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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rick Olson and Ben Bakeberg. Candidate information follows official Scott County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Rick Olson (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Ben Bakeberg (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 54. Not on the November ballot: Eric R. Pratt, 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.
Rick Olson has worked as a K-12 public school business manager for more than a decade and as a private business manager for 15 years, per campaign site. Rick Olson previously served as a Michigan state representative from 2011 to 2012 and holds degrees from Michigan State University and Stanford Law School, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Emphasizes investment in K-12 schools
- Supports fiscal responsibility and reducing government waste
- Supports government accountability and oversight of tax dollars
Source: candidate campaign site, roster verified 2026-09-06.
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Ben Bakeberg is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
