2016 Minnesota Senate election

none June 2026 September 2023 2016 Minnesota Senate election Minnesota 1983 legislative no 2012 Minnesota Senate election 2012 2020 Minnesota Senate election 2020 2016 11 08 All 67 seats in the Minnesota Senate 34 David Hann, April 2013 (cropped).png 150x150px David Hann(lost re-election) Republican Party of Minnesota November 9, 2012 48th–Eden Prairie 28 seats, 43.49% 34 6 1,377,128 48.96 5.47 pp Percentage points File:TomBakk cropped.JPG Tom Bakk Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party November 4, 2010 3rd–Cook 39 seats, 55.83% 33 6 1,409,775 50.12 5.71 pp Percentage points 300px Results by gains and holds 300px Results by winning party vote share Results:#F48882 Republican hold #CA0120 Republican gain#95b4c4ff DFL hold #0671B0 DFL gainVote share:#FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%#7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Majority Leader Tom Bakk Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Paul Gazelka Republican Party of Minnesota The 2016 Minnesota Senate election was held in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 8, 2016, to elect members to the Senate of the 90th and 91st Minnesota Legislatures. A primary election was held in several districts on August 9, 2016. The election coincided with the election of the other house of the Legislature, the House of Representatives. The Republican Party of Minnesota won a majority of seats, defeating the majority of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL). This was the first election for the DFL since it won a majority of seats in the 2012 election, after losing a majority to the Republicans in the 2010 election. The new Legislature convened on January 3, 2017. Background The last election resulted in the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) winning a majority of seats, after losing a majority to the Republican Party of Minnesota only two years earlier in the previous election. This resulted in the Republicans losing the only majority they have had since the return of partisan elections to the Senate in 1976. In conjunction with the result of the House election, it also resulted in the return of all-DFL control of the Legislature since 2010 as well as the return of all-party and all-DFL control of the Legislature and governorship since 1990, which ended with the election of a Republican majority to the House in 2014. Electoral system The 67 members of the Senate were elected from single-member districts via first-past-the-post voting for four-year terms. Contested nominations of the DFL and Republican parties for each district were determined by an open primary election. Minor party and independent candidates were nominated by petition. Write-in candidates must have filed a request with the secretary of state's office for votes for them to have been counted. Retiring members DFL Terri Bonoff, 44thhttp://current.mnsun.com/2016/05/03/bonoff-to-challenge-paulsen-in-upcoming-race/ Bonoff to challenge Paulsen in upcoming race ECM Publishers Sun Current May 3, 2016 June 1, 2016 Doeden, Michelle Barb Goodwin, 41sthttp://www.lillienews.com/articles/2015/11/25/bernardy-and-laine-running-district-41-seat Bernardy and Laine running for District 41 seat Lillie Suburban Newspapers November 25, 2015 January 1, 2016 Poole, Jesse Alice Johnson, 37thhttp://abcnewspapers.com/2016/04/06/sen-alice-johnson-will-not-seek-re-election/ Sen. Alice Johnson will not seek re-election ECM Publishers ABC Newspapers April 6, 2016 April 6, 2016 Jim Metzen, 52ndhttp://lillienews.com/articles/2016/01/31/senator-metzen-will-step-down-after-more-50-years-politics Senator Metzen will step down after more than 50 years in politics Lillie Suburban Newspapers January 31, 2016 February 24, 2016 Burlingame, Hannah Died of lung cancer on July 11, 2016.http://www.twincities.com/2016/07/12/longtime-south-st-paul-sen-jim-metzen-72-dies/ Longtime South St. Paul Sen. Jim Metzen dies at 72 Pioneer Press July 12, 2016 July 13, 2016 Stassen-Berger Rachel E. Ferraro Nick Roger Reinert, 7thhttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/3915973-reinert-wont-run-re-election-minnesota-senate-year Reinert won't run for re-election to Minnesota Senate this year Duluth News Tribune January 3, 2016 January 3, 2016 Passi, Peter March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304040413/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/3915973-reinert-wont-run-re-election-minnesota-senate-year dead Bev Scalze, 42ndhttp://eastsidereviewnews.com/articles/2015/12/15/little-canada-sen-bev-scalze-will-not-seek-reelection Little Canada Sen. Bev Scalze will not seek reelection Lillie Suburban Newspapers December 15, 2015 January 1, 2016 Munzenrider, Mike Kathy Sheran, 19thhttp://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/article_fbf125c5-ff9b-5e5b-8383-7c313ec58dda.html Sheran says she won't seek re-election in 2016 Adams Publishing Group St. Peter Herald December 28, 2015 December 28, 2015 Melius, Dana Katie Sieben, 54thhttp://www.swcbulletin.com/news/politics/3938287-sieben-wont-seek-re-election-senate Sieben won't seek re-election to Senate Forum Communications South Washington County Bulletin February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016 Wente, Scott February 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160203090924/http://www.swcbulletin.com/news/politics/3938287-sieben-wont-seek-re-election-senate dead LeRoy Stumpf, 1sthttp://www.crookstontimes.com/article/20160224/NEWS/160229836 Minnesota Legislature: Stumpf won't seek re-election Crookston Times February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016 Republican Dave Brown, 15thhttp://unioneagle.com/2015/05/21/brown-wont-seek-re-election-to-senate/ Brown won't seek re-election to Senate ECM Publishers Princeton Union-Eagle May 21, 2015 March 16, 2016 March 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160323042844/http://unioneagle.com/2015/05/21/brown-wont-seek-re-election-to-senate/ dead Julianne Ortman, 47thhttp://www.swnewsmedia.com/chanhassen_villager/news/local/ortman-not-seeking-re-election-to-state-senate/article_ac1fed4a-bd9e-5c29-95ff-b68eb209c3e9.html Ortman not seeking re-election to state Senate Southwest News Media Chanhassen Villager May 12, 2015 December 9, 2015 John Pederson, 14thhttp://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/01/08/sen-john-pederson-wont-seek-reelection/78517706/ Sen. John Pederson won't seek re-election St. Cloud Times January 8, 2016 January 9, 2016 Marohn, Kirsti Dave Thompson, 58thhttp://sunthisweek.com/2016/01/05/thompson-will-not-run-for-re-election-to-minnesota-senate/ Thompson will not run for re-election to Minnesota Senate ECM Publishers Sun Thisweek January 5, 2016 January 5, 2016 Adelmann, Laura Predictions SourceRankingAs of GoverningCournoyer Caroline 2016-10-12 November Likely to Lessen GOP's Advantage in Legislatures https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-2016-legislative-handicapping-october.html 2024-06-24 Governing en | Lean D October 12, 2016 Competitive districts According to MinnPost, the Star Tribune, the Pioneer Press, and MPR News, a total of 19 districts were competitive. MinnPost considered 12 districts to be competitive—10 of which were held by the DFL and two by the Republicans,https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2016/11/29-legislative-races-watch-minnesota-updated The 29 legislative races to watch in Minnesota, updated Kaul Greta November 3, 2016 Nehil Tom MinnPost November 3, 2016 Bierschbach Briana the Star Tribune 19—13 of which