Myers, Acomb Win Reelection to Minnesota House
Andrew Myers and Patty Acomb each secured another two-year term in Tuesday's general election, according to unofficial results.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections
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Andrew Myers won reelection in House District 45A with 52.4% of the vote, defeating Tracey Breazeale, while Patty Acomb won reelection in District 45B with 64.93%. The results are unofficial and were reported by the Minnesota secretary of state.
Why it matters
Both winners will return to the Minnesota House, maintaining continuity in the chamber for their districts. Their reelection reflects voter preference in two suburban legislative districts for the next legislative session.
Myers won District 45A 52.4% to 47.6% over Breazeale, with 14 write-in votes, while Acomb won District 45B 64.93% to 34.99% over Bergerson. The results are unofficial and have not been certified.
The players
Andrew Myers
Andrew Myers is a Minnesota state representative who was first elected to House District 45A in 2023 and holds a law degree from the University of Montana.
Patty Acomb
Patty Acomb is a Minnesota state representative who has served eight years in the Legislature and previously served on the Minnetonka city council.
The details
Myers, first elected to House District 45A in 2023, holds a law degree from the University of Montana and a bachelor's degree in business management from Bradley University. Acomb has served eight years as a Minnesota state representative and holds a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology.
Timeline
2023: Myers first elected to House District 45A.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: General election held; both incumbents reelected.
January 1, 2027: Myers and Acomb scheduled to be sworn in for two-year terms.
Political Context
Both races follow Minnesota's biennial House cycle, in which every seat is up for election every two years and winners serve two-year terms. The reelections keep the incumbents in place for the next session starting January 2027.
Voters in Districts 45A and 45B will have the same representatives in the Minnesota House for the next two years. The swearing-in on January 1 marks when their new terms begin.
The takeaway
Re-elected legislators bring continuity to their districts through the next session, so constituents can expect the same representatives to carry forward current priorities. Tracking the certified results will confirm the final margins.
What happens next
Myers and Acomb are scheduled to be sworn in on January 1, 2027, to begin their two-year terms.
Further reading
For more on how state legislative seats are contested, see Elections coverage across Minnesota.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Hometownsource.
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