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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 51A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Frank Pafko and Michael Howard. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Frank Pafko (Republican), Michael Howard (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 51A; Michael Howard 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.
Republican
Frank Pafko is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 51A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Incumbent
Michael Howard works in public relations and holds a political science degree from Augsburg College, per the Minnesota House of Representatives. Howard has represented Minnesota House District 51A since 2018 and co-chairs the Housing Finance and Policy Committee, also serving on the Taxes Committee, per the Minnesota House of Representatives.
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