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Dakota County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 20

Jacob and Lohmann are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Dakota County election filings.

About this race

Steven E Jacob (Republican), Jason Lohmann (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 20. Not on the November ballot: Steve Drazkowski, the sitting member per the roster. 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.

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Steven E Jacob

Steven E Jacob

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Protecting the unborn
  • Second Amendment rights
  • Supporting law enforcement
Biography

Jacob is a fourth-generation family farmer and small business owner who served ten years on the Winona County Board of Commissioners, chairing its Road and Bridge Committee, per the campaign site. Jacob served ten years on the Winona County Planning Commission, helped develop the Ag Water Quality Certification program, and the site says Jacob was elected to the Minnesota Legislature in 2022 and is a candidate for Senate District 20, per the campaign site.

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Jason Lohmann

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Support strong pre-K through 12 education and special education
  • Protect family farms and small businesses
  • Improve rural infrastructure funding and support veterans
Biography

Jason Lohmann is a farmer in Zumbrota who describes himself as bringing common sense and practical, working class experience to the campaign, per the campaign site. He serves on the Zumbrota-Mazeppa School Board, the Goodhue County Education District Board, the Zumbrota Township Board and a local fire board, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 20 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 20 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steven E Jacob and Jason Lohmann. Candidate information follows official Dakota County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 20 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 Dakota County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

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