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Who’s running for the Minnesota Legislature in 2018

See who’s filed to run for the Legislature, along with past election results.

With all the drama and excitement around Minnesota’s governor’s race, two (!) U.S. Senate races and high profile campaigns for several U.S. House districts, you could be forgiven for forgetting that, hey, we’re electing representatives from every Minnesota state House district, too. (Minnesota’s state senators get to sit this year out, but there is a special election in Senate District 13 to fill the seat vacated by Sen. Michelle Fischbach, who resigned to become lieutenant governor.)

Below, you’ll find the names and parties of all the candidates who have filed to run for the Minnesota House in each district, including the special election in SD13. You can also filter the races by clicking the links at the top; for example: clicking "Open Seat" will show only races where there is no incumbent running for office, or clicking "GOP Primary" will show seats with more than one Republican candidate.

Wondering who’s running for governor, Congress, and other statewide offices? Check out “Minnesota Election 2018: Who’s running.”

Update: This page has been updated to only include candidates who won in the August primary and will appear on ballots in November.

State Senator District 13 (Special Election)

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Jeff Howe (R)
  • Joe Perske (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Michelle Fischbach (R) 68.6%
Michael Willemsen (DFL) 31.3%
WRITE-IN** (WI) 0.1%

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State Representative District 1A

Incumbent:
  • Dan Fabian (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Stephen R. Moeller (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Dan Fabian (R) 74.24%
George Nyakasi Bass (DFL) 25.66%
Write-In** (WI) 0.10%

State Representative District 1B

Incumbent:
  • Debra (Deb) Kiel (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Brent Lindstrom (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Debra (Deb) Kiel (R) 64.75%
Michael "Mike" Moore (DFL) 35.15%
Write-In** (WI) 0.10%

State Representative District 2A

Incumbent:
  • Matthew J. Grossell (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Michael Northbird (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Matthew J. Grossell (R) 63.94%
Jerry Loud (DFL) 35.74%
Write-In** (WI) 0.32%

State Representative District 2B

Incumbent:
  • Steve Green (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Karen Branden (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Steve Green (R) 60.94%
Bryan Klabunde (DFL) 38.99%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 3A

Incumbent:
  • Rob Ecklund (DFL) (First elected: 2015)
Challenger:
  • Randy Goutermont (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Rob Ecklund (DFL) 63.25%
Tom Long (R) 36.55%
Write-In** (WI) 0.20%

State Representative District 3B

Incumbent:
  • Mary Murphy (DFL) (First elected: 1976)
Challenger:
  • Keith MacDonald (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Mary Murphy (DFL) 59.57%
Timothy Brandon (R) 40.32%
Write-In** (WI) 0.11%

State Representative District 4A

Incumbent:
  • Ben Lien (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Jordan Idso (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Ben Lien (DFL) 62.20%
Jordan Idso (R) 37.72%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 4B

Incumbent:
  • Paul Marquart (DFL) (First elected: 2000)
Challenger:
  • Jason Peterson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Paul Marquart (DFL) 53.85%
Ben Grimsley (R) 46.09%
Write-In** (WI) 0.06%

State Representative District 5A

Incumbent:
  • Matt Bliss (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • John Persell (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Matt Bliss (R) 53.88%
John Persell (DFL) 45.99%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 5B

Incumbent:
  • Sandy Layman (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Pat Medure (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Sandy Layman (R) 53.61%
Tom Anzelc (DFL) 42.01%
Dennis Barsness (GP) 4.28%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 6A

Incumbent:
  • Julie Sandstede (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Guy Anderson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Julie Sandstede (DFL) 58.85%
Robert (Rob) Farnsworth (R) 40.76%
Write-In** (WI) 0.38%

State Representative District 6B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Dave Lislegard (DFL)
  • Skeeter Tomczak (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jason I. Metsa (DFL) 60.42%
Matt Matasich (R) 39.44%
Write-In** (WI) 0.15%