were held by the DFL and six by the Republicans,http://www.startribune.com/deep-look-at-the-battle-for-minnesota-senate/393609071/ The battle for the Minnesota Senate Star Tribune September 16, 2016 September 16, 2016 Hargarten Jeff Webster MaryJo Coolican J. Patrick the Pioneer Press six—five of which were held by the DFL and one by the Republicans,http://www.twincities.com/2016/10/14/who-will-control-the-minnesota-legislature-these-races-may-hold-the-key/ Who will control the MN Legislature? These races are key October 18, 2016 Pioneer Press November 12, 2016 and MPR News nine—seven of which were held by the DFL and two by the Republicans.http://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/09/22/key-legislative-races-to-watch-minnesota These races could decide which party takes control of the Legislature Minnesota Public Radio September 22, 2016 September 22, 2016 Pugmire Tim Bakst Brian District Incumbent Party Firstelected 2012result MinnPost(November 3, 2016) Star Tribune(September 16, 2016) Pioneer Press(October 18, 2016) MPR News(September 22, 2016)Result 1 LeRoy Stumpf‡ DFL 1982 60.59% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesRepublican gain2 Rod Skoe DFL2002 54.92% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesRepublican gain4 Kent Eken DFL2012 52.17% 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=No|NoHold 14 John Pederson‡ Republican 2010 52.47% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesHold17 Lyle Koenen DFL2012* 55.40% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesRepublican gain20 Kevin Dahle DFL2008*, 2012† 50.02% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|NoRepublican gain 21 Matt Schmit DFL 2012 52.43% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesRepublican gain 24 Vicki Jensen DFL 2012 52.60% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesRepublican gain26 Carla Nelson Republican2010 55.62% 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=No|NoHold32 Sean Nienow§ Republican2002, 2010† 54.25% 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=No|NoHold 36 John Hoffman DFL 2012 53.10% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesHold 37 Alice Johnson‡ DFL 2012 53.23% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=No|NoHold 44 Terri Bonoff‡ DFL 2005* 55.81% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesRepublican gain 48 David Hann Republican 2002 51.32% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|YesDFL gain49 Melisa Franzen DFL2012 52.74% 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=No|NoHold 53 Susan Kent DFL 2012 52.13% 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=No|NoHold56 Dan Hall Republican2010 53.92% 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=No|NoHold 57 Greg Clausen DFL 2012 54.09% 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|NoHold58 Dave Thompson‡ Republican2010 57.60% 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=Yes|Yes 14px|link=|alt=No|No 14px|link=|alt=No|NoDFL gain *Elected in a special election.https://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/histleg/caucus?body=s Party Control of the Minnesota Senate, 1951-present Minnesota Legislative Reference Library August 12, 2016 †Elected to non-consecutive terms.https://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/results?search=session&gender=both&sess=89&body=senate&q= Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Session Search Results Minnesota Legislative Reference Library Legislators Past & Present September 16, 2016 ‡Retired; did not seek re-election. §Lost primary election for party's nomination. Primary elections results District Party Candidates Votes % 1 Republican Mark Johnsonhttp://www.grandforksherald.com/news/3989201-egf-attorney-seeking-district-1-seat EGF attorney seeking District 1 seat Grand Forks Herald March 17, 2016 March 17, 2016 Hageman, John 2,561 83.99 Edwin Dale Hahnhttp://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4075024-primary-election-battles-take-shape-minnesotas-district-1 Primary election battles take shape in Minnesota's District 1 Grand Forks Herald July 15, 2016 July 17, 2016 Hageman, John 488 16.01 DFL Kip Fontainehttp://www.crookstontimes.com/article/20160411/NEWS/160419945 2016 Election in Minnesota: Race to replace Stumpf coming into focus Crookston Times April 11, 2016 June 1, 2016 Christopherson, Mike 2,369 77.47 Jual Carlson 689 22.53 5 Republican Justin Eichornhttp://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4047130-election-list-local-state-and-federal-election-candidates ELECTION: List of local, state and federal election candidates Forum Communications The Bemidji Pioneer June 3, 2016 June 7, 2016 Liedke, Matthew 1,485 73.26 Pedie Pedersonhttp://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4050604-election-pederson-running-gop-nom-district-5 ELECTION: Pederson running for GOP nom in District 5 Forum Communications The Bemidji Pioneer June 8, 2016 June 10, 2016 Liedke, Matthew June 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160610153037/http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/local/4050604-election-pederson-running-gop-nom-district-5 dead 542 26.74 DFL Tom Saxhaug 2,140 100.00 15 Republican Andrew Mathewshttp://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2015/09/08/milaca-man-seeking-state-senate-seat/71874308/ Milaca man seeking state Senate seat St. Cloud Times September 8, 2015 September 16, 2015 1,938 63.92 Dan Whitcombhttp://millelacscountytimes.com/2016/01/06/whitcomb-announces-senate-candidacy/ Whitcomb announces Senate candidacy ECM Publishers Mille Lacs County Times January 6, 2016 January 6, 2016 1,094 36.08 DFL Chilah Brownhttp://millelacscountytimes.com/2016/04/14/brown-lestrud-get-dfl-nod-in-district-15/ Brown, Lestrud get DFL nod in District 15 ECM Publishers Mille Lacs County Times April 14, 2016 June 1, 2016 Hage, Jeff June 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160617100317/http://millelacscountytimes.com/2016/04/14/brown-lestrud-get-dfl-nod-in-district-15/ dead 657 58.71 Rob Passonshttp://unioneagle.com/2016/06/07/primaries-mark-local-house-senate-races/ Primaries mark local House, Senate races ECM Publishers Princeton Union-Eagle June 7, 2016 June 7, 2016 Hage, Jeff September 2026 InternetArchiveBot 462 41.29 23 Republican Julie Rosen 2,706 100.00 DFL Barbara Lakehttp://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/lake-lillis-vie-for-dfl-nod-in-district-senate-race/article_0a7eb336-5a73-11e6-bc09-1f6c177bf332.html Lake, Lillis vie for DFL nod in District 23 Senate race The Free Press August 4, 2016 August 7, 2016 Mewes, Trey 967 67.96 John Lillis 456 32.04 24 Republican John Jasinski 983 100.00 DFL Vicki Jensenhttp://www.southernminn.com/owatonna_peoples_press/news/article_cd37fab4-a302-50d9-a0e3-8701fe8469d9.html Who's on the ballot? 2016 election preview Adams Publishing Group Owatonna People's Press January 5, 2016 January 9, 2016 Morris, William 1,430 89.77 Rich Baileyhttp://www.postbulletin.com/news/politics/expect-to-see-plenty-of-political-newcomers-on-ballot/article_adaa6ac4-94d3-5d0e-8a08-c3352b32e9e5.html Expect to see plenty of political newcomers on ballot Post-Bulletin June 3, 2016 June 6, 2016 Carlson, Heather J. 163 10.23 27 Republican Gene Dorninkhttp://www.austindailyherald.com/2016/05/a-new-challenger-for-sparks-hayfield-carpenter-running-for-state-senate/ A new challenger for Sparks: Hayfield carpenter running for state Senate Austin Daily Herald May 29, 2016 June 1, 2016 Smith, Alex 948 69.15 Cynthia Gailhttp://www.austindailyherald.com/2016/06/sparks-gets-2nd-challenger/ Sparks gets 2nd challenger Austin Daily Herald June 3, 2016 June 6, 2016 Wilmes, Sam 423 30.85 DFL Dan Sparks 1,379 100.00 32 Republican Mark Koranhttp://www.chisagocountypress.