Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2014
Of 134 House races in Minnesota, only 11 candidates faced no major-party opponent.
The House is historically more fragile than the State Senate, which has been dominated by the Democrat-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL). The House's party control switched four times in the period from 1992 to 2013. The state was a state government trifecta for the DFL and 2014's House elections presented the Republicans' best bet to break it up. Republicans managed that feat, flipping the State House to a 72-62 advantage.
Millions of dollars went into the fight on both sides, especially in swing districts in the suburbs and outstate Minnesota. Party leaders traveled from district to district to campaign. The Minnesota Star Tribune found that 107 of the 134 seats were "safe," meaning little chance of an upset. The newspaper's analysis found that 16 seats could flip - 14 of them Democratic and just two Republican.[1]
Nearly 90 percent of Minnesota's legislative incumbents have won re-election since 1970.[1]
Republicans promoted the candidacy of former House member Jim Knoblach, who defeated Zach Dorholt (D) in District 14B. House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt called Knoblach a "very strong candidate" with "a lot of experience."[2]
Rematches in two of the closest elections from 2012 were in District 48A and another in District 56B. In 48A, the second-closest 2012 match-up, another former Republican legislator, Kirk Stensrud, unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Yvonne Selcer (DFL). In 56B, 2012's closest race, Roz Peterson (R) won election in her second attempt against Will Morgan (DFL).[3]
The Minnesota House of Representatives was one of 20 state legislative chambers noted by Ballotpedia staff as being a 2014 battleground chamber. The Minnesota House had a difference in partisan balance between Democrats and Republican of 12 seats, which amounted to 9 percent of the chamber. In 2012, a total of 38 districts were competitive or mildly competitive. There were 17 districts where the margin of victory was 5 percent or less in the 2012 elections. Another 21 districts had a margin of victory between 5 and 10 percent.
Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014.
Following the general election, the Republican Party wrested majority control of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the Democrats. Prior to the election, the DFL held 73 seats. But, after a loss of nine seats in the general election, that total dropped to 62. Those nine seats gave the Republicans majority control of the chamber, increasing their total seats from 61 to 72.
Incumbents retiring
Fifteen incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Huntley |  Democratic |
House District 7A |
| Kathy Brynaert | Democratic |
House District 19B |
| Kelby Woodard |  Republican |
House District 20A |
| Mike Benson | Republican |
House District 26B |
| David Fitzsimmons | Republican |
House District 30B |
| Kurt Zellers | Republican |
House District 34B |
| Jim Abeler | Republican |
House District 35A |
| John Benson | Democratic |
House District 44B |
| Steve Simon | Democratic |
House District 46B |
| Ernie Leidiger | Republican |
House District 47A |
| Andrea Kieffer | Republican |
House District 53B |
| Michael Beard | Republican |
House District 55A |
| Pam Myhra | Republican |
House District 56A |
| Mary Liz Holberg | Republican |
House District 58A |
| Michael Paymar | Democratic |
House District 64B |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state houses
Heading into the November 4 election, the DFL held the majority in the Minnesota House of Representatives, but lost it to the Republican Party:
| Minnesota House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 73 | 62 | |
| Republican Party | 61 | 72 | |
| Total | 134 | 134 | |
Qualifications
To be eligible to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2014, a candidate must be:[4]
- Be eligible to vote in Minnesota
- Have not filed for more than one office for the upcoming primary or general election
- Be at least 21 years old by January 3, 2015
- Be a resident of Minnesota for at least one year
- Be a resident of the legislative district for at least six months before November 4, 2014
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 9 (6.7%) of the 134 districts up for election, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of one Democrats and eight Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 125 (93.3%) of the 134 districts up for election. Seventeen of those seats held competitive elections in 2012 with a margin of victory ranging from 0 to 5 percent. Nineteen other elections were mildly competitive, with a margin of victory of 5 to 10 percent; another two seats were mildly competitive but were uncontested in 2014.
Competitive:
- District 1B: Incumbent Deb Kiel (R) defeated Eric Bergeson (D) in the general election. Kiel won by a margin of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 2B: Incumbent Steve Green (R) defeated David Sobieski (D) in the general election. Green won by a margin of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 8B: Incumbent Mary Franson (R) defeated Jay Sieling (D) in the general election. Franson won by a margin of 0.05 percent in 2012.
- District 10B: Incumbent Joe Radinovich (D) was defeated by Dale Lueck (R) in the general election. Radinovich won by a margin of 1 percent in 2012.
- District 11B: Incumbent Tim Faust (D) was defeated by Jason Rarick (R) in the general election. Faust won by a margin of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 12A: Incumbent Jay McNamar (D) was defeated by Jeff Backer (R) in the general election. McNamar won by a margin of 1 percent in 2012.
- District 15A: Incumbent Sondra Erickson (R) defeated James Rittenour (D) in the general election. Erickson won by a margin of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 17B: Incumbent Mary Sawatzky (D) was defeated by Dave Baker (R) in the general election. Sawatsky won by a margin of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 24A: Incumbent John Petersburg (R) defeated Beverly Cashman (D) in the general election. Petersburg won by a margin of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 27A: Incumbent Shannon Savick (D) was defeated by Peggy Bennett (R) in the general election. Savick won by a margin of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 32B: Incumbent Bob Barrett (R) defeated Laurie Warner (D) in the general election. Barrett won by a margin of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 36A: Incumbent Mark Uglem (R) defeated Jefferson Fietek (D) in the general election. Uglem won by a margin of 2 percent in 2012.