State Representative District 7A

Incumbent:
  • Jennifer Schultz (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Dana Krivogorsky (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jennifer Schultz (DFL) 70.30%
Dylan C. Raddant (R) 29.42%
Write-In** (WI) 0.28%

State Representative District 7B

Incumbent:
  • Liz Olson (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Caroline Burley (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Liz Olson (DFL) 70.87%
Cody Barringer (R) 28.92%
Write-In** (WI) 0.21%

State Representative District 8A

Incumbent:
  • Bud Nornes (R) (First elected: 1996)
Challenger:
  • Brittney Johnson (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Bud Nornes (R) 65.19%
C. J. Holl (DFL) 34.70%
Write-In** (WI) 0.11%

State Representative District 8B

Incumbent:
  • Mary Franson (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Gail Kulp (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Mary Franson (R) 64.87%
Gail Kulp (DFL) 35.02%
Write-In** (WI) 0.11%

State Representative District 9A

Incumbent:
  • John M. Poston (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Alex Hering (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
John M. Poston (R) 68.53%
Meg Litts (DFL) 31.31%
Write-In** (WI) 0.16%

State Representative District 9B

Incumbent:
  • Ron Kresha (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Stephen Browning (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Ron Kresha (R) 72.30%
Dustin Simmonds (DFL) 27.62%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 10A

Incumbent:
  • Josh Heintzeman (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Dale Menk (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Josh Heintzeman (R) 59.32%
Quinn Nystrom (DFL) 40.55%
Write-In** (WI) 0.12%

State Representative District 10B

Incumbent:
  • Dale K Lueck (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Phil Yetzer (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Dale K Lueck (R) 63.13%
Erin Wagner (DFL) 36.78%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 11A

Incumbent:
  • Mike Sundin (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Jeff A. Dotseth (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Mike Sundin (DFL) 59.68%
Mike Line (R) 40.18%
Write-In** (WI) 0.14%

State Representative District 11B

Incumbent:
  • Jason Rarick (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Tim Burkhardt (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jason Rarick (R) 60.40%
Tom Jones (DFL) 39.45%
Write-In** (WI) 0.16%

State Representative District 12A

Incumbent:
  • Jeff Backer (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Murray Smart (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jeff Backer (R) 60.46%
Jay Mcnamar (DFL) 39.46%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 12B

Incumbent:
  • Paul H. Anderson (R) (First elected: 2008)
Challenger:
  • Ben Schirmers (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Paul Anderson (R) 98.23%
Write-In** (WI) 1.77%

State Representative District 13A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Lisa Demuth (R)
  • Jim Read (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jeff Howe (R) 66.02%
Anne Buckvold (DFL) 33.90%
Write-In** (WI) 0.07%

State Representative District 13B

Incumbent:
  • Tim O'Driscoll (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Heidi L. Everett (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Tim O'Driscoll (R) 69.63%
Matthew Crouse (DFL) 30.25%
Write-In** (WI) 0.12%

State Representative District 14A

Incumbent:
  • Tama Theis (R) (First elected: 2013)
Challenger:
  • Aric Putnam (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Tama Theis (R) 54.65%
Aric Putnam (DFL) 45.17%
Write-In** (WI) 0.18%

State Representative District 14B

Incumbent:
  • Jim Knoblach (R) (First elected: 1994)
Challenger:
  • Dan Wolgamott (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jim Knoblach (R) 51.20%
Zachary "Zach" Dorholt (DFL) 48.55%
Write-In** (WI) 0.25%

State Representative District 15A

Incumbent:
  • Sondra Erickson (R) (First elected: 1998)
Challenger:
  • Emy Minzel (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Sondra Erickson (R) 63.69%
Kent Lestrud (DFL) 36.05%
Write-In** (WI) 0.26%

State Representative District 15B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Shane Mekeland (R)
  • Karla Scapanski (DFL)
  • Myron Arthur Wilson (IU)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jim Newberger (R) 68.88%
Karla Scapanski (DFL) 31.02%
Write-In** (WI) 0.10%

