Who is running for State House District 39B in Minnesota in 2026?

Amáda Márquez Simula (D), KT Jacobs (R)

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 39B — 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

FAmáda Márquez SimulaDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 39B (DFL).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalD

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

Life: Endorsed by Women Winning (PACs backing pro-choice candidates), 2026.
Family: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade F.
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: 'Pass the Minnesota Health Plan to guarantee every Minnesotan comprehensive' coverage (single statewide plan); rent caps.
Fiscal: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.

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

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CKT JacobsRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 39B (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tBFiscalA

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

Life: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade F.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Leans Conservative.
Fiscal: Campaign site: criticizes the legislature that 'squandered a $17+ billion state budget surplus, raised taxes by another $10 billion'; calls the growth 'unsustainable.'

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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