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=21212 Koran to seek District 32 GOP state senate seat Chisago County Press November 6, 2015 November 6, 2015 1,709 63.39 Sean Nienow 987 36.61 DFL Tim Nelson 964 100.00 52 Republican Mark Misukanis 2,482 100.00 DFL Matt Kleinhttp://www.bulletin-news.com/articles/2016/01/17/klein-announces-run-state-senate Klein announces run for State Senate Lillie Suburban Newspapers January 17, 2016 February 24, 2016 3,678 69.21 Todd Podgorskihttp://eastsidereviewnews.com/articles/2016/02/14/council-member-throws-hat-senate-race Council member throws hat in Senate race Lillie Suburban Newspapers February 14, 2016 February 18, 2016 Burlingame, Hannah 1,636 30.79 53 Republican Sharna Wahlgrenhttp://www.woodburybulletin.com/news/politics/4048100-itll-take-primary-decide-commissioner-district-2 It'll take a primary to decide Commissioner District 2 Forum Communications Woodbury Bulletin June 6, 2016 June 7, 2016 Baden, Mathias June 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160607121023/http://www.woodburybulletin.com/news/politics/4048100-itll-take-primary-decide-commissioner-district-2 dead 745 65.81 Bill Dahn 387 34.19 DFL Susan Kent 2,290 100.00 59 Republican Jennifer Carnahan 293 100.00 DFL Bobby Joe Championhttp://www.startribune.com/candidates-of-color-for-the-minnesota-legislature-struggle-to-break-into-state-politics/375118331/ Candidates of color for the Minnesota Legislature struggle to break into state politics Star Tribune April 9, 2016 April 9, 2016 Lopez, Ricardo April 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160409225806/http://www.startribune.com/candidates-of-color-for-the-minnesota-legislature-struggle-to-break-into-state-politics/375118331/ dead 4,020 81.99 Patwin Lawrencehttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/07/06/minnesota-few-black-lawmakers-face-political-pressures Political pressures intensify on Minnesota's few black lawmakers Minnesota Public Radio July 6, 2016 July 13, 2016 Pugmire, Tim 883 18.01 62 Republican Bruce Lundeen 165 100.00 DFL Jeff Hayden 3,711 72.85 Mohamoud Hassanhttp://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-sen-hayden-draws-dfl-challenger/365977851/ Minneapolis Sen. Hayden draws DFL challenger Star Tribune January 20, 2016 January 20, 2016 Condon, Patrick 1,383 27.15 64 Republican Ian Baird 461 64.48 Sharon Anderson 254 35.52 DFL Dick Cohen 8,213 100.00 Source: Minnesota Secretary of Statehttp://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/StateSenate/99?districttype=SN Results for All State Senate Races August 12, 2016 Minnesota Secretary of State Opinion polling Polling firm Polling period Samplesize Margin oferror DFL Republican UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling July 30 – August 2, 2015 1,015 RV Registered voters ±3.1 pp Percentage points 46% 40% 15% Results thumb|Districts won + Summary of the November 8, 2016, Minnesota Senate election resultsPartyCandidatesVotesSeatsNo. Number%∆pp Percentage pointsNo. Number∆No. Number%Republican Party of Minnesota651,377,12848.965.4734650.75Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party671,409,77550.125.7133649.25Legal Marijuana Now Party18,8610.320.3200.00Libertarian Party of Minnesota37,8990.280.2800.00Independence Party of Minnesota13,1970.110.1100.00Write-inN/A5,9640.210.0500.00Total2,812,824100.00±0.0067±0100.00Invalid/blank votes155,4575.241.77Turnout (out of 3,972,330 eligible voters)http://www.sos.state.mn.us/about-the-office/news-room/official-2016-general-election-results-minnesota-voters-make-history/ Official 2016 General Election Results: Minnesota Voters Make History November 29, 2016 Minnesota Secretary of State November 29, 20162,968,28174.721.70Source: Minnesota Secretary of State,http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/StateSenate/100?districttype=SN Results for All State Senate Races Minnesota Secretary of State November 29, 2016 Minnesota Legislative Reference Libraryhttps://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/histleg/caucus?body=s Party Control of the Minnesota Senate, 1951-present Minnesota Legislative Reference Library November 9, 2016 District results District Incumbent Candidates Name Party First elected Name PartyVotes%WinnerParty 1 LeRoy Stumpf‡ DFL 1982 Mark Johnsonhttp://www.grandforksherald.com/news/politics/4092000-endorsed-candidates-cruise-victory-regional-minnesota-primary-races Endorsed candidates cruise to victory in regional Minnesota primary races Grand Forks Herald August 10, 2016 August 11, 2016 Jewett, Brandi August 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160812172924/http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/politics/4092000-endorsed-candidates-cruise-victory-regional-minnesota-primary-races dead Republican23,10861.41Republican Kip Fontaine DFL14,50138.54 2 Rod Skoe DFL 2002 Paul Utkehttp://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/state/3982757-utke-run-state-senate-dist-2 Utke to run for State Senate Dist. 2 Forum Communications Park Rapids Enterprise March 9, 2016 March 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160310080921/http://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/state/3982757-utke-run-state-senate-dist-2 March 10, 2016 dead Republican22,23256.60Republican Rod Skoehttp://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/3990792-loud-wins-dfl-endorsement-house-2a-seat Loud wins DFL endorsement for House 2A seat Forum Communications The Bemidji Pioneer March 19, 2016 March 27, 2016 DFL17,00243.29 3 Tom Bakk DFL 2002 Tom Bakkhttp://www.ifallsjournal.com/news/local/bakk-files-for-office/article_54723d42-2ad1-5a58-ac5c-5e395ee86135.html Bakk files for office International Falls Journal May 26, 2016 May 28, 2016 Beager, Laurel December 16, 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20191216030615/https://www.ifallsjournal.com/news/local/bakk-files-for-office/article_54723d42-2ad1-5a58-ac5c-5e395ee86135.html dead DFL26,97761.36DFL Jennifer Havlickhttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/4137350-minnesota-senate-district-3-bakk-faces-fourth-challenge-havlick Minnesota Senate District 3: Bakk faces fourth challenge from Havlick Duluth News Tribune October 14, 2016 November 1, 2016 Myers, John November 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161104075310/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/4137350-minnesota-senate-district-3-bakk-faces-fourth-challenge-havlick dead Republican16,92338.49 4 Kent Eken DFL 2012 Kent Ekenhttp://www.inforum.com/news/4124627-mn-senate-house-candidates-talk-platforms-moorhead-forum MN Senate, House candidates talk platforms at Moorhead forum Forum Communications INFORUM September 27, 2016 November 1, 2016 Gereszek, Josie DFL21,42055.13DFL James Leimanhttp://www.dl-online.com/news/3979630-ada-city-administrator-seeks-republican-nod Ada city administrator seeks Republican nod Forum Communications Detroit Lakes Online March 6, 2016 March 6, 2016 Bowe, Nathan Republican17,38244.74 5 Tom Saxhaug DFL 2002 Justin Eichornhttp://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/4091324-updated-eichorn-defeats-pederson-district-5-primary Eichorn defeats Pederson in District 5 primary Forum Communications The Bemidji Pioneer August 10, 2016 August 11, 2016 Liedke, Matthew Republican20,24050.59Republican Tom