State Representative District 16A

Incumbent:
  • Chris Swedzinski (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Tom Wyatt-Yerka (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Chris Swedzinski (R) 68.10%
'Al' Kruse (DFL) 31.81%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 16B

Incumbent:
  • Paul Torkelson (R) (First elected: 2008)
Challenger:
  • Marinda "Mindy" Kimmel (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Paul Torkelson (R) 73.06%
Austin Grossenburg (DFL) 26.82%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 17A

Incumbent:
  • Tim Miller (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Lyle Koenen (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Tim Miller (R) 59.01%
Andrew Falk (DFL) 40.91%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 17B

Incumbent:
  • Dave Baker (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Anita Flowe (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Dave Baker (R) 59.51%
Mary Sawatzky (DFL) 40.36%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 18A

Incumbent:
  • Dean Urdahl (R) (First elected: 2002)
Challengers:
  • Jill Galvan (LP)
  • Justin Vold (DFL)
  • Kyle Greene (IJR)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Dean Urdahl (R) 97.81%
Write-In** (WI) 2.19%

State Representative District 18B

Incumbent:
  • Glenn Gruenhagen (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Ashley Latzke (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Glenn Gruenhagen (R) 67.80%
Darrel H. Mosel (DFL) 32.08%
Write-In** (WI) 0.12%

State Representative District 19A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Kim Spears (R)
  • Jeff Brand (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Clark Johnson (DFL) 52.68%
Kim Spears (R) 47.23%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 19B

Incumbent:
  • Jack Considine (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Joe Steck (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jack Considine (DFL) 59.55%
Adam Isakson (R) 40.23%
Write-In** (WI) 0.23%

State Representative District 20A

Incumbent:
  • Bob Vogel (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Barbara Dröher Kline (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Bob Vogel (R) 60.81%
Jim Connelly (DFL) 39.07%
Write-In** (WI) 0.12%

State Representative District 20B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Todd Lippert (DFL)
  • Josh Gare (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
David Bly (DFL) 54.15%
Aramis Wells (R) 45.77%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 21A

Incumbent:
  • Barb Haley (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Lori Ann Clark (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Barb Haley (R) 54.99%
Lisa Bayley (DFL) 44.88%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 21B

Incumbent:
  • Steve Drazkowski (R) (First elected: 2007)
Challenger:
  • Jonathan Isenor (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Steve Drazkowski (R) 65.26%
Elise Diesslin (DFL) 34.66%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 22A

Incumbent:
  • Joe Schomacker (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Maxwell Kaufman (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Joe Schomacker (R) 71.98%
Laura Woods (DFL) 27.98%
Write-In** (WI) 0.05%

State Representative District 22B

Incumbent:
  • Rod Hamilton (R) (First elected: 2004)
Challenger:
  • Cheniqua Johnson (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Rod Hamilton (R) 69.48%
Kirby G. Kruse (DFL) 30.43%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 23A

Incumbent:
  • Bob Gunther (R) (First elected: 1995)
Challenger:
  • Heather L. Klassen (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Bob Gunther (R) 68.14%
Zac Huntley (DFL) 31.78%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 23B

Incumbent:
  • Jeremy Munson (R) (First elected: 2018)
Challenger:
  • Jim Grabowska (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Tony Cornish (R) 66.91%
Josh Haseman (DFL) 32.99%
Write-In** (WI) 0.10%

State Representative District 24A

Incumbent:
  • John Petersburg (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Joe Heegard (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
John Petersburg (R) 56.87%
Bev Cashman (DFL) 43.02%
Write-In** (WI) 0.11%

State Representative District 24B

Incumbent:
  • Brian Daniels (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Yvette Marthaler (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Brian Daniels (R) 58.39%
Patti Fritz (DFL) 41.47%
Write-In** (WI) 0.14%

