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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 44B

Hawthorne and Lillie are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Ramsey County election filings.

About this race

TJ Hawthorne (Independent), Leon M. Lillie (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 44B; Leon M. Lillie 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, Leon M. Lillie, is on the ballot.

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Minnesota › Ramsey County › Minnesota House District 44B

TJ Hawthorne

Independent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Supports legislation to prevent the federal government from deploying the Minnesota National Guard overseas without a formal declaration of war from Congress, per East Metro Voter Guide
  • Favors reforming the family court system around more equal parenting time, per East Metro Voter Guide
  • Emphasizes local decision-making over state bureaucracy, per East Metro Voter Guide
Biography

TJ Hawthorne is an industrial automation engineer with more than 20 years of experience working with Oakdale public works and a six-year U.S. Navy veteran, per the East Metro Voter Guide. A lifelong resident of North St. Paul and Oakdale, he serves on the North St. Paul Emergency Food Shelf board and is running for Minnesota House District 44B as an independent after prior Libertarian campaigns.

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Leon M. Lillie

Leon M. Lillie

Democratic-Farmer-LaborIncumbent

Biography

Leon Lillie works for an airline and holds a B.S. in political science from Luther College. He has represented District 44B since 2004 and is serving his eleventh term, per his official House profile. He is the DFL lead on the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement and also serves on Capital Investment, Legacy Finance, and Ways and Means. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Minnesota House District 44B in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 44B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: TJ Hawthorne and Leon M. Lillie. Candidate information follows official Ramsey County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Minnesota House District 44B 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 Ramsey County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Ramsey County and state election office filings, last verified October 24, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
TJ Hawthorne, full profileLeon M. Lillie, full profileOfficial Minnesota election office