Saxhaughttp://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/3937705-politics-dfl-sen-tom-saxhaug-run-re-election POLITICS: DFL Sen. Tom Saxhaug to run for re-election Forum Communications The Bemidji Pioneer February 1, 2016 February 3, 2016 Liedke, Matthew DFL19,68749.21 6 David Tomassoni DFL 2000 David Tomassonihttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/4145661-tomczak-tomassoni-face-over-crime-mining-6th Tomczak, Tomassoni face off over crime, mining in 6th Duluth News Tribune October 26, 2016 November 1, 2016 Kaczke Lisa Hollingsworth Jana October 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161028165738/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/4145661-tomczak-tomassoni-face-over-crime-mining-6th dead DFL26,26062.69DFL Skeeter Tomczak Republican15,55537.13 7 Roger Reinert‡ DFL 2010 Erik Simonsonhttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3916178-simonson-says-hell-run-reinerts-senate-seat Simonson says he'll run for Reinert's Senate seat Duluth News Tribune January 3, 2016 January 3, 2016 Krueger, Andrew DFL27,67765.50DFL Donna Bergstromhttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/3934418-duluths-bergstrom-enters-senate-race Duluth's Bergstrom enters Senate race Duluth News Tribune January 27, 2016 January 28, 2016 Kaczke, Lisa Republican14,47034.25 8 Bill Ingebrigtsen Republican 2006 Bill Ingebrigtsenhttp://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/2015/10/sen-ingebrigtsen-seeks-4th-term/ Sen. Ingebrigtsen seeks 4th term Fergus Falls Daily Journal October 28, 2015 October 28, 2015 Republican29,30266.26Republican Shawn Olsonhttp://www.echopress.com/news/government/3900749-shawn-olson-candidate-mn-senate-district-8 Shawn Olson is a candidate for MN Senate District 8 Forum Communications Echo Press December 11, 2015 December 11, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151222161922/http://www.echopress.com/news/government/3900749-shawn-olson-candidate-mn-senate-district-8 December 22, 2015 dead DFL14,89233.67 9 Paul Gazelka Republican 2010 Paul Gazelkahttp://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/4000870-house-district-9a-gop-endorses-poston-legislature-lundblad-drops-out House District 9A GOP endorses Poston for Legislature, Lundblad drops out Brainerd Dispatch April 2, 2016 April 5, 2016 Kayser, Zach Republican27,74971.19Republican Jason Weinermanhttp://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/3987715-weinerman-challenge-gazelka-minnesota-senate-race Weinerman to challenge Gazelka in Minnesota Senate race Brainerd Dispatch March 16, 2016 March 16, 2016 Kayser, Zach DFL11,19128.71 10 Carrie Ruud Republican 2002, 2012† Carrie Ruudhttp://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/politics/3954589-ruud-announces-reelection-campaign-minnesota-senate Ruud announces reelection campaign for Minnesota Senate Brainerd Dispatch February 24, 2016 February 24, 2016 Kayser, Zach February 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160225102700/http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/politics/3954589-ruud-announces-reelection-campaign-minnesota-senate dead Republican27,92364.31Republican Tiffany Stengleinhttp://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/politics/3936223-brainerd-resident-announces-senate-candidacy Brainerd resident announces Senate candidacy Brainerd Dispatch January 29, 2016 January 30, 2016 Perkins, Chelsey January 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160131080308/http://www.brainerddispatch.com/news/politics/3936223-brainerd-resident-announces-senate-candidacy dead DFL15,44035.56 11 Tony Lourey DFL 2006 Tony Loureyhttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/4043021-more-candidates-file-run-state-office More candidates file to run for state office Duluth News Tribune May 28, 2016 June 1, 2016 DFL20,51954.50DFL Michael Cummins Republican17,07945.36 12 Torrey Westrom Republican 2012 Torrey Westromhttp://www.echopress.com/news/4006698-anderson-backer-westrom-get-partys-nod-re-election Anderson, Backer, Westrom get party's nod for re-election Forum Communications Echo Press April 11, 2016 April 11, 2016 Edenloff, Al Republican28,25467.60Republican Russ Hinrichshttp://www.echopress.com/news/4034520-hinrichs-wins-dfl-nod-run-against-westrom Hinrichs wins DFL nod to run against Westrom Forum Communications Echo Press May 17, 2016 May 17, 2016 Dieter, Sue DFL13,51532.34 13 Michelle Fischbach Republican 1996* Michelle Fischbachhttp://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/05/31/candidates-file-run-area-races/85186762/ List of candidates for 2016 elections St. Cloud Times June 3, 2016 June 7, 2016 Republican29,23568.60Republican Michael Willemsenhttp://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/saukrapids/2016/02/15/sauk-rapids-native-plans-minnesota-senate-run/80408232/ Sauk Rapids native plans Minnesota Senate run St. Cloud Times February 15, 2016 February 15, 2016 Marohn, Kirsti DFL13,33831.30 14 John Pederson‡ Republican 2010 Jerry Relphhttp://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/01/19/relph-seek-senate-district-14-seat/79010952/ Relph to seek Senate District 14 seat St. Cloud Times January 19, 2016 January 19, 2016 Marohn, Kirsti Republican17,51947.40Republican Dan Wolgamotthttp://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/09/14/wolgamott-hopes-work-energy-pay-off/90301486/ Wolgamott hopes work, energy pay off St. Cloud Times September 15, 2016 September 20, 2016 Marohn, Kirsti DFL17,37847.02 Steven Zilberg Libertarian2,0215.47 15 Dave Brown‡ Republican 2010 Andrew Mathewshttp://unioneagle.com/2016/08/09/brown-mathews-win-senate-primary-erickson-wins-house-race/ Brown, Mathews win senate primary, Erickson wins house race ECM Publishers Princeton Union-Eagle August 9, 2016 August 11, 2016 Hage, Jeff August 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160811140832/http://unioneagle.com/2016/08/09/brown-mathews-win-senate-primary-erickson-wins-house-race/ dead Republican28,37370.70Republican Chilah Brown DFL11,67229.08 16 Gary Dahms Republican 2010 Gary Dahmshttp://marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/582282/Dahms--Swedzinski-land-Republican-endorsement-for-re-election.html Dahms, Swedzinski land Republican endorsement for re-election Ogden Newspapers Marshall Independent April 4, 2016 April 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416140454/http://marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/582282/Dahms--Swedzinski-land-Republican-endorsement-for-re-election.html April 16, 2016 dead Republican26,08667.29Republican James Kannehttp://www.granitefallsnews.com/news/20160819/senate-house-democratic-candidates-want-to-see-rural-renewal Senate, House Democratic candidates want to see rural renewal GateHouse Media Advocate Tribune August 19, 2016 August 21, 2016 Tedrick, Scott August 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820190211/http://www.granitefallsnews.com/news/20160819/senate-house-democratic-candidates-want-to-see-rural-renewal dead DFL12,65132.63 17 Lyle Koenen DFL 2012* Andrew Langhttp://www.wctrib.com/news/local/3988148-national-guard-officer-olivia-challenge-koenen-november-election National Guard officer from Olivia to challenge Koenen in November election West Central Tribune March 16, 2016 March 16, 2016 Burdett, Dan March 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160316170007/http://www.wctrib.com/news/local/3988148-national-guard-officer-olivia-challenge-koenen-november-election dead Republican22,42157.25Republican Lyle Koenenhttp://www.wctrib.com/news/local/4001106-district-17-dfl-endorses-koenen-falk-sawatzky