Mille Lacs County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 27B

Lawrence and McConaughay are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Mille Lacs County election filings.

About this race

Bryan Lawrence (Republican), Charles A. McConaughay (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 27B; Bryan Lawrence 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Bryan Lawrence, is on the ballot.

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Bryan Lawrence

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Sanctity of life and protection of the unborn
Second Amendment
Fraud and abuse

Biography

Lawrence earned a degree in Agricultural Business Administration from the University of Minnesota and works in his family's businesses: Rocket Oil, Rocket Turf and Lawrence Herefords, per the campaign site. Lawrence is president of the Minnesota Turf Association and the Minnesota Hereford Breeders, a Baldwin Township supervisor with more than 20 years on its board, and a former president of the Sherburne County Farm Bureau, per the campaign site.

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Charles A. McConaughay

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Modernize and streamline government systems
Support our teachers and schools
Protect access to healthcare without crushing debt

Biography

McConaughay began an IT career in Phoenix in 2005 as a support technician, web developer, content manager and support analyst, and is now a Senior Manager of IT Support, per the campaign site. McConaughay has led teams and managed multi-million dollar asset budgets for the last seven years, returned to Minnesota in 2022, and lives in Baldwin, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 27B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 27B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bryan Lawrence and Charles A. McConaughay. Candidate information follows official Mille Lacs County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 27B 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.

How do I see my exact Mille Lacs County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Mille Lacs County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Bryan Lawrence, full profile Charles A. McConaughay, full profile Official Minnesota election office