Minnesota House District 46B

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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 46B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cheryl Youakim and Kim Rich. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Cheryl Youakim (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Kim Rich (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 46B; Cheryl Youakim 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.

Cheryl Youakim

Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Incumbent

Cheryl Youakim has a background in education and holds degrees from the University of Minnesota and St. Mary's University, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. Youakim has represented Minnesota House District 46B since 2014 and co-chairs the Education Finance Committee, also serving on the Taxes and Ways and Means committees, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.