State Representative District 25A

Incumbent:
  • Duane Quam (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Jamie Mahlberg (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Duane Quam (R) 59.96%
Linda (Wally) Walbruch (DFL) 39.94%
Write-In** (WI) 0.10%

State Representative District 25B

Incumbent:
  • Duane Sauke (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Kenneth L. Bush (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Duane Sauke (DFL) 51.79%
Fran Bradley (R) 48.08%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 26A

Incumbent:
  • Tina Liebling (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
Challenger:
  • Paul F. Wilson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Tina Liebling (DFL) 59.89%
Will Waggoner (R) 39.98%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 26B

Incumbent:
  • Nels T. Pierson (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Tyrel Clark (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Nels T. Pierson (R) 59.14%
John Wayne Austinson (DFL) 40.73%
Write-In** (WI) 0.12%

State Representative District 27A

Incumbent:
  • Peggy Bennett (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Terry Gjersvik (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Peggy Bennett (R) 61.71%
Gary Schindler (DFL) 38.21%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 27B

Incumbent:
  • Jeanne Poppe (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
Challenger:
  • Christine Green (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jeanne Poppe (DFL) 53.61%
Dennis R Schminke (R) 46.30%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 28A

Incumbent:
  • Gene Pelowski Jr. (DFL) (First elected: 1986)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Gene Pelowski Jr. (DFL) 63.15%
Adam Pace (R) 36.72%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 28B

Incumbent:
  • Gregory M. Davids (R) (First elected: 1991)
Challenger:
  • Thomas Trehus (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Gregory M. Davids (R) 54.54%
Thomas Trehus (DFL) 45.32%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 29A

Incumbent:
  • Joe McDonald (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Renée Cardarelle (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Joseph Mcdonald (R) 69.62%
Cortney Phillips (DFL) 30.26%
Write-In** (WI) 0.12%

State Representative District 29B

Incumbent:
  • Marion O'Neill (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Sharon A. McGinty (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Marion O'Neill (R) 65.53%
Steve Kilburn (DFL) 34.35%
Write-In** (WI) 0.12%

State Representative District 30A

Incumbent:
  • Nick Zerwas (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Sarah Hamlin (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Nick Zerwas (R) 68.58%
Sarah Hamlin (DFL) 31.29%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 30B

Incumbent:
  • Eric Lucero (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Margaret Fernandez (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Eric Lucero (R) 70.16%
Margaret Fernandez (DFL) 29.70%
Write-In** (WI) 0.14%

State Representative District 31A

Incumbent:
  • Kurt Daudt (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Brad Brown (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Kurt Daudt (R) 70.33%
Sarah Udvig (DFL) 29.47%
Write-In** (WI) 0.19%

State Representative District 31B

Incumbent:
  • Calvin (Cal) K. Bahr (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Sue Larson (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Cal (Calvin) K. Bahr (R) 66.42%
Susan Larson (DFL) 33.41%
Write-In** (WI) 0.17%

State Representative District 32A

Incumbent:
  • Brian Johnson (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Renae Berg (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Brian Johnson (R) 63.00%
Paul Gammel (DFL) 36.79%
Write-In** (WI) 0.21%

State Representative District 32B

Incumbent:
  • Anne Neu (R) (First elected: 2017)
Challenger:
  • Jeff Peterson (DFL)
2017 special election result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Anne E. Neu (R) 53.22%
Laurie J. Warner (DFL) 46.73%
WRITE-IN** (WI) 0.04%

State Representative District 33A

Incumbent:
  • Jerry Hertaus (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Norrie Thomas (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jerry Hertaus (R) 67.76%
Norrie Thomas (DFL) 32.05%
Write-In** (WI) 0.19%

State Representative District 33B

Incumbent:
  • Cindy Pugh (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Kelly Morrison (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Cindy Pugh (R) 60.34%
Brad Brothen (DFL) 39.51%
Write-In** (WI) 0.15%

State Representative District 34A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Kristin Robbins (R)
  • Dan Solon (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Joyce Peppin (R) 65.90%
Dave Craig (DFL) 33.95%
Write-In** (WI) 0.15%

