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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Shannon Bruce and Ann Johnson Stewart. Candidate information follows official Hennepin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Shannon Bruce (Republican), Ann Johnson Stewart (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 45; Ann Johnson Stewart 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
Shannon Bruce is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 45 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
Ann Johnson Stewart has represented Minnesota Senate District 45 since 2020 and is serving her second term, per the Minnesota Senate. Johnson Stewart serves as vice chair of the Transportation Committee and also sits on the Capital Investment and Environment, Climate, and Legacy committees, per the Minnesota Senate.
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