- District 38B: Incumbent Matt Dean (R) defeated Greg Pariseau (D) in the general election. Dean won by a margin of 5 percent in 2012.
- District 44A: Incumbent Sarah Anderson (R) defeated Audrey Britton (D) in the general election. Anderson won by a margin of 3 percent in 2012.
- District 48A: Incumbent Yvonne Selcer (D) defeated Kirk Stensrud (R) in the general election. Selcer won by a margin of 0.82 percent in 2012.
- District 51B: Incumbent Laurie Halverson (D) defeated Jen Wilson (R) in the general election. Halverson won by a margin of 4 percent in 2012.
- District 56B: Incumbent Will Morgan (D) was defeated by Roz Peterson (R) in the general election. Morgan won by a margin of 0.80 percent in 2012.
Previously mildly competitive, now uncontested
- District 25A: Incumbent Duane Quam (R) ran unopposed in the general election. Quam won by a margin of 9 percent in 2012.
- District 29B: Incumbent Marion O'Neill (R) ran unopposed in the general election. O'Neill won by a margin of 8 percent in 2012.
Primary challenges
A total of five incumbents faced primary competition on August 12. Fifteen incumbents did not seek re-election and another 114 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. Incumbents facing opposition included:
- District 5A: Incumbent John Persell defeated Lavern Pederson in the Democratic primary.
- District 6A: Incumbent Carly Melin defeated John Finken in the Democratic primary.
- District 48B: Incumbent Jenifer Loon defeated Sheila Kihne in the Republican primary.
- District 60B: Incumbent Phyllis Kahn defeated Mohamud Noor in the Democratic primary.
- District 63B: Incumbent Jean Wagenius defeated Roger Kittelson in the Democratic primary.
Retiring incumbents
Fifteen incumbent representatives did not run for re-election, while 119 of the current 134 incumbents (88.8%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, five Democrats and 10 Republicans, can be found above.
Context
A Ballotpedia analysis of partisan balance between 1992 and 2013 shows that the House has switched control four times in that period; Republicans were in control from 1999 to 2006 and 2011 to 2012, with Democrats controlling the remainder. By comparison, the state Senate was entirely the realm of Democrats, save for the 2011-2012 session. Heading into the general election, Minnesota was a state government trifecta for the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.
As all Senate seats are up for election every four years and were last up in 2012, the House elections were the only state legislative elections held in Minnesota in 2014. Gov. Mark Dayton (DFL) was also up for re-election. Nine Republicans and two Democrats were unopposed in the general election. Of those, eight Republican incumbents and one DFL incumbent did not face primary opposition.[5]
The overall mood for the midterm elections appeared to be pessimistic for Democrats despite capitalizing on progressive issues such as same-sex marriage, medical marijuana and setting up a state health insurance exchange since regaining control in the 2012 election. Conversely, Republicans used those issues against the DFL, particularly same-sex marriage and the troubled rollout of the MNsure exchange, for which a number of Minnesotans experienced problems signing up by phone and online. Rep. Melissa Hortman (DFL) told MinnPost that most people are unaware of the legislature's activities, hence the trend of low turnout of Democratic-Farmer-Labor voters will continue in 2014.[6][7][8]
Outside groups put millions into Minnesota elections. The liberal Alliance for a Better Minnesota and the conservative Republican-Freedom Club together spent more than $3.5 million in the gubernatorial and State House races. Along with these groups, unions and business groups had a stake in the race.
Races to Watch
The following table details key races in the November 4 general election for the Minnesota House of Representatives and the 2012 margin of victory for the district.
| 2014 Races to Watch, Minnesota House of Representatives | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| District | Candidate 1 | Candidate 2 | Margin of Victory (2012) |
| District 2B | David Sobieski (DFL) | Steve Green (R) | R+2% |
| District 8B | Jay Sieling (DFL) | Mary Franson (R) | R+0.05% |
| District 10B | Joe Radinovich (DFL) | Dale Lueck (R) | D+1% |
| District 11B | Tim Faust (DFL) | Jason Rarick (R) | D+3% |
| District 14B | Zach Dorholt (DFL) | Jim Knoblach (R) | D+13% |
| District 17B | Mary Sawatzky (DFL) | David Baker (R) | D+4% |
| District 27A | Shannon Savick (DFL) | Peggy Bennett (R) | D+3% |
| District 32B | Laurie Warner (DFL) | Bob Barrett (R) | R+2% |
| District 48A | Yvonne Selcer (DFL) | Kirk Stensrud (R) | D+0.82% |
| District 49B | Paul Rosenthal (DFL) | Barb Sutter (R) | D+7% |
| District 56B | Will Morgan (DFL) | Roz Peterson (R) | D+0.80% |
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- District 2B: Republican incumbent Steve Green held onto his seat by 2 percent in 2012.[9] His opponent, David Sobieski, is a business owner who fashioned himself as a moderate "blue dog" Democrat, making the race somewhat of a tossup.[7] The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee put the race on its watch list of 69 state House races nationwide.[10] Green managed to successfully hold onto the seat.
