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MN House

State House: District 36A

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House of Representatives District 36A candidates running in the general election:

  • Rep. Elliott Engen, Republican

  • Janelle Calhoun, Democrat

Analysis from MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson:

Rep. Elliott Engen, a first-term Republican, is looking to hold his seat against a challenge from DFLer Janelle Calhoun in a district spanning parts of North Oaks, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes and Centerville. Independent fundraising groups and the political parties have funneled more than $142,000 into the race. Democrat Heather Gustafson picked up the District 36 Senate seat in 2022 and DFL Rep. Brion Curran represents the other half of the Senate district. 

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