State Representative District 34B

Incumbent:
  • Dennis Smith (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Kristin Bahner (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Dennis Smith (R) 55.83%
Kristin Bahner (DFL) 43.95%
Write-In** (WI) 0.22%

State Representative District 35A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Bill Vikander (DFL)
  • John Heinrich (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Abigail Whelan (R) 61.35%
Andy Hillebregt (DFL) 38.48%
Write-In** (WI) 0.16%

State Representative District 35B

Incumbent:
  • Peggy Scott (R) (First elected: 2008)
Challenger:
  • Kathryn Eckhardt (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Peggy Scott (R) 64.74%
Wes Volkenant (DFL) 35.17%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 36A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Bill Maresh (R)
  • Zack Stephenson (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Mark W. Uglem (R) 58.21%
Kevin Parker (DFL) 41.56%
Write-In** (WI) 0.24%

State Representative District 36B

Incumbent:
  • Melissa Hortman (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
Challenger:
  • Jermain A Botsio (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Melissa Hortman (DFL) 55.66%
Peter Crema (R) 44.11%
Write-In** (WI) 0.23%

State Representative District 37A

Incumbent:
  • Erin Koegel (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Anthony Wilder (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Erin Koegel (DFL) 47.17%
Anthony Wilder (R) 44.49%
Brian Mccormick (LIB) 8.19%
Write-In** (WI) 0.15%

State Representative District 37B

Incumbent:
  • Nolan West (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Amir Joseph Malik (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Nolan West (R) 50.26%
Susan Witt (DFL) 49.52%
Write-In** (WI) 0.21%

State Representative District 38A

Incumbent:
  • Linda Runbeck (R) (First elected: 1989)
Challenger:
  • Kevin Fogarty (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Linda Runbeck (R) 61.40%
Kevin Fogarty (DFL) 38.51%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 38B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Patti Anderson (R)
  • Ami Wazlawik (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Matt Dean (R) 56.94%
Ami Wazlawik (DFL) 42.95%
Write-In** (WI) 0.11%

State Representative District 39A

Incumbent:
  • Bob Dettmer (R) (First elected: 2006)
Challenger:
  • Ann Mozey (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Bob Dettmer (R) 61.43%
Jody W. Anderson (DFL) 38.48%
Write-In** (WI) 0.08%

State Representative District 39B

Incumbent:
  • Kathy Lohmer (R) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Shelly Christensen (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Kathy Lohmer (R) 59.02%
Alan Kantrud (DFL) 40.92%
Write-In** (WI) 0.06%

State Representative District 40A

Incumbent:
  • Michael V. Nelson (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
Challenger:
  • David True (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Michael Nelson (DFL) 96.39%
Write-In** (WI) 3.61%

State Representative District 40B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Robert Marvin (R)
  • Samantha Vang (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Debra Hilstrom (DFL) 69.24%
Mali Marvin (R) 30.24%
Write-In** (WI) 0.52%

State Representative District 41A

Incumbent:
  • Connie Bernardy (DFL) (First elected: 2001)
Challenger:
  • Susan A. Erickson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Connie Bernardy (DFL) 60.38%
Ryan Evanson (R) 39.43%
Write-In** (WI) 0.20%

State Representative District 41B

Incumbent:
  • Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Tim Utz (I)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Mary Kunesh-Podein (DFL) 63.24%
Camden J. Pike (R) 36.50%
Write-In** (WI) 0.26%

State Representative District 42A

Incumbent:
  • Randy Jessup (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Kelly Moller (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Randy Jessup (R) 50.18%
Barb Yarusso (DFL) 49.64%
Write-In** (WI) 0.19%

State Representative District 42B

Incumbent:
  • Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Yele-Mis Yang (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jamie Becker-Finn (DFL) 56.90%
Tracy Nelson (R) 42.92%
Write-In** (WI) 0.18%