- District 8B: This district featured the slimmest margin of any Minnesota House race in 2012, with incumbent Mary Franson (R) winning by eleven votes, or five hundredths of a percent.[9] The election night count showed Franson winning by just one vote, and matters were complicated by the discovery of a precinct error that led to the discarding of 35 ballots, 32 of which were given to voters who lived in District 12B.[11] Franson defeated newcomer Jay Sieling in the general election. While the district was considered conservative, Franson's viral comments in 2012, namely her analogy of distributing food stamps to feeding wild animals in national parks and calling Earth Day "a Pagan holiday," were largely credited with the airtight election result.[12][13][14] Franson stayed relatively low-key in 2014, but by the week before the election, Sieling had outraised her by nearly double, $11,000 to $6,000. Shawn Olson, Sieling's co-campaign manager, suggested that full-page ads opposing Sieling late in the campaign were a sign that polling "scared [the Republicans'] socks off."[12]
- District 10B: Incumbent Joe Radinovich (DFL) squeezed by to win his first term in 2012 by 323 votes, a 1 percent margin.[9] He faced another close call when the state Supreme Court squelched a recall movement related to his support of same-sex marriage; nearly 63 percent of voters in the district supported a constitutional amendment that would have banned it.[15] The issue has reappeared in the 2014 campaign, which pit Radinovich against Dale Lueck (R), with Lueck winning the seat.[7][16]
- District 11B: Incumbent Tim Faust (DFL) was no stranger to defeat, having lost his seat in 2010 after two terms. He regained the seat in 2012 by a 3 point margin.[9]. Lutheran minister Jason Rarick (R) defeated Faust in the general election.[9]
- District 14B: As part of their efforts to pick up seats in the vicinity of the Twin Cities, Republicans put forward Jim Knoblach, who previously served in the House from 1995 to 2007, to face incumbent Zach Dorholt (DFL). Knoblach was praised by House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt as "a very strong candidate" with "a lot of experience."[17] Knoblach went on to defeat Dorholt by six-tenths of a percent, narrowly avoiding the 0.5 percent threshold needed to trigger an automatic recount, and was named as the chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, which he headed for the final three years of his previous tenure.Cite error: Closing
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- District 17B: The district held by Mary Sawatzky (DFL) changed hands in both of the prior two elections, and her 2012 victory came at a 4 percent margin; at $85,871, the district was seventh of all Minnesota House districts in campaign contributions that year.[9] Republicans, who put forward David Baker, criticized Sawatzky over her support of MNsure and $2 billion in tax hikes during her current term.[7] Baker defeated Sawatzky in the general election.
- District 27A: This swing district had the added twist of a third-party candidate. Incumbent Shannon Savick (DFL) defeated her predecessor, Rich Murray (R), by about 3 percent, with Independence Party candidate William Wagner pulling about eight percent.[9] A similar lineup faced off in the general election, with Savick being challenged by Peggy Bennett (R) and Thomas Price (IPM).[7] Bennet defeated her two general election opponents.
- District 32B: Incumbent Bob Barrett (R) won his second term by 2 points in 2012.[9] Barrett was the subject of a residency controversy when a voter filed a petition challenging the incumbent over his claim of homestead status on a house outside of the district. Barrett countered that he claimed homestead status on his old residence in Shafer, which he was trying to sell, for reasons of property tax, and moved out of the house after redistricting in 2012. The petition was withdrawn after a district court judge ruled that there was insufficient evidence to disqualify Barrett.[18] Barrett defeated his opponent, Laurie Warner (R), in the general election.
- District 48A: The district covering Eden Prairie and Minnetonka featured a rematch between incumbent Yvonne Selcer (DFL) and her predecessor, Kirk Stensrud (R). Selcer's last victory was the second-tightest in the 2012 Minnesota House elections at 0.82 percent. That race saw $85,474 in campaign contributions, the eighth-most of Minnesota House contests that year.[9] Selcer pulled through again, defeating Stensrud in the general election.
- District 49B: Both candidates in District 49B have worked with money: incumbent Paul Rosenthal (DFL) is a currency trader and Barb Sutter previously worked as a tax accountant. Sutter's background may have worked in her favor as she focused on the state's financial situation, particularly with MNsure. Rosenthal served one term before losing the seat in 2010 and winning it back by 7 percent two years later; the race saw $86,345 in campaign contributions, the sixth-highest for Minnesota House districts that election cycle.[7][9] Rosenthal defeated Suttter in the general election.
- District 56B: The tightest race in 2012 saw Will Morgan (DFL) defeat Roz Peterson (R) by 0.80 percent to take the open seat in District 56B, which includes the suburbs of Burnsville and Lakeville, where Interstate 35 splits into western and eastern forks that lead into Minneapolis and St. Paul, respectively. The two faced off again in 2014; both have experience in education, with Morgan working as a physics teacher and Peterson serving on the Lakeville School Board.[19][20][7] Peterson defeated Morgan in the general election.
List of candidates
District 1A
August 12 DFL primary:
August 12 Republican primary:
- Dan Fabian
- Incumbent Fabian first assumed office in 2011.
- Dan Fabian
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Bruce Patterson: 4,864
- Dan Fabian: 9,942
District 1B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Deb Kiel - Incumbent Kiel first assumed office in 2011.
