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Washington County, Minnesota

Minnesota Senate District 53

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2 candidates are tracked for Minnesota Senate District 53 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paul Cumings and Todd Podgorski. Candidate information follows official Washington County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Paul Cumings (Democratic-Farmer-Labor), Todd Podgorski (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 53. Not on the November ballot: Matt D. Klein, 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.

Paul Cumings

Democratic-Farmer-Labor

Paul Cumings is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota Senate District 53 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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Todd Podgorski

Republican

Todd Podgorski is the Republican candidate for Minnesota Senate District 53 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 Washington County Supervisor of Elections filings, last verified 2026-09-06. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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