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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 42 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kevin Peterson and Bonnie Westlin. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kevin Peterson (Republican), Bonnie Westlin (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 42; Bonnie Westlin 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.
Republican
Kevin Peterson is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 42 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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Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Incumbent
Bonnie Westlin has represented Minnesota Senate District 42 since 2022, per the Minnesota Senate. Westlin serves as assistant majority leader and vice chair of the Elections Committee, and also sits on the Education Finance and Judiciary and Public Safety committees, per the Minnesota Senate.
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