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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 1A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Burkel and Leanna Sandahl. Candidate information follows official Pennington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
John Burkel (Republican), Leanna Sandahl (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 1A; John Burkel 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.
Republican · Incumbent
John Burkel is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 1A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. John Burkel is a sitting member for the district, per the Minnesota House of Representatives's official member directory (house.mn.gov). This name has not yet been researched.
Campaign site →Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Leanna Sandahl is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 1A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.