State Representative District 43A

Incumbent:
  • Peter M Fischer (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Robert J. "Bob" Cardinal (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Peter M Fischer (DFL) 54.95%
Bob Cardinal (R) 44.84%
Write-In** (WI) 0.21%

State Representative District 43B

Incumbent:
  • Leon M. Lillie (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
Challenger:
  • Rachael Bucholz (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Leon M. Lillie (DFL) 59.52%
Nathan Hansen (R) 40.23%
Write-In** (WI) 0.24%

State Representative District 44A

Incumbent:
  • Sarah Anderson (R) (First elected: 2006)
Challenger:
  • Ginny Klevorn (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Sarah Anderson (R) 54.04%
Ginny Klevorn (DFL) 45.82%
Write-In** (WI) 0.14%

State Representative District 44B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Gary Porter (R)
  • Patty Acomb (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jon Applebaum (DFL) 54.89%
Patti Meier (R) 44.89%
Write-In** (WI) 0.22%

State Representative District 45A

Incumbent:
  • Lyndon R. Carlson (DFL) (First elected: 1972)
Challenger:
  • Reid Johnson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Lyndon R. Carlson (DFL) 56.80%
Richard Lieberman (R) 42.94%
Write-In** (WI) 0.26%

State Representative District 45B

Incumbent:
  • Mike Freiberg (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Steve Merriman (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Mike Freiberg (DFL) 68.04%
Alma J. Wetzker (R) 31.65%
Write-In** (WI) 0.32%

State Representative District 46A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Luke McCusker (R)
  • Ryan Winkler (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Peggy Flanagan (DFL) 63.85%
Anne Taylor (R) 35.84%
Write-In** (WI) 0.30%

State Representative District 46B

Incumbent:
  • Cheryl Youakim (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Melissa Moore (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Cheryl Youakim (DFL) 68.67%
Bryan P. Björnson (R) 30.97%
Write-In** (WI) 0.36%

State Representative District 47A

Incumbent:
  • Jim Nash (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Madalynn Gerold (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jim Nash (R) 71.50%
Sean White (DFL) 28.40%
Write-In** (WI) 0.11%

State Representative District 47B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Donzel Leggett (DFL)
  • Greg Boe (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Joe Hoppe (R) 62.47%
Jane Montemayor (DFL) 37.46%
Write-In** (WI) 0.07%

State Representative District 48A

Incumbent:
  • Laurie Pryor (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Ellen Cousins (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Laurie Pryor (DFL) 51.66%
Mary Shapiro (R) 48.18%
Write-In** (WI) 0.16%

State Representative District 48B

Incumbent:
  • Jenifer W. Loon (R) (First elected: 2008)
Challenger:
  • Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jenifer W. Loon (R) 62.25%
Ben Sherlock (DFL) 37.57%
Write-In** (WI) 0.18%

State Representative District 49A

Incumbent:
  • Dario Anselmo (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Heather Edelson (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Dario Anselmo (R) 51.04%
Ron Erhardt (DFL) 48.79%
Write-In** (WI) 0.16%

State Representative District 49B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Matt Sikich (R)
  • Steve Elkins (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Paul Rosenthal (DFL) 55.38%
Max Rymer (R) 44.39%
Write-In** (WI) 0.22%

State Representative District 50A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Michael Howard (DFL)
  • Kirsten Johnson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Linda Slocum (DFL) 63.09%
Tim Johnson (R) 36.53%
Write-In** (WI) 0.38%

State Representative District 50B

Incumbent:
  • Andrew Carlson (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Chad Anderson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Andrew Carlson (DFL) 53.54%
Chad Anderson (R) 46.20%
Write-In** (WI) 0.26%

State Representative District 51A

Incumbent:
  • Sandra Masin (DFL) (First elected: 2006)
Challenger:
  • Jim Kiner (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Sandra Masin (DFL) 57.64%
Brad Gerten (R) 41.99%
Write-In** (WI) 0.37%

