Who is running for State House District 36A in Minnesota in 2026?

Sebastian Stoss (R), Jim DeMay (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 36A — 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

ASebastian StossRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 36A (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited 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: Second Amendment A (campaign site); limited government A (campaign site); fiscal A (campaign site). Still party default: marriage, religious liberty.

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: Campaign site: 'I zealously support our citizens' right to defend themselves by exercising the Second Amendment'; criticizes Minnesota's court-imposed duty-to-retreat rule.
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: would 'let counties and municipalities opt out of unfunded mandates' and stop the state from passing costs to taxpayers.
Fiscal: Campaign site: will 'sponsor legislation to lower property taxes' and cap the property tax rate; audit state-funded nonprofits.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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DJim DeMayDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 36A (DFL).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalC

Non-incumbent DFL; no legislative voting record. NRA-PVF 2026 grade F. iVoterGuide rates Liberal. Evidence pass 2026-10-29: pro-life F (campaign site); fiscal C (campaign site). Still party default: marriage, religious liberty, limited government.

Life: Campaign site: 'Strong supporter of reproductive rights and access to reproductive health care.'
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: Campaign site: supports 'universal childcare and early learning' alongside property tax relief and anti-fraud audits (mixed).

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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