Minnesota State House District 22A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bjorn Olson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Sonja L. DennDemocraticBjorn OlsonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Bjorn Olson (R) 69.4, Marisa Ulmen (D) 30.5
- Last election
- Bjorn Olson (Republican) won by 38.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Years since first win
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- 4
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- Sonja L. DennDemocratic
- Bjorn OlsonIncumbentRepublican
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
- 22,616
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBjorn OlsonWon Republican 15,69969.4% DemocraticMarisa Ulmen Democratic 6,89630.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,725
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBjorn OlsonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,23869.0% DemocraticMarisa Ulmen Democratic 5,47330.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,763
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe SchomackerWon(incumbent) Republican 15,16173.0% DemocraticChris Baumberger Democratic 5,58426.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,200
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe SchomackerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,81166.7% DemocraticMaxwell Kaufman Democratic 5,37733.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,889
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe SchomackerWon(incumbent) Republican 14,31672.0% DemocraticLaura Woods Democratic 5,56428.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,659
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe SchomackerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,77966.7% DemocraticDiana Slyter Democratic 4,86833.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,583
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe SchomackerWon(incumbent) Republican 11,55559.0% DemocraticEugene Short Democratic 8,00640.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,421
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoe SchomackerWon Republican 7,59556.6% DemocraticTed Winter Democratic 5,80743.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,718
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MagnusWon(incumbent) Republican 9,83155.5% DemocraticMike McCarvel Democratic 7,88744.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,470
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MagnusWon(incumbent) Republican 8,63555.8% DemocraticMichael McCarvel Democratic 6,83544.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,562
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MagnusWon(incumbent) Republican 10,60757.1% DemocraticKathryn Ness Democratic 7,95542.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,035
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MagnusWon Republican 9,17053.8% DemocraticTed Winter(incumbent) Democratic 7,86546.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,822
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WinterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,07254.5% RepublicanSteve Brake Republican 6,75045.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,498
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WinterWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,57959.2% RepublicanSteve Brake Republican 5,91940.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,337
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WinterWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,03058.9% RepublicanBob Petrich Republican 6,30741.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,903
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WinterWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,79156.0% RepublicanMike Driscoll Republican 6,11244.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,529
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTed WinterWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,39462.9% RepublicanMichael Peil Republican 6,13537.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,616
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob McEachernWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,82360.4% RepublicanSteven Hjelmeland Republican 5,79339.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,232
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob McEachernWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,75160.1% RepublicanGeorge Johnson Republican 6,48139.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,760
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob McEachernWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,50360.4% RepublicanRichard Giebenhain Republican 4,25739.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,790
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob McEachernWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,04461.1% RepublicanRichard Giebenhain Republican 5,74638.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,112
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob McEachernWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,83159.7% RepublicanWarren Krause Republican 5,28140.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,820
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAdolph KvamWon(incumbent) Republican 11,820100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,655
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAdolph KvamWon(incumbent) Republican 7,03960.4% DemocraticDave Johnson Democratic 4,61639.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,166
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAdolph KvamWon(incumbent) Republican 7,81355.1% DemocraticCliff Benson Democratic 6,35344.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,361
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAdolph KvamWon(incumbent) Republican 6,48062.5% DemocraticRalph Blackstad Democratic 3,88137.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,674
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanAdolph KvamWon(incumbent) Other 7,55555.3% NonpartisanRobert Roberts Other 6,11944.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,958
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanEugene SmithWon Other 4,54450.7% NonpartisanHarold Dammerman(incumbent) Other 4,41449.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,689
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 22A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanHarold DammermanWon Other 5,66458.5% NonpartisanAl Payne Other 4,02541.5%
- 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 22A, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/22a. 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:22a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026