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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 18A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leah Hanson and Erica Schwartz. Candidate information follows official Le Sueur County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Leah Hanson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Erica Schwartz (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 18A; Erica Schwartz is the sitting member, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). 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.
Leah Hanson was raised on a hobby farm near Kasota and attended St. Peter Public Schools, per campaign site. Leah Hanson earned degrees from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and has lived in North Mankato for more than a decade, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Focuses on bringing constituent voices to the legislature
- Supports policies aimed at a more just and equitable future
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Erica Schwartz, a business owner who holds an associate's degree from South Central College, is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 18A, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). Schwartz, first elected in 2024, is the sitting member for the district. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 11, 2026.