- Deb Kiel
November 4 General election candidates:
- Eric Bergeson: 5,721
- Deb Kiel: 7,176
District 2A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Roger Erickson - Incumbent Erickson first assumed office in 2013.
- Roger Erickson
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Roger Erickson: 7,109
- David Hancock: 7,839
District 2B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Steve Green - Incumbent Green first assumed office in 2013.
- Steve Green
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Sobieski: 6,236
- Steve Green: 8,335
District 3A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- David Dill - Incumbent Dill first assumed office in 2002.
- David Dill
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Dill: 12,067
- Eric Johnson: 6,297
District 3B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Mary Murphy - Incumbent Murphy first assumed office in 1977.
- Mary Murphy
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Murphy: 9,956
- Wade Fremling: 6,041
District 4A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Ben Lien - Incumbent Lien first assumed office in 2013.
- Ben Lien
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ben Lien: 6,713
- Brian Gramer: 4,772
District 4B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Paul Marquart - Incumbent Marquart first assumed office in 2001.
- Paul Marquart
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Marquart: 9,135
- Jared Laduke: 4,734
District 5A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Lavern Pederson: 281
- John Persell: 1,544 - Incumbent Persell first assumed office in 2009.
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Persell: 7,871
- Phillip Nelson: 6,385
District 5B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Tom Anzelc - Incumbent Anzelc first assumed office in 2007.
- Tom Anzelc
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Anzelc: 9,449
- Justin Eichorn: 7,241
District 6A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- John Finken: 743
- Carly Melin: 2,979 - Incumbent Melin first assumed office in 2011.
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Carly Melin: 11,257
- Roger Weber: 4,930
District 6B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Jason Metsa - Incumbent Metsa first assumed office in 2013.
- Jason Metsa
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jason Metsa: 11,363
- Matt Matasich: 6,334
District 7A
Note: Incumbent Thomas Huntley (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
August 12 Green Party primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jennifer Schultz: 9,658
- Becky Hall: 5,175
- Kristine Osbakken: 693
District 7B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Erik Simonson - Incumbent Simonson first assumed office in 2013.
- Erik Simonson
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Carla Bayerl: 275
- Travis Silvers: 371
November 4 General election candidates:
- Erik Simonson: 9,435
- Travis Silvers: 3,803
District 8A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Bud Nornes - Incumbent Nornes first assumed office in 1997.
- Bud Nornes
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Miltich: 5,303
- Bud Nornes: 9,739
District 8B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Mary Franson - Incumbent Franson first assumed office in 2011.
- Mary Franson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jay Sieling: 6,565
- Mary Franson: 9,270
District 9A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Mark Anderson - Incumbent Anderson first assumed office in 2013.
- Mark Anderson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Bye: 5,263
- Mark Anderson: 9,336
District 9B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Ron Kresha - Incumbent Kresha first assumed office in 2013.
- Ron Kresha
November 4 General election candidates:
- Al Doty: 6,518
- Ron Kresha: 8,449
District 10A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- John Ward - Incumbent Ward first assumed office in 2007.
- John Ward
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Ward: 7,539
- Josh Heintzeman: 8,646
District 10B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Joe Radinovich - Incumbent Radinovich first assumed office in 2013.
- Joe Radinovich
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Radinovich: 8,523
- Dale Lueck: 9,209
District 11A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Mike Sundin - Incumbent Sundin first assumed office in 2013.
- Mike Sundin
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Sundin: 9,493
- Tim Hafvenstein: 5,717
District 11B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Tim Faust - Incumbent Faust first assumed office in 2013.
- Tim Faust
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tim Faust: 6,488
- Jason Rarick: 7,545
District 12A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Jay McNamar - Incumbent McNamar first assumed office in 2013.
- Jay McNamar
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Jeff Backer: 1,777
- Nancy Taffe: 1,422
- Jeff Backer: 1,777
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jay McNamar: 8,065
- Jeff Backer: 8,725
District 12B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Paul Anderson - Incumbent Anderson first assumed office in 2009.
- Paul Anderson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gordy Wagner: 4,694
- Paul Anderson: 9,920
District 13A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Jeff Howe - Incumbent Howe first assumed office in 2013.
- Jeff Howe
November 4 General election candidates:
- Emily Jensen: 5,572
- Jeff Howe: 8,562
District 13B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tim O'Driscoll - Incumbent O'Driscoll first assumed office in 2011.
- Tim O'Driscoll
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tim O'Driscoll: 11,284
District 14A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tama Theis - Incumbent Theis first assumed office in 2013.
- Tama Theis
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Wolgamott: 5,972
- Tama Theis: 7,292
District 14B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Zach Dorholt - Incumbent Dorholt first assumed office in 2013.
- Zach Dorholt
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Zach Dorholt: 5,605
- Jim Knoblach: 5,674
District 15A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Sondra Erickson - Incumbent Erickson first assumed office in 2011.
- Sondra Erickson
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Rittenour: 4,876
- Sondra Erickson: 8,348
District 15B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Jim Newberger - Incumbent Newberger first assumed office in 2013.
- Jim Newberger
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brian Johnson: 5,154
- Jim Newberger: 9,166
District 16A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Chris Swedzinski - Incumbent Swedzinski first assumed office in 2011.
- Chris Swedzinski
November 4 General election candidates:
- Laurie Driessen: 5,355
- Chris Swedzinski: 8,642
District 16B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Paul Torkelson - Incumbent Torkelson first assumed office in 2009.
