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Hennepin County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 49B

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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 49B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn and Wendy Cregg. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Wendy Cregg (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 49B; Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn 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.

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn

Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Incumbent

Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn has represented Minnesota House District 49B since 2018 and holds a degree in entrepreneurship from the University of St. Thomas, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. Kotyza-Witthuhn co-chairs the Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee and also serves on Commerce Finance and Policy and Ways and Means, per the Minnesota House of Representatives.

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Wendy Cregg

Republican

Wendy Cregg is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 49B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Hennepin County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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