Who is running for State House District 23A in Minnesota in 2026?

Nick Ronnenberg (R), Joe Staloch (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 23A — 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

ANick RonnenbergRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 23A (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalA

Non-incumbent Republican; no Minnesota legislative voting record. Did not answer MCCL's questionnaire. iVoterGuide rates Conservative. Evidence pass: proLife, secondAmendment, limitedGov, fiscal graded from campaign site.

Life: Campaign site: 'He's pro-life.'
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
2nd Amendment: Campaign site: 'a strong supporter of the Second Amendment'; will 'oppose attempts to restrict the rights of responsible gun owners.'
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: 'families should have more say in their lives than the government does'; will 'push back on out-of-touch regulations.'
Fiscal: Campaign site: 'supports limiting spending and keeping taxes under control.'

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DJoe StalochDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 23A (DFL).

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

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