Lenczewski (DFL) | 65.6% |
| Zavier Bicott (R) | 34.24% |
| State Senate District 50, 2012: | |
| Melissa Halvorson Wiklund (DFL) | 60.85% |
| Vern Wilcox (R) | 38.95% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 56.78% |
| Romney (R) | 40.87% |
State House District 51A
Incumbent:
- Sandra Masin (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
- Brad Gerten (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Sandra Masin (DFL) | 51.47% |
| Andrea Todd-Harlin (R) | 48.34% |
| State Senate District 51, 2012: | |
| Jim Carlson (DFL) | 53.09% |
| Ted Daley (R) | 46.73% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 55.33% |
| Romney (R) | 42.27% |
State House District 51B
Incumbent:
- Laurie Halverson (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Pat Hammond (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Laurie Halverson (DFL) | 51.09% |
| Jen Wilson (R) | 48.8% |
| State Senate District 51, 2012: | |
| Jim Carlson (DFL) | 53.09% |
| Ted Daley (R) | 46.73% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 51.29% |
| Romney (R) | 46.65% |
State House District 52A
Incumbent:
- Rick Hansen (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
- Larry Sachi (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Rick Hansen (DFL) | 59.38% |
| Joe Blum (R) | 40.46% |
| State Senate District 52, 2012: | |
| James Metzen (DFL) | 62.00% |
| Dwight Rabuse (R) | 37.78% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 58.52% |
| Romney (R) | 39.18% |
State House District 52B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Mary T'Kach (DFL)
- Regina Barr (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Joe Atkins (DFL) | 64.47% |
| Don Lee (R) | 35.45% |
| State Senate District 52, 2012: | |
| James Metzen (DFL) | 62.00% |
| Dwight Rabuse (R) | 37.78% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 52.71% |
| Romney (R) | 45.2% |
State House District 53A
Incumbent:
- JoAnn Ward (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Andy Turonie (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Joann Ward (DFL) | 58.36% |
| Lukas Czech (R) | 41.47% |
| State Senate District 53, 2012: | |
| Susan Kent (DFL) | 52.13% |
| Ted Lillie (R) | 47.73% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 56.44% |
| Romney (R) | 41.45% |
State House District 53B
Incumbent:
- Kelly Fenton (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Alberder Gillespie (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Kelly Fenton (R) | 56.93% |
| Kay Hendrikson (DFL) | 42.96% |
| State Senate District 53, 2012: | |
| Susan Kent (DFL) | 52.13% |
| Ted Lillie (R) | 47.73% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.82% |
| Obama (D) | 46.66% |
State House District 54A
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Keith Franke (R)
- Jen Peterson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Dan Schoen (DFL) | 55.52% |
| Matthew Kowalski (R) | 44.35% |
| State Senate District 54, 2012: | |
| Katie Sieben (DFL) | 63.80% |
| Janis Quinlan (R) | 36.05% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 55.63% |
| Romney (R) | 41.57% |
State House District 54B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Don Slaten (DFL)
- Tony Jurgens (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Denny Mcnamara (R) | 60.54% |
| Donald Slaten (DFL) | 39.32% |
| State Senate District 54, 2012: | |
| Katie Sieben (DFL) | 63.80% |
| Janis Quinlan (R) | 36.05% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 49.15% |
| Romney (R) | 48.57% |
State House District 55A
Incumbent:
- Bob Loonan (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Mary Hernandez (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Bob Loonan (R) | 56.75% |
| Jay C. Whiting (DFL) | 38.76% |
| Derek Thury (IP) | 4.41% |
| State Senate District 55, 2012: | |
| Eric Pratt (R) | 55.11% |
| Kathy Busch (DFL) | 44.75% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 51.5% |
| Obama (D) | 46.04% |
State House District 55B
Incumbent:
- Tony Albright (R) (First elected: 2012)
- Cecilia Haakenson (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tony Albright (R) | 61% |
| Kevin Burkart (DFL) | 35.65% |
| Josh D. Ondich (IP) | 3.33% |
| State Senate District 55, 2012: | |
| Eric Pratt (R) | 55.11% |
| Kathy Busch (DFL) | 44.75% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 59.97% |
| Obama (D) | 37.99% |
State House District 56A
Incumbent:
- Drew Christensen (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Jared Christiansen (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Drew Christensen (R) | 55.81% |
| Dan Kimmel (DFL) | 44.01% |
| State Senate District 56, 2012: | |
| Dan Hall (R) | 53.92% |
| Leon Thurman (DFL) | 45.90% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 50.66% |
| Obama (D) | 47.09% |
State House District 56B
District to Watch
Incumbent:
- Roz Peterson (R) (First elected: 2014)
- Lindsey Port (DFL)
Roz Peterson ran twice before she secured her place in the Minnesota House, representing parts of Burnsville and Lakeville. Her victory in 2014 was the only Republican gain made in the suburbs. This year, she’s fighting a DFL wave taking over the region, possibly for good. She’s also going up against Lindsey Port, a favorite among DFL recruits this year, who lives and owns a small business in Burnsville.
