Who is running for State Senate District 45 in Minnesota in 2026?

Shannon Bruce (R), Ann Johnson Stewart (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 45 — 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

BShannon BruceRepublican

Candidate for State Senator, District 45 (Republican).

LifeBFamilyBReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentBLimited gov’tBFiscalA

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

Life: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
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: Campaign site: 'No more deficit spending'; opposes property tax hikes.

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DAnn Johnson StewartDemocratic

Incumbent state senator, Senate District 45; DFL.

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Voted liberally on the scored gun-control bills. NRA-PVF F; Giffords PAC endorsed; Women Winning endorsed; EMILY's List endorsed (2026). iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.

Life: Endorsed by Women Winning (pro-choice PAC) and EMILY's List (2026).
Family: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.
Religious liberty: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.
2nd Amendment: Voted yes on SF 4067 (2026 assault-weapons sales ban). 0 of 1 recorded votes went the conservative way (0%).
Limited gov’t: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.
Fiscal: No specific position found; DFL; iVoterGuide rates Verified Liberal.

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

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