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Shane Mekeland

Shane Mekeland

Republican · Minnesota · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Minnesota House District 27A, Minnesota

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Supports rebuilding the economy, providing tax relief and reducing state regulations on businesses
  • Supports cutting and reforming taxes and reducing regulations that limit job growth
Biography

Shane Mekeland is the State Representative for Minnesota House District 27A, per his campaign site. Mekeland has been self-employed for most of his career as a convenience store manager and owner and as a residential building general contractor, per his campaign site.

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Minnesota House District 27AMinnesota · 2026Sherburne County sample ballot

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