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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 54B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Natalie Barnes and Christopher Kartschoke. Candidate information follows official Scott County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Natalie Barnes (Republican), Christopher Kartschoke (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 54B. Not on the November ballot: Ben Bakeberg, the sitting member per the roster. 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.
Natalie Barnes is a registered nurse with more than 30 years in health care and earned her nursing degree from the University of Minnesota in 1995, per campaign site. Natalie Barnes is also a small business owner and a mother of four, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports health care policies that respect patient and parental choice
- Supports giving parents more flexibility in how their children are educated
- Supports election integrity measures including voter ID and transparent audits
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Christopher Kartschoke is a small business owner operating a window-treatment franchise and previously worked for Wells Fargo and General Electric, per campaign site. Christopher Kartschoke is a father of three and has lived in District 54B since 2001, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Focuses on land preservation and policies affecting farmers
- Supports fully funding education from early childhood through career and technical training
- Supports a strong local business economy
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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