Who is running for State Senate District 6 in Minnesota in 2026?

Keri Heintzeman (R), Denise Slipy (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 6 — 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

AKeri HeintzemanRepublican

Incumbent state senator, Senate District 6; Republican.

LifeAFamilyBReligious 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: limited government, fiscal now graded from NFIB Minnesota PAC endorsement, campaign-site statements. Party default still applied for marriage/gender, religious liberty.

Life: MCCL 2026 questionnaire: answered 11 of 11 questions with the pro-life answer (0 not answered).
Family: No specific position found; Republican; iVoterGuide rates Conservative.
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: will 'put an end to runaway government growth' and defend parental rights.
Fiscal: Endorsed by NFIB Minnesota PAC (2025 special election); campaign site: will 'fight to lower income and property taxes.'

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

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DDenise SlipyDemocratic

Candidate for State Senator, District 6 (DFL).

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentDLimited gov’tDFiscalD

Non-incumbent DFL; no voting record. NRA-PVF D; Women Winning endorsed (2026). iVoterGuide rates Liberal.

Life: Endorsed by Women Winning (pro-choice PAC) (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: D.
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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