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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 44A

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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 44A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Peter M Fischer and Justin Middaugh. Candidate information follows official Ramsey County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Peter M Fischer (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Justin Middaugh (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 44A; Peter M Fischer 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.

Peter M Fischer

Peter M Fischer

Democratic-Farmer-Labor · Incumbent

Peter Fischer is retired after earning a B.A. in business administration from the University of St. Thomas. He has represented District 44A since 2012 and is serving his seventh term, per his official House profile. He co-chairs the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy committee and also serves on Human Services Finance and Policy.

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Justin Middaugh

Republican

Justin Middaugh is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 44A 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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Candidate roster from official Ramsey County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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