- Paul Torkelson
November 4 General election candidates:
- James Kanne: 4,872
- Paul Torkelson: 9,053
District 17A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Andrew Falk - Incumbent Falk first assumed office in 2009.
- Andrew Falk
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Andrew Falk: 6,789
- Tim Miller: 8,453
District 17B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Mary Sawatzky - Incumbent Sawatzky first assumed office in 2013.
- Mary Sawatzky
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mary Sawatzky: 7,593
- Dave Baker: 7,807
District 18A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Dean Urdahl - Incumbent Urdahl first assumed office in 2003.
- Dean Urdahl
November 4 General election candidates:
- Steven Schiroo: 4,808
- Dean Urdahl: 9,965
District 18B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Glenn Gruenhagen - Incumbent Gruenhagen first assumed office in 2011.
- Glenn Gruenhagen
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Lipke: 4,939
- Glenn Gruenhagen: 8,801
District 19A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Clark Johnson - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2013.
- Clark Johnson
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Clark Johnson: 7,458
- Kim Spears: 6,313
District 19B
Note: Incumbent Kathy Brynaert (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jack Considine: 6,258
- Dave Kruse: 4,905
District 20A
Note: Incumbent Kelby Woodard (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Thomas Lofgren: 4,881
- Bob Vogel: 8,836
District 20B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- David Bly - Incumbent Bly first assumed office in 2013.
- David Bly
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Bly: 8,300
- Dan Matejcek: 5,985
District 21A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tim Kelly - Incumbent Kelly first assumed office in 2009.
- Tim Kelly
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lynn Schoen: 5,593
- Tim Kelly: 9,204
District 21B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Steve Drazkowski - Incumbent Drazkowski first assumed office in 2007.
- Steve Drazkowski
November 4 General election candidates:
- M.A. Schneider: 5,213
- Steve Drazkowski: 9,075
District 22A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Joe Schomacker - Incumbent Schomacker first assumed office in 2011.
- Joe Schomacker
November 4 General election candidates:
- Diana Slyter: 4,868
- Joe Schomacker: 9,779
District 22B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Rod Hamilton - Incumbent Hamilton first assumed office in 2005.
- Rod Hamilton
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cheryl Avenel-Navara: 4,200
- Rod Hamilton: 8,243
District 23A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Bob Gunther - Incumbent Gunther first assumed office in 1995.
- Bob Gunther
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pat Bacon: 5,735
- Bob Gunther: 9,232
District 23B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tony Cornish - Incumbent Cornish first assumed office in 2003.
- Tony Cornish
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tony Cornish: 11,339
District 24A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- John Petersburg - Incumbent Petersburg first assumed office in 2013.
- John Petersburg
November 4 General election candidates:
- Beverly Cashman: 5,949
- John Petersburg: 7,202
District 24B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Patti Fritz - Incumbent Fritz first assumed office in 2005.
- Patti Fritz
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Patti Fritz: 5,942
- Brian Daniels: 6,163
District 25A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Duane Quam - Incumbent Quam first assumed office in 2011.
- Duane Quam
November 4 General election candidates:
- Duane Quam: 10,970
District 25B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Kim Norton - Incumbent Norton first assumed office in 2007.
- Kim Norton
- August 12 Republican primary:
- No candidates filed.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kim Norton: 9,844
District 26A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Tina Liebling - Incumbent Liebling first assumed office in 2005.
- Tina Liebling
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tina Liebling: 6,244
- Breanna Bly: 5,050
District 26B
Note: Incumbent Mike Benson (R) ran for Congress.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rich Wright: 6,188
- Nels Pierson: 9,251
District 27A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Shannon Savick - Incumbent Savick first assumed office in 2013.
- Shannon Savick
- August 12 Republican primary:
August 12 Independence primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Shannon Savick: 6,139
- Peggy Bennett: 8,155
- Thomas Price: 1,066
District 27B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Jeanne Poppe - Incumbent Poppe first assumed office in 2005.
- Jeanne Poppe
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jeanne Poppe: 6,498
- Dennis Schminke: 5,501
District 28A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Gene Pelowski Jr. - Incumbent Pelowski first assumed office in 1987.
- Gene Pelowski Jr.
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Gene Pelowski Jr.: 7,279
- Lynae Hahn: 4,307
District 28B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Greg Davids - Incumbent Davids first assumed office in 2008.
- Greg Davids
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jon Pieper: 7,090
- Greg Davids: 9,013
District 29A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Joe McDonald - Incumbent McDonald first assumed office in 2011.
- Joe McDonald
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe McDonald: 11,839
District 29B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Marion O'Neill - Incumbent O'Neill first assumed office in 2013.
- Marion O'Neill
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marion O'Neill: 10,196
District 30A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Nick Zerwas - Incumbent Zerwas first assumed office in 2013.
- Nick Zerwas
November 4 General election candidates:
- Brenden Ellingboe: 4,279
- Nick Zerwas: 9,349
District 30B
Note: Incumbent David Fitzsimmons (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Kevin Kasel: 767
- Eric Lucero: 1,363
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sharon Shimek: 4,256
- Eric Lucero: 9,005
District 31A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Kurt Daudt - Incumbent Daudt first assumed office in 2011.