State Representative District 51B

Incumbent:
  • Laurie Halverson (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Douglas D. Willetts (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Laurie Halverson (DFL) 56.50%
Pat Hammond (R) 43.35%
Write-In** (WI) 0.15%

State Representative District 52A

Incumbent:
  • Rick Hansen (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
Challenger:
  • Beth L. Arntson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Rick Hansen (DFL) 63.33%
Larry Sachi (R) 36.55%
Write-In** (WI) 0.12%

State Representative District 52B

Incumbent:
  • Regina Barr (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Ruth Richardson (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Regina Barr (R) 50.17%
Mary T'Kach (DFL) 49.62%
Write-In** (WI) 0.21%

State Representative District 53A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Tou Xiong (DFL)
  • Andy Turonie (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Joann Ward (DFL) 59.03%
Andy Turonie (R) 40.80%
Write-In** (WI) 0.16%

State Representative District 53B

Incumbent:
  • Kelly Fenton (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Steve Sandell (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Kelly Fenton (R) 56.35%
Alberder Gillespie (DFL) 43.56%
Write-In** (WI) 0.09%

State Representative District 54A

Incumbent:
  • Keith Franke (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Anne Claflin (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Keith Franke (R) 51.43%
Jen Peterson (DFL) 48.46%
Write-In** (WI) 0.11%

State Representative District 54B

Incumbent:
  • Tony Jurgens (R) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Tina Folch (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Tony Jurgens (R) 55.27%
Don Slaten (DFL) 44.53%
Write-In** (WI) 0.20%

State Representative District 55A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Erik Mortensen (R)
  • Brad Tabke (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Bob Loonan (R) 55.78%
Mary Hernandez (DFL) 43.99%
Write-In** (WI) 0.24%

State Representative District 55B

Incumbent:
  • Tony Albright (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Matt Christensen (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Tony Albright (R) 69.05%
Cecilia Haakenson (DFL) 30.79%
Write-In** (WI) 0.16%

State Representative District 56A

Incumbent:
  • Drew Christensen (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Hunter Cantrell (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Drew Christensen (R) 55.96%
Jared Christiansen (DFL) 43.89%
Write-In** (WI) 0.14%

State Representative District 56B

Incumbent:
  • Roz Peterson (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Alice Mann (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Roz Peterson (R) 52.37%
Lindsey Port (DFL) 47.46%
Write-In** (WI) 0.17%

State Representative District 57A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Matt Lundin (R)
  • Robert Bierman (DFL)
  • Matthew Swenson (LP)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Erin Maye Quade (DFL) 52.23%
Ali Jimenez-Hopper (R) 47.52%
Write-In** (WI) 0.25%

State Representative District 57B

Incumbent:
  • Anna Wills (R) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • John Huot (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Anna Wills (R) 53.66%
John Huot (DFL) 46.18%
Write-In** (WI) 0.16%

State Representative District 58A

Incumbent:
  • Jon Koznick (R) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Maggie Williams (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jon Koznick (R) 60.65%
Leann Weikle (DFL) 39.22%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 58B

Incumbent:
  • Patrick Garofalo (R) (First elected: 2004)
Challenger:
  • Marla Vagts (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Patrick Garofalo (R) 64.78%
Marla Vagts (DFL) 35.08%
Write-In** (WI) 0.13%

State Representative District 59A

Incumbent:
  • Fue Lee (DFL) (First elected: 2016)
Challenger:
  • Fred Statema (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Fue Lee (DFL) 80.62%
Jessica Newville (R) 18.60%
Write-In** (WI) 0.79%

State Representative District 59B

Incumbent:
  • Raymond Dehn (DFL) (First elected: 2012)
Challenger:
  • Lacy Johnson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Raymond Dehn (DFL) 76.56%
Margaret E. Martín (R) 22.85%
Write-In** (WI) 0.59%

