Minnesota State House District 18A

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Erica Schwartz Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Leah HansonDemocratic

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Erica Schwartz (R) 51.6, Jeff Brand (D) 48.2

Erica SchwartzRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win

Last election: Erica Schwartz (Republican) won by 3.4 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races: None listed; Won 1 of 1
Years since first win: Not available; 2

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Leah HansonDemocratic
Erica SchwartzIncumbentRepublican

Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28

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History (29 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 23,804
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanErica SchwartzWon	Republican	12,28251.6%	51.6%
DemocraticJeff Brand	Democratic	11,48048.2%	48.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	420.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,672
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJeff BrandWon	Democratic	9,53051.0%	51.0%
RepublicanSusan Akland(incumbent)	Republican	9,11948.8%	48.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	230.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,077
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDean UrdahlWon(incumbent)	Republican	19,59497.6%	97.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	4832.4%	2.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,177
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDean UrdahlWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,88469.2%	69.2%
DemocraticJustin Vold	Democratic	4,26924.9%	24.9%
OtherKyle Greene	Other	6503.8%	3.8%
LibertarianJill Galvan	Libertarian	3632.1%	2.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	110.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,186
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDean UrdahlWon(incumbent)	Republican	17,78797.8%	97.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	3992.2%	2.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,825
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDean UrdahlWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,96567.2%	67.2%
DemocraticSteven Schiroo	Democratic	4,80832.4%	32.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	520.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,151
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDean UrdahlWon(incumbent)	Republican	11,74458.3%	58.3%
DemocraticNancy Larson	Democratic	8,37241.5%	41.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	350.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,357
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon ShimanskiWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,07597.7%	97.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2822.3%	2.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 19,434
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon ShimanskiWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,31263.4%	63.4%
DemocraticEric Angvall	Democratic	7,12236.6%	36.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,130
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon ShimanskiWon	Republican	8,61456.9%	56.9%
DemocraticKevin Johnson	Democratic	6,51643.1%	43.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,595
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanScott NewmanWon	Republican	10,58756.9%	56.9%
DemocraticKevin Johnson	Democratic	8,00843.1%	43.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,645
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanTony KielkuckiWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,09662.1%	62.1%
DemocraticLowell Ueland	Democratic	5,54937.9%	37.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,070
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRob EastlundWon	Republican	8,19145.3%	45.3%
DemocraticDick Welch	Democratic	7,01138.8%	38.8%
OtherClyde E. Miller	Other	2,22212.3%	12.3%
OtherLarry Fuhol	Other	6463.6%	3.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,398
Election day: November 3, 1998
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJim RostbergWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,81953.8%	53.8%
DemocraticDick Welch	Democratic	7,57946.2%	46.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,428
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJim RostbergWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,73256.6%	56.6%
DemocraticKen Reine	Democratic	6,69643.4%	43.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,672
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJim RostbergWon	Republican	6,60352.1%	52.1%
DemocraticHarold Lasley(incumbent)	Democratic	6,06947.9%	47.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,974
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticHarold LasleyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,09757.0%	57.0%
RepublicanJim Rostberg	Republican	6,87743.0%	43.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,539
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLeroy KoppendrayerWon	Republican	6,51952.0%	52.0%
DemocraticJerome Peterson(incumbent)	Democratic	6,02048.0%	48.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,543
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJerome PetersonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,21860.7%	60.7%
RepublicanDavid Jamison	Republican	5,32539.3%	39.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,266
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJerome PetersonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,52357.9%	57.9%
RepublicanSteve Verbeek	Republican	4,74342.1%	42.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,398
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJerome PetersonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,72857.7%	57.7%
RepublicanOwen Baas	Republican	5,67042.3%	42.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,617
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJerome PetersonWon	Democratic	7,33658.1%	58.1%
RepublicanRobert J. Bunger	Republican	5,28141.9%	41.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,716
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDick WelchWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,17658.4%	58.4%
RepublicanOwen Baas	Republican	6,54041.6%	41.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,670
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDick WelchWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,55251.7%	51.7%
RepublicanDale Thompson	Republican	5,03739.8%	39.8%
OtherLoretta Freihammer	Other	1,0818.5%	8.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,878
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticDick WelchWon	Democratic	7,33749.3%	49.3%
RepublicanMike Ives	Republican	6,16541.4%	41.4%
OtherLoretta Freihammer	Other	1,3769.3%	9.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,165
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticClaudia M. MeierWon	Democratic	5,52654.4%	54.4%
RepublicanMike Ives	Republican	4,63945.6%	45.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,504
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
NonpartisanLynn BecklinWon	Other	7,67761.4%	61.4%
NonpartisanJohn Bares(incumbent)	Other	4,82738.6%	38.6%

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
NonpartisanGeorge MannWon(incumbent)	Other	7,831100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,670
Election day: November 5, 1968
District map: Older district map (1966 to 1971)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
NonpartisanGeorge MannWon	Other	5,80554.4%	54.4%
NonpartisanGilbert Esau(incumbent)	Other	4,86545.6%	45.6%

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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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:18a

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026