Who is running for State House District 15B in Minnesota in 2026?

Geri Theis (R), Keith R. Klawitter (D)

When is the Minnesota 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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State House District 15B — Minnesota 2026

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Minnesota Secretary of State files, as of October 29, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

BGeri TheisRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 15B (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalB

Non-incumbent Republican; no Minnesota legislative voting record. MCCL questionnaire: 11/11 pro-life answers. NRA-PVF grade AQ (endorsed). iVoterGuide rates Conservative. Evidence pass: limitedGov graded from campaign site.

Life: MCCL 2026 questionnaire: 11 pro-life, 0 pro-choice answers (all pro-life).
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade AQ (NRA-PVF endorsed).
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: 'Minnesota's overreaching regulations ... Geri will work to cut red tape.'
Fiscal: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4]

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DKeith R. KlawitterDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 15B (DFL).

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentDLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Non-incumbent DFL; no Minnesota legislative voting record. Did not answer MCCL's questionnaire. NRA-PVF grade D. iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Family: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade D.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Fiscal: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Sources: [1] [2]

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