Minnesota State House District 10A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ron Kresha Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Melissa MaertensDemocraticMark StriemerRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Ron Kresha (R) 71.1, Julia Samsal Hipp (D) 28.4
- Last election
- Ron Kresha (Republican) won by 42.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
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The current holder, Ron Kresha, is not on the candidate list.
- Melissa MaertensDemocratic
- Mark StriemerRepublican
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Minnesota
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 25,250
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon KreshaWon Republican 17,95771.1% DemocraticJulia Samsal Hipp Democratic 7,15928.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1340.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,558
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon KreshaWon(incumbent) Republican 15,94796.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6113.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,140
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh HeintzemanWon(incumbent) Republican 15,67464.9% DemocraticDale Menk Democratic 8,44335.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,134
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh HeintzemanWon(incumbent) Republican 11,90762.2% DemocraticDale Menk Democratic 7,21137.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,777
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJosh HeintzemanWon(incumbent) Republican 12,91959.3% DemocraticQuinn Nystrom Democratic 8,83140.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,200
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoshua HeintzemanWon Republican 8,64653.4% DemocraticJohn Ward(incumbent) Democratic 7,53946.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,689
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,78957.0% RepublicanChris Kellett Republican 8,87242.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 280.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,283
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBud NornesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,81664.2% DemocraticRichard Kagan Democratic 5,44935.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,193
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBud NornesWon(incumbent) Republican 11,21255.5% DemocraticGreg Stumbo Democratic 8,98144.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,912
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry NornesWon(incumbent) Republican 8,92856.1% DemocraticMary Jane Westra Democratic 6,98443.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,965
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry NornesWon(incumbent) Republican 12,03260.3% DemocraticMary Jane Westra Democratic 7,93339.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,554
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry NornesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,86859.6% DemocraticDan Peterson Democratic 6,68640.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,591
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry NornesWon(incumbent) Republican 15,591100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,968
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry NornesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,29464.5% DemocraticJim Drey Alzheimer Democratic 5,67435.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,798
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLarry NornesWon Republican 9,59857.1% DemocraticTim Hunt Democratic 7,20042.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,640
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,85950.3% RepublicanLarry Nornes Republican 6,78149.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,204
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob AndersonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,96052.1% RepublicanLarry Nornes Republican 8,24447.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,659
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLoren ThompsonWon Democratic 6,56856.3% RepublicanDennis Poppenhagen(incumbent) Republican 5,09143.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,269
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis PoppenhagenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,95852.4% DemocraticLoren Thompson Democratic 6,31147.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,368
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis PoppenhagenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,83656.3% DemocraticJohn Randall Democratic 4,53243.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,458
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis PoppenhagenWon Republican 8,44662.8% DemocraticRenard Fritz Democratic 5,01237.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,171
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 7,24159.5% DemocraticDorothy Skwiera Democratic 4,93040.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,138
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 9,91365.5% DemocraticFrank Degroat Democratic 5,22534.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,067
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim EvansWon(incumbent) Republican 8,73078.9% DemocraticLorelei Mickelson Democratic 2,33721.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,699
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim EvansWon Republican 8,24456.1% DemocraticMarj Johnson Democratic 5,75839.2% OtherMarianne Bumside Other 6974.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,581
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank DegroatWon(incumbent) Republican 4,87150.8% DemocraticC. P. Neitzke Democratic 4,71049.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,488
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanFrank DegroatWon(incumbent) Other 7,27458.3% NonpartisanRobert Coalwell Other 5,21441.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,865
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanDale E. ErdahlWon Other 4,74153.5% NonpartisanLester Arends Other 4,12446.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,270
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 10A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanArlen I. ErdahlWon(incumbent) Other 8,79585.6% NonpartisanW. G. Sinn Other 1,47514.4%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Minnesota State House District 10A, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/10a. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:mn/sldl:10a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026