Who is running for State Senate District 29 in Minnesota in 2026?

Louis McNutt (D), Michael Holmstrom Jr (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 Senate District 29 — 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

DLouis McNuttDemocratic

Candidate for State Senator, District 29 (DFL).

LifeDFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentDLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Non-incumbent DFL; no voting record or group ratings found. iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Family: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.
Fiscal: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

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AMichael Holmstrom JrRepublican

Incumbent state senator, Senate District 29; Republican.

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tAFiscalA

Voted conservatively on the scored gun-control bills. MCCL questionnaire 11Y/0N; NRA-PVF A+ (NRA-PVF Endorsed) (2026). iVoterGuide rates Conservative. Evidence pass: marriage/gender, limited government, fiscal now graded from NFIB Minnesota PAC endorsement, campaign-site statements. Party default still applied for religious liberty.

Life: MCCL 2026 questionnaire: answered 11 of 11 questions with the pro-life answer (0 not answered).
Family: Campaign site: 'Allowing biological males to compete against girls or access their locker rooms undermines both fairness and safety.'
Religious liberty: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
2nd Amendment: Voted no on SF 4067 (2026 assault-weapons sales ban). 1 of 1 recorded votes went the conservative way (100%).
Limited gov’t: Campaign site: 'I believe in limited government, safe communities, strong families.'
Fiscal: Endorsed by NFIB Minnesota PAC (2025 special election); campaign site calls for 'deeper reforms to rein in bloated budgets.'

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

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