District 17 DFL endorses Koenen, Falk, Sawatzky West Central Tribune April 3, 2016 April 5, 2016 April 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160404030004/http://www.wctrib.com/news/local/4001106-district-17-dfl-endorses-koenen-falk-sawatzky dead DFL16,71342.67 18 Scott Newman Republican 2010 Scott Newmanhttp://www.crowrivermedia.com/hutchinsonleader/news/local/scott-newman-and-challenger-amy-wilde-bring-vast-experience-to/article_9fe7b390-5c64-5abb-8476-e8025d308bd8.html Scott Newman and challenger Amy Wilde bring vast experience to Senate District 18 race Crow River Media Hutchinson Leader October 5, 2016 November 1, 2016 Jones, Jeremy Republican26,34166.64Republican Amy Wildehttp://www.crowrivermedia.com/hutchinsonleader/news/local/wilde-will-run-for-senate-district/article_fd2d4e7e-39c2-5d1a-81b5-a8bb542ae902.html Wilde will run for Senate District 18 Crow River Media Hutchinson Leader February 11, 2016 February 11, 2016 Jones, Jeremy DFL13,14833.26 19 Kathy Sheran‡ DFL 2006 Nick Frentzhttp://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/article_438a1ce0-dd6b-5054-abc1-b790835b41b7.html North Mankato lawyer files for District 19 state senate seat Adams Publishing Group St. Peter Herald December 31, 2015 January 1, 2016 Melius, Dana DFL22,87556.11DFL Willa Daileyhttp://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/article_c1e3352e-e1ac-5f4b-b1fa-325ac5a6d024.html Senate District 19 race is on; Republican candidate announces Adams Publishing Group St. Peter Herald March 4, 2016 March 4, 2016 Melius, Dana Republican15,05736.93 Shane Wernsinghttp://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/article_ad696b17-2a4c-55cb-90c6-bf0653f4da45.html Third-party option available for Senate District 19 voters Adams Publishing Group St. Peter Herald June 13, 2016 June 14, 2016 Madsen, Nancy Libertarian2,7986.86 20 Kevin Dahle DFL 2008*, 2012† Rich Draheimhttp://www.southernminn.com/le_sueur_news_herald/news/article_d539c0a3-80c6-52f1-bea9-fa0eae478073.html Le Sueur County business owner announces run for state Senate Adams Publishing Group Le Sueur News-Herald January 12, 2016 January 12, 2016 Rook, Suzy Republican22,27451.91Republican Kevin Dahlehttp://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/elections/dahle-faces-republican-challenge-in-draheim/article_893b54e4-9633-11e6-a270-fffe0982da6b.html Dahle faces Republican challenge in Draheim The Free Press October 19, 2016 November 3, 2016 Mewes, Trey DFL20,57747.95 21 Matt Schmit DFL 2012 Mike Gogginhttp://www.postbulletin.com/news/politics/nuclear-plant-worker-to-challenge-schmit-in-senate-district/article_4717b207-3ba5-5726-948d-05c2f846d587.html Nuclear plant worker to challenge Schmit in Senate District 21 Post-Bulletin August 13, 2015 August 14, 2015 Carlson, Heather J. Republican22,90154.24Republican Matt Schmithttp://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections-area-state-lawmakers-seeking-re-election-against-young-or/article_903b420f-704b-54b0-a6ee-ced1d0c7fb85.html 2016 ELECTIONS: Area state lawmakers seeking re-election against young or first-time candidates Winona Daily News May 31, 2016 June 7, 2016 Olson, Glen DFL19,28245.67 22 Bill Weber Republican 2012 Bill Weberhttp://www.dglobe.com/news/politics/3987837-weber-will-seek-re-election-minnesota-senate Weber will seek re-election to Minnesota Senate Forum Communications Daily Globe March 15, 2016 March 16, 2016 March 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160319000259/http://www.dglobe.com/news/politics/3987837-weber-will-seek-re-election-minnesota-senate dead Republican25,76970.20Republican Brian Abrahamsonhttp://www.dglobe.com/news/4044787-filing-period-closed Filing period closed Forum Communications Daily Globe May 31, 2016 July 17, 2016 DFL10,91029.72 23 Julie Rosen Republican 2002 Julie Rosenhttp://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/elections/rosen-seeks-to-continue-making-a-difference/article_1e275db8-9b94-11e6-85a1-a74d747bb8df.html Rosen seeks to continue 'making a difference' The Free Press October 28, 2016 November 6, 2016 Mewes, Trey Republican28,06370.81Republican Barbara Lakehttp://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/lake-jensen-victorious-in-legislative-primaries/article_a00e814c-5e8d-11e6-91fb-937eae7cd34b.html Lake, Jensen victorious in legislative primaries The Free Press August 9, 2016 August 11, 2016 Mewes, Trey DFL11,52929.09 24 Vicki Jensen DFL 2012 John Jasinskihttp://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/news/article_484018e4-5934-53d5-ad16-042c1a1bdc0d.html Faribault mayor announces candidacy for state Senate Adams Publishing Group Faribault Daily News January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016 Borgertpoepping, Daniel Republican21,88558.52Republican Vicki Jensen DFL15,46341.35 25 Dave Senjem Republican 2002 Dave Senjemhttp://www.postbulletin.com/news/elections/senate-district/article_ea66ea92-2483-5833-ae99-bb24a022de61.html Senate District 25 Post-Bulletin October 19, 2016 November 2, 2016 Carlson, Heather J. Republican26,83963.24Republican Dale Amorosiahttp://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/walbruch-wins-dfl-endorsement-in-a/article_6fe2b3a2-be19-52b0-b5dd-1003af2ab7ce.html Walbruch wins DFL endorsement in 25A Post-Bulletin April 18, 2016 April 20, 2016 Setterholm, Andrew DFL15,55536.65 26 Carla Nelson Republican 2010 Carla Nelsonhttp://www.postbulletin.com/news/politics/wright-announces-bid-for-senate-seat/article_af1a2571-db55-567a-9318-2740d71d7d35.html Wright announces bid for Senate seat Post-Bulletin February 29, 2016 March 2, 2016 Carlson, Heather J. Republican23,32555.96Republican Rich Wright DFL18,31743.95 27 Dan Sparks DFL 2002 Dan Sparkshttp://www.austindailyherald.com/2016/03/sparks-poppe-bennett-all-seeking-new-terms/ Sparks, Poppe, Bennett all seeking new terms Austin Daily Herald March 8, 2016 March 8, 2016 DFL20,54054.76DFL Gene Dorninkhttp://www.austindailyherald.com/2016/08/dornink-leads-early-in-race-to-challenge-sparks/ Dornink wins GOP race to challenge Sparks in District 27 Austin Daily Herald August 9, 2016 August 11, 2016 Wilmes, Sam Republican16,94445.17 28 Jeremy Miller Republican 2010 Jeremy Miller Republican25,21762.97Republican Jon Pieperhttp://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/area-state-dfl-candidates-shift-trehus-to-take-on-davids/article_07965482-2917-5429-a045-5a3bee503ca2.html Area state DFL candidates shift: Trehus to take on Davids, Pieper running against Miller Winona Daily News April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 Olson, Glen DFL14,79336.94 29 Bruce Anderson Republican 2012 Bruce Andersonhttp://pressnews.com/2016/03/31/sen-bruce-anderson-announces-re-election-bid/ Sen. Bruce Anderson announces re-election bid ECM Publishers Press & News March 31, 2016 April 5, 2016 Republican27,24966.00Republican Janice Holter Kittok DFL13,99233.89 30 Mary Kiffmeyer Republican 2012 Mary Kiffmeyerhttp://erstarnews.com/2016/03/14/802885/ Sen. Kiffmeyer announces re-election bid ECM Publishers Star News March 14, 2016 March 27, 2016 Boyle, Jim Republican30,48371.71Republican P.J. LaCroixhttp://erstarnews.com/2016/05/31/race-for-buntings-seat-hot-only-2-file-for-3-at-large-seats/ Race for Bunting's seat hot; only 2 file for 3 at-large seats ECM Publishers Star News May 31, 2016 June 7, 2016 Boyle, Jim DFL11,97928.18 31 Michelle Benson Republican 2010 Michelle Bensonhttp://forestlaketimes.com/2016/05/25/state-federal-candidate-filing-begins/ State, federal candidate filing begins ECM Publishers Forest Lake Times May 25, 2016 