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Hennepin County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 30

See where Lucero and Temple stand on housing, the budget and health care. Names follow official Hennepin County election filings.

About this race

Eric Lucero (Republican), Leah Temple (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 30; Eric Lucero is the sitting member, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). 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, Eric Lucero, is on the ballot.

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Eric Lucero

Eric Lucero

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Eric Lucero has served in the Minnesota Senate since 2022, representing District 30, after four terms in the Minnesota House beginning in 2014, per the Minnesota Senate. Lucero serves as ranking minority member on the Housing and Homelessness Prevention Committee and also sits on the Education Finance and Elections committees, per the Minnesota Senate.

Leah Temple

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Address everyday household affordability concerns
  • Support responsible state budgeting
  • Protect environmental resources
Biography

Temple is a parent, software developer and birth doula, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 30 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Eric Lucero and Leah Temple. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, the budget and health care.

When is the Minnesota Senate District 30 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 Hennepin 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 Hennepin County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Eric Lucero, full profileLeah Temple, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office