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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Hoffman and Karen Attia. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
John Hoffman (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Karen Attia (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 34; John Hoffman 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.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Incumbent
John Hoffman has represented Minnesota Senate District 34 since 2012 and is serving his fourth term, per the Minnesota Senate. Hoffman chairs the Senate Human Services Committee and also serves on the Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee, per the Minnesota Senate.
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Karen Attia is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.