- Kurt Daudt
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kurt Daudt: 10,363
District 31B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tom Hackbarth - Incumbent Hackbarth first assumed office in 1999.
- Tom Hackbarth
November 4 General election candidates:
- J.D. Holmquist: 5,339
- Tom Hackbarth: 9,726
District 32A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Brian Johnson - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2013.
- Brian Johnson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Gammel: 5,907
- Brian Johnson: 8,006
District 32B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Bob Barrett - Incumbent Barrett first assumed office in 2011.
- Bob Barrett
November 4 General election candidates:
- Laurie Warner: 6,707
- Bob Barrett: 8,459
District 33A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Jerry Hertaus - Incumbent Hertaus first assumed office in 2013.
- Jerry Hertaus
November 4 General election candidates:
- Todd Mikkelson: 6,246
- Jerry Hertaus: 12,003
District 33B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Cindy Pugh - Incumbent Pugh first assumed office in 2013.
- Cindy Pugh
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Alegi: 6,911
- Cindy Pugh: 10,934
District 34A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Joyce Peppin - Incumbent Peppin first assumed office in 2005.
- Joyce Peppin
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joyce Peppin: 12,411
District 34B
Note: Incumbent Kurt Zellers (R) ran for Governor.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- David Hoden: 6,965
- Dennis Smith: 9,016
District 35A
Note: Incumbent Jim Abeler (R) ran for the U.S. Senate.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Justin Boals: 429
- Abigail Whelan: 1,794
November 4 General election candidates:
- Peter Perovich: 5,192
- Abigail Whelan: 7,808
District 35B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Peggy Scott - Incumbent Scott first assumed office in 2009.
- Peggy Scott
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sam Beard: 5,162
- Peggy Scott: 10,034
District 36A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Mark Uglem - Incumbent Uglem first assumed office in 2013.
- Mark Uglem
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jefferson Fietek: 5,608
- Mark Uglem: 8,080
District 36B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Melissa Hortman - Incumbent Hortman first assumed office in 2005.
- Melissa Hortman
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Melissa Hortman: 7,407
- Peter Crema: 6,851
District 37A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Jerry Newton - Incumbent Newton first assumed office in 2013.
- Jerry Newton
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jerry Newton: 6,934
- Mandy Benz: 6,275
District 37B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tim Sanders - Incumbent Sanders first assumed office in 2009.
- Tim Sanders
November 4 General election candidates:
- Susan Witt: 6,111
- Tim Sanders: 7,602
District 38A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Linda Runbeck - Incumbent Runbeck first assumed office in 2011.
- Linda Runbeck
November 4 General election candidates:
- Pat Davern: 5,586
- Linda Runbeck: 9,213
District 38B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Matt Dean - Incumbent Dean first assumed office in 2005.
- Matt Dean
November 4 General election candidates:
- Greg Pariseau: 7,444
- Matt Dean: 9,529
District 39A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Bob Dettmer - Incumbent Dettmer first assumed office in 2007.
- Bob Dettmer
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tim Stender: 7,028
- Bob Dettmer: 9,730
District 39B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Kathy Lohmer - Incumbent Lohmer first assumed office in 2011.
- Kathy Lohmer
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tom Degree: 7,926
- Kathy Lohmer: 9,531
District 40A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Michael Nelson - Incumbent Nelson first assumed office in 2003.
- Michael Nelson
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael Nelson: 5,711
- Chuck Sutphen: 3,077
District 40B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Debra Hilstrom - Incumbent Hilstrom first assumed office in 2003.
- Debra Hilstrom
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Debra Hilstrom: 6,778
- Mali Marvin: 3,265
District 41A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Connie Bernardy - Incumbent Bernardy first assumed office in 2013.
- Connie Bernardy
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Connie Bernardy: 8,265
- Jeff Phillips: 5,451
District 41B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Carolyn Laine - Incumbent Laine first assumed office in 2007.
- Carolyn Laine
- August 12 Republican primary:
August 12 Constitution Party primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Carolyn Laine: 8,322
- Camden Pike: 4,248
- Tim Utz: 1,924
District 42A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Barb Yarusso - Incumbent Yarusso first assumed office in 2013.
- Barb Yarusso
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Barb Yarusso: 8,766
- Randy Jessup: 8,546
District 42B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Jason Isaacson - Incumbent Isaacson first assumed office in 2013.
- Jason Isaacson
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jason Isaacson: 8,814
- Heidi Gunderson: 8,014
District 43A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Peter Fischer - Incumbent Fischer first assumed office in 2013.
- Peter Fischer
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Peter Fischer: 8,314
- Stacey Stout: 8,068
District 43B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Leon Lillie - Incumbent Lillie first assumed office in 2005.
- Leon Lillie
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Leon Lillie: 7,891
- Justice Whitethorn: 5,672
District 44A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Sarah Anderson - Incumbent Anderson first assumed office in 2007.
- Sarah Anderson
November 4 General election candidates:
- Audrey Britton: 7,504
- Sarah Anderson: 9,377
District 44B
Note: John Benson (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Jon Applebaum: 1,053
- Jon Tollefson: 733
- Tony Wagner: 1,016
- Jon Applebaum: 1,053
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jon Applebaum: 9,507
- Ryan Rutzick: 8,981
District 45A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Lyndon Carlson - Incumbent Carlson first assumed office in 1973.
