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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 22A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sonja L. Denn and Bjorn Olson. Candidate information follows official Blue Earth County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Sonja L. Denn (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Bjorn Olson (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 22A; Bjorn Olson 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.
Sonja L. Denn is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 22A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports revitalizing small towns through economic development
- Supports agriculture and farmers in the district
- Opposes rising property taxes
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Bjorn Olson, a teacher, farmer and U.S. Army Reserve officer who holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and social studies education from Bethel University and a Master of Arts in American military history from American Military University, is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 22A, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Olson, first elected in 2020, serves as Speaker Pro Tempore and is the sitting member for the district. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
