Who is running for State House District 43A in Minnesota in 2026?

Kyrstin Schuette (D), Todd Hesemann (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 43A — 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

FKyrstin SchuetteDemocratic

Candidate for State Representative, District 43A (DFL).

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tFFiscalD

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

Life: Endorsed by Women Winning (PACs backing pro-choice candidates), 2026.
Family: Campaign site: 'I helped pass life-changing legislation like marriage equality.'
Religious liberty: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade F.
Limited gov’t: Campaign site priorities: 'expanding MinnesotaCare' and defending sanctuary policies.
Fiscal: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

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

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BTodd HesemannRepublican

Candidate for State Representative, District 43A (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 (campaign site). 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: 'The ever-growing government is encroaching on our livelihood and our freedoms... Government should restrain its appetite for spending.'
Fiscal: Campaign site: 'I will vote to restrain spending and restore fiscal responsibility'; 'Let taxpayers keep more of their own earnings.'

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

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