Who is running for State House District 40A in Minnesota in 2026?

Luis Withrow (R), Aisha Elmquist (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 40A — 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

BLuis WithrowRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 40A (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tAFiscalA

Non-incumbent Republican; no voting record or group ratings found. iVoterGuide rates Insufficient Information. Evidence pass 2026-10-29: limited government A (campaign site); fiscal A (campaign site). Still party default: pro-life, marriage, religious liberty, Second Amendment.

Life: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Insufficient Information.
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Insufficient Information.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Insufficient Information.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Insufficient Information.
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: 'I believe in cutting regulations to bring jobs and innovation to Minnesota'; opposes unfunded mandates.
Fiscal: Campaign site: 'I firmly believe a system of LOW taxation' and combating wasteful spending.

Sources: [1] [2]

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DAisha ElmquistDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 40A (DFL).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Non-incumbent DFL; no legislative voting record. Endorsed by Women Winning (2026). NRA-PVF 2026 grade F. iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: Endorsed by Women Winning (PACs backing pro-choice candidates), 2026.
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] [3]

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