Minnesota State House District 23A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Peggy Bennett Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Nick RonnenbergRepublicanJoe StalochDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Peggy Bennett (R) 67.8, Joe Staloch (D) 32.1
- Last election
- Peggy Bennett (Republican) won by 35.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: RonnenbergRight column: Staloch
- Races
- None listed
- Won 0 of 1
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Candidates on the ballot
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The current holder, Peggy Bennett, is not on the candidate list.
- Joe StalochDemocratic
- Nick RonnenbergRepublican
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
- 22,959
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeggy BennettWon Republican 15,55467.8% DemocraticJoe Staloch Democratic 7,37932.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,309
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeggy BennettWon(incumbent) Republican 12,03865.8% DemocraticMary Hinnenkamp Democratic 6,25234.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,927
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBjorn OlsonWon Republican 14,32468.5% DemocraticPatricia Fahey Bacon Democratic 6,52331.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 800.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,135
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GuntherWon(incumbent) Republican 10,49761.3% DemocraticHeather L. Klassen Democratic 6,63338.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,106
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GuntherWon(incumbent) Republican 13,70068.1% DemocraticZac Huntley Democratic 6,39031.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,973
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GuntherWon(incumbent) Republican 9,23261.7% DemocraticPat Bacon Democratic 5,73538.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,473
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob GuntherWon(incumbent) Republican 11,54456.4% DemocraticKevin Labenz Democratic 8,90843.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,623
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry MorrowWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,59655.0% RepublicanRebecca Peichel Republican 7,00744.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,754
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry MorrowWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,20963.6% RepublicanMike Bidwell Republican 7,54536.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,852
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTerry MorrowWon Democratic 8,83452.4% RepublicanAndrew D. Davis Republican 8,01847.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,898
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth JohnsonWon Democratic 10,37249.6% RepublicanHoward Swenson(incumbent) Republican 9,61846.0% OtherLance A. Bennett Other 9084.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,446
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward SwensonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,08452.1% DemocraticRuth Johnson(incumbent) Democratic 7,80544.7% GreenTom Marks Green 5573.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,156
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames ClarkWon(incumbent) Republican 9,80164.7% DemocraticCody Schreyer Democratic 5,01733.1% OtherRobert H. Vanhee Other 3382.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,788
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames ClarkWon Republican 8,66462.8% DemocraticBonnie Joann McKnight Democratic 5,12437.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,842
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarb VickermanWon(incumbent) Republican 9,36063.1% DemocraticBonnie Joann McKnight Democratic 5,48236.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,807
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarb VickermanWon(incumbent) Republican 8,40165.6% DemocraticBonnie Joann McKnight Democratic 4,40634.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,789
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBarb VickermanWon Republican 12,789100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,715
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry DempseyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,16476.2% DemocraticAlan Geisdorf Democratic 2,55123.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,036
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry DempseyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,48665.1% DemocraticCloe Klinkner Democratic 4,55034.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,875
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry DempseyWon(incumbent) Republican 7,11172.0% DemocraticFranz Kitzberger Democratic 2,76428.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,591
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry DempseyWon(incumbent) Republican 10,83379.7% DemocraticGeorge J. Germann Democratic 2,75820.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,004
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry DempseyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,18963.0% DemocraticRalph H. Stadick Democratic 4,81537.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,939
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGary SchaferWon Republican 7,42153.2% DemocraticTerry Morrison Democratic 6,51846.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,032
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond J. AlbrechtWon(incumbent) Republican 6,38253.0% DemocraticTerry Morrison Democratic 5,65047.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,707
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond J. AlbrechtWon(incumbent) Republican 7,90157.6% DemocraticDouglas P. Peterson Democratic 5,80642.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,547
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRaymond J. AlbrechtWon Republican 5,75254.5% DemocraticWilliam Treinen Democratic 4,77445.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,502
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanAugust MuellerWon(incumbent) Other 7,67261.4% NonpartisanWilliam Treinen Other 4,83038.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,199
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanWilliam D. ShoresWon(incumbent) Other 4,30459.8% NonpartisanLynden Nelson Other 2,89540.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,822
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanW. D. ShoresWon(incumbent) Other 6,822100.0%
- 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 23A, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/23a. 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:23a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026