Minnesota State House District 23B
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Patty Mueller Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Christoph DundasDemocraticPatty MuellerRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Patty Mueller (R) 58.3, Joseph Pacovsky (D) 41.6
- Last election
- Patty Mueller (Republican) won by 16.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: DundasRight column: Mueller
- Years since first win
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- 4
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- Christoph DundasDemocratic
- Patty MuellerIncumbentRepublican
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
- 19,651
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatty MuellerWonName as filed: Patricia Mueller Republican 11,46558.3% DemocraticJoseph Pacovsky Democratic 8,17441.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,150
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPatty MuellerWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Patricia Mueller Republican 8,33655.0% DemocraticThomas A. Stiehm Democratic 6,78644.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 280.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,523
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeremy MunsonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,91964.7% DemocraticLeroy McClelland Democratic 7,57735.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,136
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeremy MunsonWon Republican 10,29060.0% DemocraticJim Grabowska Democratic 6,82739.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,926
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony CornishWon(incumbent) Republican 13,33266.9% DemocraticJosh Haseman Democratic 6,57433.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,798
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony CornishWon(incumbent) Republican 11,33996.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4593.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,912
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony CornishWon(incumbent) Republican 16,27896.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 6343.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,970
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy BrynaertWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,83556.1% RepublicanDave Kruse Republican 6,10043.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,847
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy BrynaertWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,21865.1% RepublicanDale E. Jordan Republican 7,62934.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,958
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKathy BrynaertWon Democratic 9,70460.8% RepublicanLuke Robinson Republican 6,25439.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,816
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn DornWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,72156.3% RepublicanLouise Dickmeyer Republican 9,09543.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,552
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn DornWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,47758.3% RepublicanDean Kluge Republican 5,46637.6% GreenSalomon Orellana Green 6094.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,516
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward SwensonWon(incumbent) Republican 8,78056.6% DemocraticDarrel Mosel Democratic 5,91338.1% OtherLance A. Bennett Other 8235.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,928
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward SwensonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,91166.4% DemocraticJoseph Huffman Democratic 5,01733.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,449
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward SwensonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,32756.7% DemocraticDarrel Mosel Democratic 7,12243.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,787
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward SwensonWon Republican 6,89553.9% DemocraticDarrel Mosel(incumbent) Democratic 5,89246.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,805
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDarrel MoselWon Democratic 8,02350.8% RepublicanGary Schafer Republican 7,78249.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,886
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon OstromWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,65451.6% RepublicanAllen Quist Republican 6,23248.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,758
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon OstromWon Democratic 7,52851.0% RepublicanAllen Quist(incumbent) Republican 7,23049.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,529
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAllen QuistWon Republican 6,33560.2% DemocraticPeter Kitzberger Democratic 4,19439.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,781
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAllen GuistWon Republican 8,15955.2% DemocraticGary Hayer Democratic 6,62244.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,415
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAllen QuistWon Republican 7,02352.4% DemocraticSteve K. Johnson Democratic 6,39247.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,108
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,86765.3% RepublicanAl Maas Republican 5,24134.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,226
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,46052.8% RepublicanDuane F. Manzey Republican 5,76647.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,985
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,55961.2% RepublicanSandor Rozsa Republican 5,42638.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,978
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarl JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,95799.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,872
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanCarl JohnsonWon(incumbent) Other 6,70552.1% NonpartisanWillmer Bode Other 6,16747.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,757
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanWallace GustafsonWon(incumbent) Other 5,34054.7% NonpartisanS. O. Mellom Other 4,41745.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,271
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 23B, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanWallace GustafsonWon(incumbent) Other 6,72659.7% NonpartisanRoyce Ruud Other 4,54540.3%
- 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 23B, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/23b. 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:23b
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026