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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Julia Coleman and Dan Kessler. Candidate information follows official Carver County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Julia Coleman (Republican), Dan Kessler (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 48; Julia Coleman is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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.
Julia Coleman is the daughter of a Ramsey County sheriff's deputy and is a mother of three young children, per campaign site. Julia Coleman leads the Senate Education Policy Committee, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports targeted tax relief, including lower car tab fees
- Supports increased funding for school safety and teacher recruitment
- Supports independent anti-fraud oversight of state spending
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Dan Kessler holds a doctoral degree; the campaign site does not specify his field of study or professional background, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports affordable health care
- Supports strong schools
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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