Map & Demographics
| Median age | 38.1 years |
| Median income | $64,825 |
| Percent white | 76% |
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Roz Peterson (R) | 53.99% |
| Will Morgan (DFL) | 45.83% |
| State Senate District 56, 2012: | |
| Dan Hall (R) | 53.92% |
| Leon Thurman (DFL) | 45.90% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 49.07% |
| Romney (R) | 48.78% |
State House District 57A
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Erin Maye Quade (DFL)
- Ali Jimenez-Hopper (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tara Mack (R) | 58.44% |
| Bruce Folken (DFL) | 41.52% |
| State Senate District 57, 2012: | |
| Greg Clausen (DFL) | 54.09% |
| Pat Hall (R) | 45.73% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 50.67% |
| Romney (R) | 47.17% |
State House District 57B
Incumbent:
- Anna Wills (R) (First elected: 2012)
- John Huot (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Anna Wills (R) | 58.4% |
| Denise Packard (DFL) | 41.53% |
| State Senate District 57, 2012: | |
| Greg Clausen (DFL) | 54.09% |
| Pat Hall (R) | 45.73% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 49.51% |
| Obama (D) | 48.62% |
State House District 58A
Incumbent:
- Jon Koznick (R) (First elected: 2014)
- LeAnn Weikle (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jon Koznick (R) | 55.28% |
| Amy Willingham (DFL) | 44.63% |
| State Senate District 58, 2012: | |
| Dave Thompson (R) | 57.60% |
| Andrew Brobston (DFL) | 42.28% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 55.86% |
| Obama (D) | 42.12% |
State House District 58B
Incumbent:
- Patrick Garofalo (R) (First elected: 2004)
- Marla Vagts (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Pat Garofalo (R) | 63.85% |
| Marla Vagts (DFL) | 36.02% |
| State Senate District 58, 2012: | |
| Dave Thompson (R) | 57.60% |
| Andrew Brobston (DFL) | 42.28% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Romney (R) | 55.58% |
| Obama (D) | 42.35% |
State House District 59A
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Fue Lee (DFL)
- Jessica Newville (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Joe Mullery (DFL) | 81.98% |
| Fred Statema (R) | 17.24% |
| State Senate District 59, 2012: | |
| Bobby Joe Champion (DFL) | 82.02% |
| Jim Lilly (R) | 17.54% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 83.9% |
| Romney (R) | 13.91% |
State House District 59B
Incumbent:
- Raymond Dehn (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
- Margaret E. Martín (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Raymond Dehn (DFL) | 78.1% |
| Margaret E. Martin (R) | 21.42% |
| State Senate District 59, 2012: | |
| Bobby Joe Champion (DFL) | 82.02% |
| Jim Lilly (R) | 17.54% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 80.37% |
| Romney (R) | 17.17% |
State House District 60A
Incumbent:
- Diane Loeffler (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
- Gabe Barnett (IPL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Diane Loeffler (DFL) | 82.42% |
| Brent Millsop (R) | 17.24% |
| State Senate District 60, 2012: | |
| Kari Dziedzic (DFL) | 77.06% |
| Mark Lazarchic (R) | 17.00% |
| Rahn V. Workcuff (IP) | 5.52% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 77.1% |
| Romney (R) | 18.52% |
State House District 60B
Incumbent:
- None - open seat
- Abdimalik Askar (R)
- Ilhan Omar (DFL)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Phyllis Kahn (DFL) | 76.89% |
| Abdimalik Askar (R) | 22.34% |
| State Senate District 60, 2012: | |
| Kari Dziedzic (DFL) | 77.06% |
| Mark Lazarchic (R) | 17.00% |
| Rahn V. Workcuff (IP) | 5.52% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 75.94% |
| Romney (R) | 19.18% |
State House District 61A
Incumbent:
- Frank Hornstein (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
- Brian Rosenblatt (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Frank Hornstein (DFL) | 80.79% |
| Frank Taylor (R) | 18.96% |
| State Senate District 61, 2012: | |
| Scott Dibble (DFL) | 98.08% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 77.98% |
| Romney (R) | 19.33% |
State House District 61B
Incumbent:
- Paul Thissen (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
- Tom Gallagher (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Paul Thissen (DFL) | 80.94% |
| Tom Gallagher (R) | 18.92% |
| State Senate District 61, 2012: | |
| Scott Dibble (DFL) | 98.08% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 77.96% |
| Romney (R) | 19.89% |
State House District 62A
Incumbent:
- Karen Clark (DFL) (First elected: 1980)
- Claire Leiter (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Karen Clark (DFL) | 82.13% |
| Yolandita Colón (IP) | 9.57% |
