Minnesota State House District 2A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bidal Duran Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Bidal DuranRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winReed J. OlsonDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Bidal Duran (R) 51.9, Reed Olson (D) 48.0
- Last election
- Bidal Duran (Republican) won by 3.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: DuranRight column: Olson
- Years since first win
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Reed J. OlsonDemocratic
- Bidal DuranIncumbentRepublican
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
- 22,211
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBidal DuranWonName as filed: Bidal Duran Jr. Republican 11,51851.9% DemocraticReed Olson Democratic 10,66748.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,257
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew J. GrossellWon(incumbent) Republican 8,83654.4% DemocraticReed Olson Democratic 7,40545.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,439
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMathew J. GrossellWon(incumbent) Republican 14,00962.4% DemocraticJeremiah Liend Democratic 8,39537.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,838
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew J. GrossellWon(incumbent) Republican 10,06659.8% DemocraticMichael Northbird Democratic 6,76540.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,374
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatthew J. GrossellWon Republican 12,38763.9% DemocraticJerry Loud Democratic 6,92535.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 620.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,971
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDave HancockWon Republican 7,83952.4% DemocraticRoger Erickson(incumbent) Democratic 7,10947.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,652
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger A. EricksonWon Democratic 10,73054.6% RepublicanDave Hancock(incumbent) Republican 8,90145.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,430
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent EkenWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,50255.9% RepublicanSteve Green Republican 5,91544.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,946
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent EkenWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,41163.6% RepublicanSteve Green Republican 6,53536.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,034
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent EkenWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,42869.4% RepublicanPatricia Crabb Republican 4,60630.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,534
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent EkenWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,93959.0% RepublicanJim Ellefson Republican 7,59541.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,635
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent EkenWon Democratic 8,47154.2% RepublicanGreg Lund Republican 7,16445.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,862
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie LiederWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,76659.0% RepublicanChris Tiedeman Republican 6,09641.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,499
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie LiederWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,94663.6% RepublicanMitch Thompson Republican 4,55336.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,008
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie LiederWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,92566.1% RepublicanMitch Thompson Republican 5,08333.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,733
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie LiederWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,78461.1% RepublicanJim Olson Republican 4,94938.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,453
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie LiederWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,32060.3% RepublicanJim Olson Republican 6,13339.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,600
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie LiederWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,600100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,683
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernard LiederWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,02363.3% RepublicanDave Tucker Republican 4,66036.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,068
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie LiederWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,29665.9% RepublicanDave Tucker Republican 3,77234.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,205
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBernie LiederWon Democratic 6,81551.6% RepublicanSteve Gorman Republican 6,39048.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,805
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony StadumWon(incumbent) Republican 7,22456.4% DemocraticMerlyn Merkens Democratic 5,58143.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,935
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony StadumWon(incumbent) Republican 8,08258.0% DemocraticOmar Rood Democratic 5,85342.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,955
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTony StadumWon Republican 5,60551.2% DemocraticWilliam Kelly(incumbent) Democratic 5,35048.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,969
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam KellyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,969100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,450
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam KellyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,57169.5% IndependentEd Beiswenger Independent 2,87930.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,153
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanWilliam KellyWon(incumbent) Other 7,11854.1% NonpartisanNorman Wagner Other 6,03545.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,037
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanM. J. McCauleyWon Other 5,29458.6% NonpartisanFrank Theis(incumbent) Other 3,74341.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,810
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 2A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanFrank TheisWon(incumbent) Other 5,44650.4% NonpartisanRoland F. Stover Other 5,36449.6%
- 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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Election Wrld. (2026). Minnesota State House District 2A, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/2a. 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:2a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026