Who is running for State Senate District 44 in Minnesota in 2026?

James Tacheny (R), Sam Rosemark (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 Senate District 44 — 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

BJames TachenyRepublican

Candidate for State Senator, District 44 (Republican).

LifeAFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalB

Non-incumbent Republican; no voting record or group ratings found. iVoterGuide rates Conservative. Evidence pass: pro-life now graded from campaign-site statements. Party default still applied for marriage/gender, religious liberty, Second Amendment, limited government, fiscal.

Life: Campaign site: 'I support protecting unborn life and offering practical help to women and families.'
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: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
Fiscal: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.

Sources: [1] [2]

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FSam RosemarkDemocratic

Candidate for State Senator, District 44 (DFL).

LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyF2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalC

Non-incumbent DFL; no voting record. NRA-PVF F (2026). iVoterGuide rates Liberal. Evidence pass: pro-life, marriage/gender, religious liberty, limited government, fiscal now graded from iVoterGuide questionnaire answers. No party defaults remain.

Life: iVoterGuide 2026 questionnaire: strongly disagreed with defunding abortion providers, disagreed that life deserves protection from conception, and strongly disagreed with enforcing the Comstock Act (opposed 3 of 3 answered).
Family: iVoterGuide 2026 questionnaire: strongly disagreed that marriage is one man and one woman ('I believe in marriage equality'); disagreed on child transition and on keeping biological males out of women's sports.
Religious liberty: iVoterGuide 2026 questionnaire: strongly agreed that individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it violates their religious beliefs.
2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade: F.
Limited gov’t: iVoterGuide 2026 questionnaire: supports universal healthcare and a state public option, strongly opposed eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, opposed photo ID to vote; agreed on parents' rights. Mostly opposed.
Fiscal: iVoterGuide 2026 questionnaire: agreed free enterprise and private property are essential, but supports a minimum wage that keeps pace with the cost of living; waste priorities focus on fraud oversight. Split.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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