Republicans Hold Minnesota Legislative Seats
Michael Holmstrom and Marion Rarick each won re-election in Minnesota's legislature on Tuesday, according to unofficial results.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections
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Republican Michael Holmstrom defeated DFL challenger Louis McNutt in Senate District 29, and Republican Marion Rarick defeated DFL challenger Colton Kratky in House District 29B. Results are unofficial pending canvassing and certification.
Why it matters
The races kept both seats in Republican hands for Minnesota's legislature in the district that covers the Monticello area. Kratky described the result as the DFL's strongest showing in the district in 14 years.
Unofficial results show Holmstrom won 63.38% of the Senate District 29 vote and Rarick won 61.58% of House District 29B, with the DFL gaining 12 points in the House race from two years prior. The figures remain subject to official canvassing and certification.
The players
Michael Holmstrom
Michael Holmstrom is a Republican member of the Minnesota Legislature who secured another term representing Senate District 29.
Marion Rarick
Marion Rarick is a Republican member of the Minnesota House who secured another term representing House District 29B.
The details
Both Republican incumbents won by wide margins over their DFL challengers in races where all precincts reported on Tuesday. Kratky said he intends to remain politically active and pursue another campaign in 2028.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Minnesota legislative elections held, with Republicans winning both districts.
November 4, 2026: Holmstrom released a thank-you statement to voters.
November 7, 2028: Kratky's stated target for working toward his next campaign.
Political Context
Kratky called the result the DFL's strongest showing in House District 29B in 14 years, though Rarick still won by more than 23 points. The outcome continues Republican dominance of the district despite the narrowed margin.
Residents of Senate District 29 and House District 29B will be represented by Holmstrom and Rarick in the Minnesota Legislature for another term. Voters in these districts now have Republican representation confirmed pending certification.
The takeaway
Strong incumbent margins in both districts signal that the Republican hold on these seats remained firm this cycle, even as the DFL narrowed the gap in the House race.
What happens next
Official canvassing and certification of the unofficial results will follow.
Further reading
For more on how these races fit into state politics, browse Minnesota Elections.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hometownsource.
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