State Representative District 60A

Incumbent:
  • Diane Loeffler (DFL) (First elected: 2004)
Challenger:
  • Kelly Winsor (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Diane Loeffler (DFL) 73.55%
Gabe Barnett (IPL) 25.59%
Write-In** (WI) 0.86%

State Representative District 60B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Joseph Patiño (R)
  • Mohamud Noor (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Ilhan Omar (DFL) 79.77%
Abdimalik Askar (R) 19.21%
Write-In** (WI) 1.02%

State Representative District 61A

Incumbent:
  • Frank Hornstein (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
Challenger:
  • Jeremy Hansen (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Frank Hornstein (DFL) 79.16%
Brian Rosenblatt (R) 20.53%
Write-In** (WI) 0.31%

State Representative District 61B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Jamie Long (DFL)
  • Scot D. Missling (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Paul Thissen (DFL) 80.40%
Tom Gallagher (R) 19.36%
Write-In** (WI) 0.24%

State Representative District 62A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Hodan Hassan (DFL)
  • Bruce Lundeen (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Karen Clark (DFL) 88.26%
Claire Leiter (R) 11.16%
Write-In** (WI) 0.58%

State Representative District 62B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Aisha Gomez (DFL)
  • Ronald W. Peterson (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Susan Allen (DFL) 98.45%
Write-In** (WI) 1.55%

State Representative District 63A

Incumbent:
  • Jim Davnie (DFL) (First elected: 2000)
Challenger:
  • Kyle Bragg (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jim Davnie (DFL) 85.30%
Kyle Bragg (R) 14.35%
Write-In** (WI) 0.35%

State Representative District 63B

Incumbent:
  • Jean Wagenius (DFL) (First elected: 1986)
Challenger:
  • Frank Pafko (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Jean Wagenius (DFL) 76.19%
Frank Pafko (R) 23.43%
Write-In** (WI) 0.38%

State Representative District 64A

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Patrick JD Griffin (R)
  • Kaohly Her (DFL)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Erin Murphy (DFL) 79.70%
Riley Horan (R) 20.03%
Write-In** (WI) 0.26%

State Representative District 64B

Incumbent:
  • Dave Pinto (DFL) (First elected: 2014)
Challenger:
  • Alex Pouliot (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Dave Pinto (DFL) 74.77%
Emory K. Dively (R) 25.02%
Write-In** (WI) 0.21%

State Representative District 65A

Incumbent:
  • Rena Moran (DFL) (First elected: 2010)
Challenger:
  • Monique Giordana (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Rena Moran (DFL) 82.79%
Monique Giordana (R) 16.76%
Write-In** (WI) 0.44%

State Representative District 65B

Incumbent:
  • Carlos Mariani (DFL) (First elected: 1990)
Challenger:
  • Margaret Mary Stokely (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Carlos Mariani (DFL) 77.03%
Margaret Mary Stokely (R) 22.56%
Write-In** (WI) 0.41%

State Representative District 66A

Incumbent:
  • Alice Hausman (DFL) (First elected: 1989)
Challenger:
  • Jon Heyer (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Alice Hausman (DFL) 68.41%
Jon Heyer (R) 31.45%
Write-In** (WI) 0.15%

State Representative District 66B

Incumbent:
  • John Lesch (DFL) (First elected: 2002)
Challenger:
  • David E. Richard (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
John Lesch (DFL) 79.73%
William P. Brownell (R) 19.80%
Write-In** (WI) 0.46%

State Representative District 67A

Incumbent:
  • Tim Mahoney (DFL) (First elected: 1998)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Tim Mahoney (DFL) 76.34%
Andrew Livingston (R) 23.20%
Write-In** (WI) 0.46%

State Representative District 67B

Incumbent:
  • None - open seat
Candidates:
  • Jay Xiong (DFL)
  • Fred Turk (R)
Election 2016 result:
Candidate (Party)Vote %
Sheldon Johnson (DFL) 69.35%
Lisa Thompson (R) 24.59%
Joseph Weverka (LIB) 5.67%
Write-In** (WI) 0.39%