- Lyndon Carlson
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Lyndon Carlson: 7,988
- Richard Lieberman: 6,117
District 45B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Mike Freiberg - Incumbent Freiberg first assumed office in 2013.
- Mike Freiberg
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Mike Freiberg: 10,750
- Alma Wetzker: 5,281
District 46A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Ryan Winkler - Incumbent Winkler first assumed office in 2007.
- Ryan Winkler
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ryan Winkler: 10,666
- Timothy Manthey: 5,425
District 46B
Note: Incumbent Steve Simon (D) ran for Minnesota Secretary of State.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Cheryl Youakim: 9,525
- Bryan Bjornson: 4,353
District 47A
Note: Incumbent Ernie Leidiger (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Matthew Gieseke: 5,186
- Jim Nash: 10,934
District 47B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- No candidates filed.
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Joe Hoppe - Incumbent Hoppe first assumed office in 2003.
- Joe Hoppe
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Hoppe: 11,340
District 48A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Yvonne Selcer - Incumbent Selcer first assumed office in 2013.
- Yvonne Selcer
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Yvonne Selcer: 9,606
- Kirk Stensrud: 9,565
District 48B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Sheila Kihne: 1,250
- Jenifer Loon: 1,925 - Incumbent Loon first assumed office in 2009.
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joan Howe-Pullis: 5,661
- Jenifer Loon: 10,294
District 49A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Ron Erhardt - Incumbent Erhardt first assumed office in 2013.
- Ron Erhardt
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ron Erhardt: 10,206
- Dario Anselmo: 9,645
District 49B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Paul Rosenthal - Incumbent Rosenthal first assumed office in 2013.
- Paul Rosenthal
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Rosenthal: 10,171
- Barb Sutter: 9,075
District 50A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Linda Slocum - Incumbent Slocum first assumed office in 2007.
- Linda Slocum
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Linda Slocum: 8,260
- Dean Mumbleau: 4,481
District 50B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Ann Lenczewski - Incumbent Lenczewski first assumed office in 1999.
- Ann Lenczewski
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Ann Lenczewski: 10,060
- Zavier Bicott: 5,251
District 51A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Sandra Masin - Incumbent Masin first assumed office in 2013.
- Sandra Masin
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Victor Lake: 703
- Andrea Todd-Harlin: 891
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sandra Masin: 7,262
- Andrea Todd-Harlin: 6,821
District 51B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Laurie Halverson - Incumbent Halverson first assumed office in 2013.
- Laurie Halverson
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Laurie Halverson: 8,757
- Jen Wilson: 8,366
District 52A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Rick Hansen - Incumbent Hansen first assumed office in 2005.
- Rick Hansen
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rick Hansen: 9,777
- Joe Blum: 6,661
District 52B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Joe Atkins - Incumbent Atkins first assumed office in 2003.
- Joe Atkins
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Atkins: 9,831
- Don Lee: 5,405
District 53A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- JoAnn Ward - Incumbent Ward first assumed office in 2013.
- JoAnn Ward
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- JoAnn Ward: 8,420
- Lukas Czech: 5,983
District 53B
Note: Incumbent Andrea Kieffer (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kay Hendrikson: 6,515
- Kelly Fenton: 8,634
District 54A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Dan Schoen - Incumbent Schoen first assumed office in 2013.
- Dan Schoen
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Schoen: 7,047
- Matthew Kowalski: 5,629
District 54B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Denny McNamara - Incumbent McNamara first assumed office in 2003.
- Denny McNamara
November 4 General election candidates:
- Donald Slaten: 5,750
- Denny McNamara: 8,853
District 55A
Note: Incumbent Michael Beard (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Ronald Ryan Gray: 106
- Jay Whiting: 512
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Bob Loonan: 721
- Bruce Mackenthun: 704
- Bob Loonan: 721
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jay Whiting: 4,398
- Bob Loonan: 6,439
- Derek Thury: 500
District 55B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tony Albright - Incumbent Albright first assumed office in 2013.
- Tony Albright
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kevin Burkart: 5,422
- Tony Albright: 9,278
- Josh Ondich: 507
District 56A
Note: Incumbent Pam Myhra (R) ran for Lieutenant Governor.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dan Kimmel: 5,913
- Drew Christensen: 7,498
District 56B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Will Morgan - Incumbent Morgan first assumed office in 2013.
- Will Morgan
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Will Morgan: 6,669
- Roz Peterson: 7,856
District 57A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Tara Mack - Incumbent Mack first assumed office in 2009.
- Tara Mack
November 4 General election candidates:
- Bruce Folken: 5,931
- Tara Mack: 8,347
District 57B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Anna Wills - Incumbent Wills first assumed office in 2013.
- Anna Wills
November 4 General election candidates:
- Denise Packard: 6,458
- Anna Wills: 9,083
District 58A
Note: Incumbent Mary Liz Holberg (R) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Amy Willingham: 6,476
- Jon Koznick: 8,021
District 58B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
- Pat Garofalo - Incumbent Garofalo first assumed office in 2005.
- Pat Garofalo
November 4 General election candidates:
- Marla Vagts: 5,008
- Pat Garofalo: 8,878
District 59A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Joe Mullery - Incumbent Mullery first assumed office in 1997.