May 28, 2016 Howard, Ryan Republican29,65067.96Republican Ricky Englund DFL13,91931.91 32 Sean Nienow§ Republican 2002, 2010† Mark Koranhttp://www.isanti-chisagocountystar.com/news/koran-daudt-win-in-primary-election/article_b88fc012-5fd9-11e6-9919-33d6764ce307.html Koran, Daudt win in primary election Isanti–Chisago County Star August 11, 2016 August 11, 2016 Stickels, Bill Republican23,99256.53Republican Tim Nelsonhttp://isanticountynews.com/2016/04/07/tim-nelson-files-for-minnesota-senate-district-32/ Tim Nelson files for Minnesota Senate District 32 ECM Publishers Isanti County News April 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 DFL18,38843.33 33 David Osmek Republican 2012 David Osmekhttp://lakerpioneer.com/2016/04/23/orono-resident-to-seek-election-to-state-senate/ Orono resident to seek election to State Senate ECM Publishers The Laker and The Pioneer April 23, 2016 April 25, 2016 Miner, Sean Republican30,17559.59Republican Sherrie Pughhttp://lakerpioneer.com/2016/06/02/dfl-endorses-candidates-for-district-33/ DFL endorses candidates for District 33 ECM Publishers The Laker and The Pioneer June 2, 2016 June 7, 2016 DFL17,33534.24 Jay Nygard Libertarian3,0806.08 34 Warren Limmer Republican 1995* Warren Limmer Republican29,22960.18Republican Bonnie Westlinhttp://pressnews.com/2016/05/29/westlin-files-for-senate-district-34-seat/ Westlin files for Senate District 34 seat ECM Publishers Press & News May 29, 2016 June 1, 2016 DFL19,26339.66 35 Jim Abeler Republican 2016* Jim Abelerhttp://abcnewspapers.com/2016/06/12/jim-abeler-running-for-re-election-to-minnesota-senate-district-35/ Jim Abeler running for re-election to Minnesota Senate District 35 ECM Publishers ABC Newspapers June 12, 2016 June 12, 2016 Republican29,65567.47Republican Roger Johnsonhttp://abcnewspapers.com/2016/04/19/johnson-hillebregt-volkenant-endorsed-by-sd-35-dflers/ Johnson, Hillebregt, Volkenant endorsed by SD 35 DFLers ECM Publishers ABC Newspapers April 19, 2016 April 20, 2016 DFL14,21632.35 36 John Hoffman DFL 2012 John Hoffmanhttp://abcnewspapers.com/2016/04/23/dfls-hoffman-endorsed-for-a-second-state-senate-term/ DFL's Hoffman endorsed for a second State Senate term ECM Publishers ABC Newspapers April 23, 2016 April 25, 2016 DFL21,79351.00DFL Jeff Lundehttp://abcnewspapers.com/2015/11/16/lunde-throws-hat-in-ring-for-senate-seat/ Lunde throws hat in ring for Senate seat ECM Publishers ABC Newspapers November 16, 2015 November 16, 2015 Republican20,84048.77 37 Alice Johnson‡ DFL 2012 Jerry Newtonhttp://abcnewspapers.com/2016/04/08/newton-will-run-for-senate-seat-in-2016-election/ Newton will run for Senate seat in 2016 election ECM Publishers ABC Newspapers April 8, 2016 April 8, 2016 DFL22,12951.41DFL Brad Sanfordhttp://abcnewspapers.com/2015/11/16/sanford-to-run-in-senate-district-37/ Sanford to run in Senate District 37 ECM Publishers ABC Newspapers November 16, 2015 November 16, 2015 Republican20,83848.41 38 Roger Chamberlain Republican 2010 Roger Chamberlainhttp://abcnewspapers.com/2016/06/01/field-of-candidates-for-primary-races/ Field of candidates for primary races ECM Publishers ABC Newspapers June 1, 2016 June 7, 2016 Hagen, Eric Republican27,10958.61Republican Pat DavernNames in the News White Bear Press November 26, 2015 5A Press Publications DFL19,09441.28 39 Karin Housley Republican 2012 Karin Housleyhttp://stillwatergazette.com/2016/07/07/dfl-looks-to-oust-incumbent-republicans-in-minnesota-legislature/ DFL looks to oust incumbent Republicans in Minnesota Legislature ECM Publishers Stillwater Gazette July 7, 2016 July 13, 2016 Lebens, Alica Republican28,96061.29Republican Sten Hakansonhttp://forestlaketimes.com/2016/04/29/district-39-parties-endorse-local-candidates/ District 39 parties endorse local candidates ECM Publishers Forest Lake Times April 29, 2016 April 29, 2016 DFL18,23738.60 40 Chris Eaton DFL 2011* Chris Eatonhttp://post.mnsun.com/2016/06/06/election-filing-results-are-in-for-brooklyn-center/ Election filing results are in for Brooklyn Center ECM Publishers Sun Post June 6, 2016 June 7, 2016 Tarbox, Christiaan DFL21,15267.84DFL Robert Marvin Republican9,90531.77 41 Barb Goodwin‡ DFL 2010 Carolyn Laine DFL25,09661.04DFL Gary Johnson Republican15,93938.77 42 Bev Scalze‡ DFL 2012 Jason Isaacsonhttp://www.startribune.com/rep-jason-isaacson-announces-run-for-senate-seat-held-by-departing-sen-bev-scalze/361573751/ Rep. Jason Isaacson announces run for Senate seat held by departing Sen. Bev Scalze Star Tribune December 11, 2015 December 11, 2015 Coolican, J. Patrick DFL24,96254.21DFL Candy Sinahttp://www.lillienews.com/articles/2016/01/13/shoreview-republican-announces-run-district-42-senate-seat Shoreview Republican announces run for District 42 Senate seat Lillie Suburban Newspapers January 13, 2016 January 13, 2016 Poole, Jesse Republican21,00845.62 43 Chuck Wiger DFL 1996 Chuck Wigerhttp://eastsidereviewnews.com/articles/2016/04/20/district-43-candidates-are-lining District 43 candidates are lining up Lillie Suburban Newspapers April 20, 2016 April 20, 2016 Kinney, Aundrea DFL24,34756.95DFL Bob Zickhttp://lillienews.com/articles/2016/10/26/education-important-district-43-candidates Education is important to District 43 candidates Lillie Suburban Newspapers October 26, 2016 November 5, 2016 Kinney, Aundrea Republican15,14935.43 Chris Belflower Independence3,1977.48 44 Terri Bonoff‡ DFL 2005* Paul Andersonhttp://sailor.mnsun.com/2016/05/10/paul-anderson-of-plymouth-to-run-for-senate-district-44-seat/ Paul Anderson of Plymouth to run for Senate District 44 seat ECM Publishers Sun Sailor May 10, 2016 May 11, 2016 Miller, Kristen Republican25,30950.13Republican Deb Calverthttp://www.swnewsmedia.com/lakeshore_weekly/news/local/calvert-running-for-senate-seat-in-district/article_cc10c69a-67c6-5e62-bc43-3a4b65cec132.html Calvert running for Senate seat in District 44 Southwest News Media Lakeshore Weekly News April 28, 2016 April 28, 2016 DFL25,11449.74 45 Ann Rest DFL 2000 Ann Resthttp://post.mnsun.com/2016/06/08/state-senate-district-45-candidates-named/ State senate district 45 candidates named ECM Publishers Sun Post June 8, 2016 June 10, 2016 Purcell, Gina DFL27,50963.66DFL Roxana Bruins Republican15,58836.07 46 Ron Latz DFL 2006 Ron Latzhttp://sailor.mnsun.com/2016/06/07/latz-runs-unopposed-while-flanagan-and-youakim-face-challenges-in-senate-district-46/ Latz runs unopposed while Flanagan and Youakim face challenges in Senate District 46 ECM Publishers Sun Sailor June 7, 2016 June 7, 2016 Rowe, Seth DFL35,46596.58DFL 47 Julianne Ortman‡ Republican 2002 Scott Jensenhttp://www.swnewsmedia.com/chanhassen_villager/news/local/former-local-party-chairman-to-seek-state-senate-seat/article_7ee65d55-b6b5-5e1e-863e-e4591880428c.html Former local party chairman to seek state Senate seat Southwest News Media Chanhassen Villager July 3, 2015 July 6, 2015 Republican30,92067.29Republican Darryl Scarboroughhttp://sunpatriot.com/2016/06/30/candidates-file-for-state-seats-dfl-pits-veterans-against-incumbent-republican-rep-doctor/ Candidates file for state seats: DFL pits veterans against incumbent Republican rep, doctor ECM Publishers Sun Patriot June 30, 2016 July 13, 2016 DFL14,98132.60 48 David Hann Republican 2002 Steve Cwodzinski DFL24,30351.10DFL David Hannhttps://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2016/07/could-trains-and-trump-decide-one-minnesotas-most-watched-state-senate-conte Could trains and Trump decide one of Minnesota's most watched state Senate contests? MinnPost July 25, 2016 August 21, 2016 Bierschbach, Briana Republican23,20548.79 49 Melisa Franzen DFL 