| Bruce Lundeen (R) | 8.05% |
| State Senate District 62, 2012: | |
| Jeff Hayden (DFL) | 86.84% |
| Eric Blair (IP) | 12.70% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 86.19% |
| Romney (R) | 9.21% |
State House District 62B
Incumbent:
- Susan Allen (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Susan Allen (DFL) | 88.66% |
| Julie Hanson (R) | 10.93% |
| State Senate District 62, 2012: | |
| Jeff Hayden (DFL) | 86.84% |
| Eric Blair (IP) | 12.70% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 86.59% |
| Romney (R) | 10.06% |
State House District 63A
Incumbent:
- Jim Davnie (DFL) (First elected: 2000)
- Kyle Bragg (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jim Davnie (DFL) | 86.44% |
| Kyle Bragg (R) | 13.21% |
| State Senate District 63, 2012: | |
| Patricia Torres Ray (DFL) | 80.81% |
| Patrick Marron (R) | 18.93% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 82.59% |
| Romney (R) | 14.28% |
State House District 63B
Incumbent:
- Jean Wagenius (DFL) (First elected: 1986)
- Frank Pafko (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Jean Wagenius (DFL) | 75.06% |
| Andres Hortillosa (R) | 24.64% |
| State Senate District 63, 2012: | |
| Patricia Torres Ray (DFL) | 80.81% |
| Patrick Marron (R) | 18.93% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 73.61% |
| Romney (R) | 23.92% |
State House District 64A
Incumbent:
- Erin Murphy (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
- Riley Horan (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Erin Murphy (DFL) | 81.21% |
| Andrew Brown (R) | 18.52% |
| State Senate District 64, 2012: | |
| Dick Cohen (DFL) | 69.67% |
| Sharon Anderson (R) | 19.14% |
| Scott Larson (IND) | 10.97% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 76.6% |
| Romney (R) | 20.22% |
State House District 64B
Incumbent:
- Dave Pinto (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
- Emory K. Dively (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Dave Pinto (DFL) | 73.49% |
| Daniel Surman (R) | 26.25% |
| State Senate District 64, 2012: | |
| Dick Cohen (DFL) | 69.67% |
| Sharon Anderson (R) | 19.14% |
| Scott Larson (IND) | 10.97% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 70.4% |
| Romney (R) | 27.28% |
State House District 65A
Incumbent:
- Rena Moran (DFL) (First elected: 2010)
- Monique Giordana (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Rena Moran (DFL) | 71.2% |
| Anthony Meschke (R) | 14.59% |
| Lena Buggs (GP) | 14.06% |
| State Senate District 65, 2012: | |
| Sandy Pappas (DFL) | 81.72% |
| Rick Karschnia (R) | 17.91% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 83.44% |
| Romney (R) | 13.71% |
State House District 65B
Incumbent:
- Carlos Mariani (DFL) (First elected: 1990)
- Margaret Mary Stokely (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Carlos Mariani (DFL) | 77.54% |
| Anthony "Tony" Athen (R) | 21.91% |
| State Senate District 65, 2012: | |
| Sandy Pappas (DFL) | 81.72% |
| Rick Karschnia (R) | 17.91% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 77.18% |
| Romney (R) | 19.59% |
State House District 66A
Incumbent:
- Alice Hausman (DFL) (First elected: 1989)
- Jon Heyer (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Alice Hausman (DFL) | 67.09% |
| Jon Heyer (R) | 32.76% |
| State Senate District 66, 2012: | |
| John Marty (DFL) | 73.82% |
| Wayde Brooks (R) | 25.87% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 65.69% |
| Romney (R) | 31.8% |
State House District 66B
Incumbent:
- John Lesch (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
- William P. Brownell (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| John Lesch (DFL) | 76.41% |
| Lizz Paulson (R) | 23.06% |
| State Senate District 66, 2012: | |
| John Marty (DFL) | 73.82% |
| Wayde Brooks (R) | 25.87% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 78.5% |
| Romney (R) | 18.81% |
State House District 67A
Incumbent:
- Tim Mahoney (DFL) (First elected: 1998)
- Andrew Livingston (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Tim Mahoney (DFL) | 72.43% |
| Andrew Livingston (R) | 27.26% |
| State Senate District 67, 2012: | |
| Foung Hawj (DFL) | 72.46% |
| Mike Capistrant (R) | 27.11% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 75.76% |
| Romney (R) | 21.7% |
State House District 67B
Incumbent:
- Sheldon Johnson (DFL) (First elected: 2000)
- Joseph Weverka (LIB)
- Lisa Thompson (R)
Past election results
| This district, 2014: | |
| Sheldon Johnson (DFL) | 72.82% |
| John T. Quinn (R) | 26.79% |
| State Senate District 67, 2012: | |
| Foung Hawj (DFL) | 72.46% |
| Mike Capistrant (R) | 27.11% |
| President, 2012: | |
| Obama (D) | 74.46% |
| Romney (R) | 22.91% |
