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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota House District 12B on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mary Franson and Michael Gardner. Candidate information follows official Stearns County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Mary Franson (Republican), Michael Gardner (Democratic-Farmer-Labor) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota House District 12B; Mary Franson 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.
Mary Franson was a licensed childcare provider and small business owner before her legislative service, per campaign site. Mary Franson holds a psychology degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth and was first elected to the legislature in 2010, per campaign site.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Supports strengthening the economy and job growth, including for family farmers
- Supports Second Amendment rights
- Supports parental rights and family-centered policies
Source: candidate campaign site.
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Michael Gardner is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 12B on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's certified candidate table. This name has not yet been researched.
