See where Peterson and Westlin stand on public safety and the budget. Names follow official Hennepin County election filings.
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.
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Peterson is a Plymouth based business owner with about two decades of experience managing budgets in the private sector, and the campaign describes him as a family man rather than a career politician, per the campaign site.
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.
Who is running for Minnesota Senate District 42 in 2026?
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. See where they stand on public safety and the budget.
When is the Minnesota Senate District 42 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.
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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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