2012 Melisa Franzenhttps://current.mnsun.com/2016/06/07/open-county-board-seat-features-6-candidates/ Open county board seat features 6 candidates ECM Publishers Sun Current June 7, 2016 June 7, 2016 Hanks, Mike DFL28,27354.47DFL Mike Lehmann Republican23,55745.39 50 Melissa Halvorson Wiklund DFL 2012 Melissa Halvorson Wiklund DFL24,92159.53DFL Kirsten Johnsonhttps://current.mnsun.com/2016/06/07/primary-in-store-for-richfield-city-council-race/ Primary in store for Richfield city council race ECM Publishers Sun Current June 7, 2016 June 7, 2016 Wig, Andrew Republican16,80540.14 51 Jim Carlson DFL 2006, 2012† Jim Carlsonhttp://sunthisweek.com/2016/01/26/sen-carlson-seeks-third-term-in-district-51/ Sen. Carlson seeks third term in District 51 ECM Publishers Sun Thisweek January 26, 2016 February 4, 2016 Harper, Jessica DFL24,35854.04DFL Victor Lakehttp://sunthisweek.com/2016/02/17/victor-lake-seeks-gop-endorsement-for-senate-district-51/ Victor Lake seeks GOP endorsement for Senate District 51 ECM Publishers Sun Thisweek February 17, 2016 February 18, 2016 Harper, Jessica Republican20,66245.84 52 Jim Metzenjul11 "nb" Died of lung cancer on July 11, 2016. DFL 1986 Matt Kleinhttp://www.twincities.com/2016/08/09/is-district-65a-race-a-referendum-on-black-lives-matter-st-paul/ Rep. Rena Moran defeats Black Lives Matter challenger Rashad Turner Pioneer Press August 10, 2016 August 11, 2016 Melo, Frederick DFL25,44857.84DFL Mark Misukanishttp://www.lillienews.com/articles/2016/05/22/mendota-heights-misukanis-running-dist-52-senate-seat Mendota Heights Misukanis running for Dist. 52 Senate seat Lillie Suburban Newspapers May 22, 2016 May 23, 2016 Burlingame, Hannah Republican18,48542.01 53 Susan Kent DFL 2012 Susan Kenthttp://www.woodburybulletin.com/news/politics/4020056-local-dfl-convention-attendees-endorse-gillespie-plus-incumbents Local DFL convention attendees endorse Gillespie, plus incumbents Forum Communications Woodbury Bulletin April 28, 2016 April 28, 2016 April 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160429114333/http://www.woodburybulletin.com/news/politics/4020056-local-dfl-convention-attendees-endorse-gillespie-plus-incumbents dead DFL23,03550.38DFL Sharna Wahlgrenhttp://www.woodburybulletin.com/news/politics/4118610-district-53-voters-meet-your-candidates District 53 voters: meet your candidates Forum Communications Woodbury Bulletin September 19, 2016 November 3, 2016 Rddad, Youssef November 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161104080308/http://www.woodburybulletin.com/news/politics/4118610-district-53-voters-meet-your-candidates dead Republican22,63649.51 54 Katie Sieben‡ DFL 2006 Dan Schoenhttp://www.swcbulletin.com/news/politics/3939169-rep-schoen-run-senate Rep. Schoen to run for Senate Forum Communications South Washington County Bulletin February 3, 2016 February 3, 2016 Wente, Scott February 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160204090654/http://www.swcbulletin.com/news/politics/3939169-rep-schoen-run-senate dead DFL22,16253.13DFL Leilani Holmstadthttp://www.swcbulletin.com/news/politics/4017484-gop-picks-holmstadt-senate-district-54-race GOP picks Holmstadt for Senate District 54 race Forum Communications South Washington County Bulletin April 25, 2016 April 25, 2016 Wente, Scott May 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160513080116/http://www.swcbulletin.com/news/politics/4017484-gop-picks-holmstadt-senate-district-54-race dead Republican19,48046.70 55 Eric Pratt Republican 2012 Eric Pratthttp://www.swnewsmedia.com/prior_lake_american/news/election/pratt-to-seek-re-election-gets-gop-endorsement/article_df7bf148-c767-5987-bad5-933a454530c3.html Pratt to seek re-election, gets GOP endorsement Southwest News Media Prior Lake American April 13, 2016 April 20, 2016 Carlson, Lori Republican29,13268.53Republican Ali Alihttp://www.swnewsmedia.com/shakopee_valley_news/news/local/ali-challenges-pratt-in-district/article_4e949d5f-0183-5738-ad79-c1d669481bfc.html Ali challenges Pratt in District 55 Southwest News Media Shakopee Valley News October 22, 2016 November 6, 2016 Minelli, Pat DFL13,28231.24 56 Dan Hall Republican 2010 Dan Hallhttp://sunthisweek.com/2015/11/06/sen-hall-announces-re-election-bid/ Sen. Hall announces re-election bid ECM Publishers Sun Thisweek November 6, 2015 November 7, 2015 Gessner, John March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304114028/http://sunthisweek.com/2015/11/06/sen-hall-announces-re-election-bid/ dead Republican23,60255.07Republican Phil Sternerhttp://sunthisweek.com/2015/09/17/former-state-representative-running-for-district-56-senate-seat/ Former state representative running for District 56 Senate seat ECM Publishers Sun Thisweek September 17, 2015 September 17, 2015 Gessner, John DFL19,17844.75 57 Greg Clausen DFL 2012 Greg Clausenhttp://sunthisweek.com/2016/04/07/apple-valley-and-rosemount-candidates-endorsed-in-district-57/ Candidates endorsed in District 57 – Apple Valley, Rosemount, portion of Lakeville ECM Publishers Sun Thisweek April 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 Johnson, Tad DFL24,51953.06DFL Cory Campbellhttp://www.rosemounttownpages.com/news/politics/3934989-campbell-will-run-senate-district-57 Campbell will run for Senate in District 57 Forum Communications Rosemount Town Pages January 29, 2016 January 29, 2016 Hansen, Nathan January 30, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160130085714/http://www.rosemounttownpages.com/news/politics/3934989-campbell-will-run-senate-district-57 dead Republican21,63346.81 58 Dave Thompson‡ Republican 2010 Matt Littlehttp://sunthisweek.com/2015/09/15/lakeville-mayor-matt-little-announces-run-for-state-senate-as-democrat/ Lakeville Mayor Matt Little announces run for state Senate as Democrat ECM Publishers Sun Thisweek September 15, 2015 September 17, 2015 Adelmann, Laura DFL22,83350.38DFL Tim Pitcherhttp://sunthisweek.com/2016/01/18/pitcher-declares-candidacy-for-district-58-senate-seat/ Pitcher declares candidacy for District 58 Senate seat ECM Publishers Sun Thisweek January 18, 2016 January 18, 2016 Adelmann, Laura Republican22,44649.53 59 Bobby Joe Champion DFL 2012 Bobby Joe Championhttp://www.twincities.com/2016/08/09/primary-day-powerful-minnesota-lawmakers-facing-challenges/ 22-term Rep. Phyllis Kahn loses seat, along with 3 other lawmakers Pioneer Press August 10, 2016 August 11, 2016 Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. DFL27,54177.56DFL Jennifer Carnahanhttps://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2016/11/loneliness-running-minneapolis-republican The loneliness of running as a Minneapolis Republican MinnPost November 1, 2016 November 2, 2016 Callaghan, Peter Republican7,81422.01 60 Kari Dziedzic DFL 2012* Kari Dziedzichttp://www.startribune.com/dfl-caucus-to-decide-fate-of-minnesota-s-longest-serving-legislator/375132011/ Rep. Phyllis Kahn, rivals heading to DFL primary Star Tribune April 10, 2016 April 10, 2016 Rao, Maya April 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160409225755/http://www.startribune.com/dfl-caucus-to-decide-fate-of-minnesota-s-longest-serving-legislator/375132011/ dead DFL31,54277.53DFL Martin Super LegalMarijuanaNow8,86121.78 61 Scott Dibble DFL 2002 Scott Dibble DFL43,04581.07DFL Bob Carney Republican9,92418.69 62 Jeff Hayden DFL 2011* Jeff Hayden DFL29,56487.84DFL Bruce Lundeen Republican3,89711.58 63 Patricia Torres Ray DFL 2006 Patricia Torres Rayhttp://www.longfellownokomismessenger.com/republican-dfl-candidates-face-off-in-state-house-state-senate-races/ Republican, DFL candidates face off in State