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Itasca County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 7

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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin and Robert Farnsworth. Candidate information follows official Itasca County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Robert Farnsworth (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 7; Robert Farnsworth 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.

Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Kim (Kotonias) McLaughlin is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 7 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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Robert Farnsworth

Robert Farnsworth

Republican · Incumbent

Robert Farnsworth is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Robert Farnsworth is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota Senate's official member directory (senate.mn). This name has not yet been researched.

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Candidate roster from official Itasca County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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