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Chisago County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 28A

See where Dummer and Gordon stand on schools and jobs. Names follow official Chisago County election filings.

About this race

Tim Dummer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), James "Jimmy" Gordon (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 28A; James "Jimmy" Gordon 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, James "Jimmy" Gordon, is on the ballot.

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Tim Dummer

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Stability for families facing rising costs
  • Opportunity through good jobs and strong schools
  • Solutions that work across party lines
Biography

Dummer worked construction for six years with St. Paul Painters Union Local 61, then earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master's in education and taught middle school in the Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 for more than 20 years, per the campaign site. Dummer has served through Common Ground, a United Methodist Community, and Isanti County Pheasants Forever Chapter 334, per the campaign site.

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James "Jimmy" Gordon

James "Jimmy" Gordon

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

James "Jimmy" Gordon is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 28A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. James "Jimmy" Gordon is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov).

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 28A in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 28A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Dummer and James "Jimmy" Gordon. Candidate information follows official Chisago County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on schools and jobs.

When is the Minnesota House District 28A election in Minnesota?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Minnesota are on the Minnesota election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Chisago County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Chisago County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Tim Dummer, full profileJames "Jimmy" Gordon, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office