Who is running for State House District 35B in Minnesota in 2026?

Steve Pape (R), Kari Rehrauer (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 35B — 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

BSteve PapeRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 35B (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tAFiscalA

Non-incumbent Republican; no legislative voting record. Answered MCCL's 2026 pro-life questionnaire 11 yes / 0 no (all pro-life). iVoterGuide rates Conservative. Evidence pass 2026-10-29: limited government A (campaign site); fiscal A (NFIB endorsement). Still party default: marriage, religious liberty, Second Amendment.

Life: Answered MCCL's 2026 pro-life questionnaire 11 yes (pro-life) / 0 no (all pro-life).
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: supports 'lowering taxes, reducing government spending, and cutting regulations that raise costs for businesses and consumers.'
Fiscal: Campaign site reports NFIB Minnesota PAC endorsement (2026); issues page supports 'lowering taxes, reducing government spending.'

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

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FKari RehrauerDemocratic

Incumbent state representative, House District 35B; DFL.

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

On 5 graded roll calls (2023-2026), voted the conservative way 0 times (0%). iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.

Life: Voted against pregnancy resource center grants (HF 25, 2025) and the motion to take up the preborn right-to-life amendment (HF 5084, 2026). 0 of 2 recorded votes went the conservative way (0%).
Family: Voted against the girls' sports bill (HF 12, 2025). 0 of 1 recorded votes went the conservative way (0%).
Religious liberty: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.
2nd Amendment: Voted for the motion to advance the assault-weapons possession ban (HF 3433, 2026) and the motion to take up the assault-weapons/large-capacity-magazine bill (HF 5140, 2026). 0 of 2 recorded votes went the conservative way (0%).
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.
Fiscal: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

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