The Ballot Brief
Renville County, Minnesota

Minnesota House District 16A

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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 16A on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Scott Van Binsbergen and David J Torgelson. Candidate information follows official Renville County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Scott Van Binsbergen (Republican), David J Torgelson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 16A; Scott Van Binsbergen 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.

Scott Van Binsbergen

Scott Van Binsbergen

Republican · Incumbent

Scott Van Binsbergen is the Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 16A on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. Scott Van Binsbergen 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.

David J Torgelson

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

David J Torgelson is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 16A 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 Renville County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
Cross-check with the official Minnesota election office, or see the full Renville County sample ballot and your exact ballot by address.