Minnesota State House District 30A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Walter Hudson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Walter HudsonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winJoey SmythDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Walter Hudson (R) 62.7, Sonja Buckmeier (D) 37.2
- Last election
- Walter Hudson (Republican) won by 25.5 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HudsonRight column: Smyth
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Joey SmythDemocratic
- Walter HudsonIncumbentRepublican
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
- 26,717
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter HudsonWon Republican 16,76362.7% DemocraticSonja Buckmeier Democratic 9,93637.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,316
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWalter HudsonWon Republican 12,72862.6% DemocraticSonja Buckmeier Democratic 7,57037.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,389
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul NovotnyWon Republican 16,15466.2% DemocraticChad Hobot Democratic 8,21933.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,843
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNick ZerwasWon(incumbent) Republican 11,47464.3% DemocraticSarah Hamlin Democratic 6,35735.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,859
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNick ZerwasWon(incumbent) Republican 14,30568.6% DemocraticSarah Hamlin Democratic 6,52731.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 270.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,647
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNick ZerwasWon(incumbent) Republican 9,34968.5% DemocraticBrenden Ellingboe Democratic 4,27931.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,961
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNick ZerwasWon Republican 12,72363.7% DemocraticHolly Neuman Democratic 7,21736.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,355
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTina LieblingWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,81455.1% RepublicanCharlie Oconnell Republican 5,52744.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,392
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTina LieblingWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,76861.9% RepublicanJake Dettinger Republican 6,62438.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,442
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTina LieblingWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,10652.9% RepublicanCarla Nelson Republican 6,33647.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,147
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTina LieblingWon Democratic 8,71250.8% RepublicanCarla Nelson(incumbent) Republican 8,43549.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,398
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarla NelsonWon Republican 5,33439.8% DemocraticTina Liebling Democratic 4,44633.2% IndependentJoe Duffy Independent 3,61827.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,108
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFran BradleyWon(incumbent) Republican 11,15465.2% DemocraticGerry Werven Democratic 5,95434.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,563
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFran BradleyWon(incumbent) Republican 11,563100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,926
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFran BradleyWon(incumbent) Republican 12,926100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,253
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFran BradleyWon Republican 7,73263.1% DemocraticRoxanne Mindeman Democratic 4,52136.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,384
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGil GutknechtWon(incumbent) Republican 10,38459.7% DemocraticTom Christensen Democratic 7,00040.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,886
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean HartleWon(incumbent) Republican 7,98167.2% DemocraticJanis Ray Democratic 3,90532.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,290
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean HartleWon(incumbent) Republican 8,71265.5% DemocraticDave Funk Democratic 4,57834.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,817
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean HartleWon(incumbent) Republican 6,33264.5% DemocraticDick Leonard Democratic 3,48535.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,985
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean HartleWon Republican 7,32352.4% DemocraticTom J. Shea(incumbent) Democratic 6,66247.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,398
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom J. SheaWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,50052.4% RepublicanHugh L. Miller Republican 5,89847.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,778
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry KalisWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,93785.6% OtherPaul Egeness Other 1,84114.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,019
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry KalisWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,66363.8% RepublicanTerry Guanella Republican 4,35636.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,350
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry KalisWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,03970.0% RepublicanKen Dahms Republican 4,31130.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,578
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry KalisWon Democratic 6,27654.2% RepublicanDale E. Erdahl(incumbent) Republican 5,30245.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,460
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanDale E. ErdahlWon(incumbent) Other 10,85280.6% NonpartisanJohn Dauffenbach Other 2,60819.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,262
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanJulian HookWon Other 6,20855.1% NonpartisanMelvyn Javinsky Other 5,05444.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,354
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 30A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanBill FrenzelWon(incumbent) Other 7,21054.0% NonpartisanMelvyn Javinsky Other 6,14446.0%
- 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 30A, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/30a. 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:30a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026