House, State Senate races deRuyter Nelson Messenger October 29, 2016 November 2, 2016 Christensen, Tesha DFL38,47080.70DFL Ron Moey Republican9,06819.02 64 Dick Cohen DFL 1986 Dick Cohen DFL36,75776.67DFL Ian Baird Republican11,07823.11 65 Sandy Pappas DFL 1990 Sandy Pappas DFL27,74380.70DFL Jason Delmont Republican6,47918.85 66 John Marty DFL 1986 John Martyhttp://eastsidereviewnews.com/articles/2016/10/23/dfl-incumbent-and-republican-social-work-background-vie-seat DFL incumbent and Republican with social work background vie for seat Lillie Suburban Newspapers October 23, 2016 November 3, 2016 Munzenrider, Mike DFL28,31274.34DFL Carolyn Jass Republican9,67025.39 67 Foung Hawj DFL 2012 Foung Hawjhttp://www.lillienews.com/articles/2016/02/07/state-sen-foung-hawj-announces-re-election-bid State Sen. Foung Hawj announces re-election bid Lillie Suburban Newspapers February 7, 2016 February 25, 2016 Otto, Marjorie DFL21,69675.11DFL Krysia Weidellhttp://www.lillienews.com/articles/2016/10/23/candidates-want-see-more-jobs-east-side Candidates want to see more jobs for the East Side Lillie Suburban Newspapers October 23, 2016 November 3, 2016 Otto, Marjorie Republican7,09124.55 *Elected in a special election. †Elected to non-consecutive terms. ‡Retired; did not seek re-election. §Lost primary election for party's nomination. background:Gainsboro Withdrawn candidates border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; The following sought election but later withdrew. District Candidates Party 1 Jual Carlsonhttp://www.grandforksherald.com/news/politics/4005901-update-attorneys-polk-county-hope-succeed-stumpf-minnesota-senate Attorneys in Polk County hope to succeed Stumpf in Minnesota Senate Grand Forks Herald April 9, 2016 April 9, 2016 Bonham, Kevin August 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160827025440/http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/politics/4005901-update-attorneys-polk-county-hope-succeed-stumpf-minnesota-senate dead Republican Sue Grafstrom Republican Alan Jensen Republican Roger Schmitz Republican Gary Willhite Republican 7 Sharla Gardnerhttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/4016578-dfl-endorses-simonson-senate-district-7-seat DFL endorses Simonson for Senate District 7 seat Duluth News Tribune April 23, 2016 April 25, 2016 Kaczke, Lisa April 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160424125034/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/politics/4016578-dfl-endorses-simonson-senate-district-7-seat dead DFL 14 Jeff Johnsonhttp://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/03/21/area-candidates-endorsed-state-races/82080874/ Area candidates endorsed for state races St. Cloud Times March 21, 2016 March 29, 2016 Marohn, Kirsti Republican 15 Brad Schumakerhttp://millelacscountytimes.com/2016/03/31/mathews-erickson-endorsed-by-gop/ Mathews, Erickson endorsed by GOP ECM Publishers Mille Lacs County Times March 31, 2016 April 5, 2016 Griffin, Debbie https://web.archive.org/web/20160413012545/http://millelacscountytimes.com/2016/03/31/mathews-erickson-endorsed-by-gop/ April 13, 2016 dead mdy-all Republican 19 Mark Friedmanhttp://www.southernminn.com/st_peter_herald/news/article_a76248fb-e056-545d-986c-0d2acf4eff73.html Mark Friedman suspends state senate campaign Adams Publishing Group St. Peter Herald April 7, 2016 April 7, 2016 Madsen, Nancy DFL 20 Mark Bartusekhttp://www.southernminn.com/le_sueur_news_herald/news/article_aa89810e-3d67-5133-9d62-54c566959831.html Draheim captures Senate District 20 GOP endorsement Adams Publishing Group Le Sueur News-Herald April 12, 2016 April 12, 2016 Melius, Dana Republican Bruce Morlan Republican Danny Petricka Republican 24 Janet Molinehttp://www.southernminn.com/owatonna_peoples_press/news/article_c4c6e2b1-3ab2-5b1f-9fb7-e9c1bdeef6dc.html GOP endorses Jasinski, Petersburg, Daniels Adams Publishing Group Owatonna People's Press April 9, 2016 April 10, 2016 Morris, William Republican 26 Elliot Culphttp://www.postbulletin.com/news/politics/culp-drops-bid-against-nelson/article_879279a2-9acc-5dfd-a355-ff420c2235de.html Culp drops bid against Nelson Post-Bulletin February 4, 2016 February 4, 2016 Carlson, Heather J. DFL 41 Connie Bernardyhttp://www.lillienews.com/articles/2016/04/27/democrats-endorse-rep-laine-senate-district-41-seat Democrats endorse Rep. Laine for Senate District 41 seat Lillie Suburban Newspapers April 27, 2016 April 27, 2016 Poole, Jesse DFL 44 Cole Mathisenhttp://sailor.mnsun.com/2016/05/10/mathisen-announces-candidacy-for-senate-district-44/ Mathisen announces candidacy for Senate District 44 ECM Publishers Sun Sailor May 10, 2016 May 11, 2016 Miller, Kristen Republican Kelli Slavikhttp://sailor.mnsun.com/2016/05/10/mayor-slavik-to-run-for-state-senate/ Mayor Slavik to run for State Senate ECM Publishers Sun Sailor May 10, 2016 May 11, 2016 Miller, Kristen Republican Sharon Sundhttp://sailor.mnsun.com/2016/05/10/sund-declares-candidacy-for-senate-district-44/ Sund declares candidacy for Senate District 44 ECM Publishers Sun Sailor May 10, 2016 May 11, 2016 Miller, Kristen DFL 47 Jake Colemanhttp://sunpatriot.com/2016/03/23/gop-rallies-around-doctor/ GOP rallies around doctor ECM Publishers Sun Patriot March 23, 2016 March 27, 2016 Schmucker, Jason Republican 48 Joan Howe-Pullishttp://www.swnewsmedia.com/eden_prairie_news/news/local/cwodzinski-pryor-sherlock-get-senate-district-dfl-endorsements/article_772c5aaa-e4c3-5dfd-bd74-78e362a7eda4.html Cwodzinski, Pryor, Sherlock get Senate District 48 DFL endorsements Southwest News Media Eden Prairie News April 27, 2016 April 27, 2016 DFL 52 Maureen Ramirezhttp://www.lillienews.com/articles/2016/03/27/dfl-endorses-mendota-heights-resident-open-district-52-senate-seat DFL endorses Mendota Heights resident for open District 52 Senate seat Lillie Suburban Newspapers March 27, 2016 March 30, 2016 Burlingame, Hannah DFL 54 Lynn Kaye Republican 58 Mike Freundschuhhttp://www.farmingtonindependent.com/news/politics/3988293-pitcher-gets-senate-endorsement Pitcher gets Senate endorsement Forum Communications Farmington Independent March 17, 2016 March 30, 2016 Hansen, Nathan March 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160323065404/http://www.farmingtonindependent.com/news/politics/3988293-pitcher-gets-senate-endorsement dead Republican Mark Priore Republican Melissa Sauser Republican 60 Chris Meyer DFL Seats changing parties PartyIncumbentDistrictFirst electedWinnerPartyDFLLeRoy Stumpf‡11982Mark JohnsonRepublicanRod Skoe22002Paul UtkeRepublicanTom Saxhaug52002Justin EichornRepublicanLyle Koenen172012*Andrew LangRepublicanKevin Dahle202008*, 2012†Rich DraheimRepublicanMatt Schmit212012Mike GogginRepublicanVicki Jensen242012John JasinskiRepublicanTerri Bonoff‡442005* Paul AndersonRepublicanRepublicanDavid Hann482002Steve CwodzinskiDFLDave Thompson‡582010Matt LittleDFL *Elected in a special election. †Elected to non-consecutive terms. ‡Retired; did not seek re-election. See also Minnesota House of Representatives election, 2016 Minnesota elections, 2016 Minnesota gubernatorial election, 2014 Notes nb References 30em http://candidates.sos.state.mn.us/CandidateFilingResults.aspx?county=0&municipality=0&schooldistrict=0&hospitaldistrict=0&level=1&party=0&federal=False&judicial=False&executive=False&senate=True&representative=False&title=&office=0&candidateid=0 Candidate Filings: 2016 State General Election Minnesota Secretary of State June 4, 2016 External links Elections & Voting - Minnesota Secretary of State Category:2016 elections in Minnesota Category:Minnesota Senate elections Minnesota Senate