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Anoka County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 31A

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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 31A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Walker and Harry Niska. Candidate information follows official Anoka County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Brian Walker (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Harry Niska (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 31A; Harry Niska is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Nominees were chosen at the August 11, 2026 primary (where contested) or qualified directly for the general ballot. The field is the Secretary of State's certified candidate table; Minnesota prints unopposed candidates rather than deeming them elected. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Brian Walker

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Brian Walker is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 31A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.

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Harry Niska

Harry Niska

Republican · Incumbent

Harry Niska is an attorney who represents District 31A in the Minnesota House. He holds a B.A. in political science from Concordia College, Moorhead and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota, according to the Minnesota House of Representatives. First elected in 2022, he is now in his second term, serves as House GOP Floor Leader, and co-chairs the Rules and Legislative Administration committee.

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Candidate roster from official Anoka County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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