- Joe Mullery
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Joe Mullery: 7,358
- Fred Statema: 1,547
District 59B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Raymond Dehn - Incumbent Dehn first assumed office in 2013.
- Raymond Dehn
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Raymond Dehn: 8,671
- Margaret Martin: 2,378
District 60A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Diane Loeffler - Incumbent Loeffler first assumed office in 2005.
- Diane Loeffler
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Diane Loeffler: 11,819
- Brent Millsop: 2,472
District 60B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Phyllis Kahn: 2,332 - Incumbent Kahn first assumed office in 1973.
- Mohamud Noor: 1,949
- Phyllis Kahn: 2,332
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Phyllis Kahn: 7,908
- Abdimalik Askar: 2,298
District 61A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Frank Hornstein - Incumbent Hornstein first assumed office in 2003.
- Frank Hornstein
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Frank Hornstein: 14,239
- Frank Taylor: 3,341
District 61B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Paul Thissen - Incumbent Thissen first assumed office in 2003.
- Paul Thissen
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Paul Thissen: 14,740
- Tom Gallagher: 3,445
District 62A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Karen Clark - Incumbent Clark first assumed office in 1981.
- Karen Clark
- August 12 Republican primary:
- August 12 Independence primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Karen Clark: 6,632
- Bruce Lundeen: 650
- Yolandita Colon: 773
District 62B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Susan Allen - Incumbent Allen first assumed office in 2012.
- Susan Allen
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Susan Allen: 11,495
- Julie Hanson: 1,417
District 63A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Jim Davnie - Incumbent Davnie first assumed office in 2001.
- Jim Davnie
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jim Davnie: 15,026
- Kyle Bragg: 2,297
District 63B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Roger Kittelson: 212
- Jean Wagenius: 2,166 - Incumbent Wagenius first assumed office in 1987.
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jean Wagenius: 12,447
- Andres Hortillosa: 4,086
District 64A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Erin Murphy - Incumbent Murphy first assumed office in 2007.
- Erin Murphy
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Erin Murphy: 13,193
- Andrew Brown: 3,009
District 64B
Note: Incumbent Michael Paymar (D) did not run for re-election.
- August 12 DFL primary:
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Dave Pinto: 13,356
- Daniel Surman: 4,771
District 65A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Rena Moran - Incumbent Moran first assumed office in 2011.
- Rena Moran
- August 12 Republican primary:
- August 12 Green primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Rena Moran: 6,626
- Anthony Meschke: 1,358
- Lena Buggs: 1,308
District 65B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Carlos Mariani - Incumbent Mariani first assumed office in 1991.
- Carlos Mariani
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Carlos Mariani: 8,590
- Tony Athen: 2,427
District 66A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Alice Hausman - Incumbent Hausman first assumed office in 1989.
- Alice Hausman
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Alice Hausman: 11,100
- Jon Heyer: 5,421
District 66B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- John Lesch - Incumbent Lesch first assumed office in 2003.
- John Lesch
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- John Lesch: 7,047
- Lizz Paulson: 2,127
District 67A
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Tim Mahoney - Incumbent Mahoney first assumed office in 1999.
- Tim Mahoney
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Tim Mahoney: 5,400
- Andrew Livingston: 2,032
District 67B
- August 12 DFL primary:
- Sheldon Johnson - Incumbent Johnson first assumed office in 2001.
- Sheldon Johnson
- August 12 Republican primary:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Sheldon Johnson: 6,222
- John Quinn: 2,289
See also
External links
- Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official 2014 General Election Results
- Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report"
- Minnesota Secretary of State, "Results for All State Representative Primary Races"
- Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings"
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Tribune, "Minnesota House control will hinge on close contests," September 7, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Ballotpedia, "Minnesota Competitiveness," accessed October 29, 2014
- ↑ MinnPost, "Legislative victories achieved, DFLers confront cold electoral reality," May 19, 2014
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 MinnPost, "One week out, an updated look at the 20 races that will decide who controls the Minnesota House," October 28, 2014
- ↑ Star Tribune, "Having trouble with MNsure? Here are some tips for consumers," December 23, 2013
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.9 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedmnmov - ↑ Minnesota Public Radio, "DC group plays offense in 3 MN House districts," October 8, 2014
- ↑ Politics in Minnesota, "Franson-Cunniff recount complicated by Douglas Co. balloting error," November 19, 2012
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 City Pages, "Mary Franson -- Remember Her? -- Involved in Another Tight Race," October 29, 2014
- ↑ City Pages, "Rep. Mary Franson infuriated by Earth Day, calls it 'Pagan holiday,'" April 19, 2012
- ↑ City Pages, "Mary Franson, MNGOP Rep., compares food stamp recipients to wild animals," March 5, 2012
- ↑ Politics in Minnesota, "Supreme Court rejects recall efforts against Radinovich, Ward," May 21, 2013
- ↑ The Uptake, "VIDEO: In 10B Debate Rep. Radinovich and Lueck Clash On Pipelines, Same-Sex Marriage," October 24, 2014
- ↑ St. Cloud Times, "With session over, GOP leaders criticize DFL ideas," May 19, 2014
- ↑ The Post-Review, "Petition withdrawn in Barrett residency issue," August 28, 2014
- ↑ Legislative Coordinating Commission, District 48A map, November 2012
- ↑ Legislative Coordinating Commission, District 56B map, November 2012
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