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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 40B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Allen Shen and David Gottfried. Candidate information follows official Ramsey County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Allen Shen (Republican), David Gottfried (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 40B; David Gottfried 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
Allen Shen is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 40B 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
David Gottfried holds a bachelor's degree in vocal performance from St. Olaf College and a master's degree in public policy from the University of Minnesota. He was elected to represent District 40B in 2025 and is serving his first term, per his official House profile. He serves on the Agriculture, Education Policy, and Environment and Natural Resources finance and policy committees.
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