Minnesota State House District 40A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kelly Moller Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Aisha ElmquistDemocraticLuis WithrowRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Kelly Moller (D) 95.9
- Last election
- Kelly Moller (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Kelly Moller, is not on the candidate list.
- Aisha ElmquistDemocratic
- Luis WithrowRepublican
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28
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Official results for Minnesota
History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,596
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly MollerWon Democratic 16,86995.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 7274.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,968
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKelly MollerWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,30261.6% RepublicanBen Schwanke Republican 7,65238.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,153
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael V. NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,77572.9% RepublicanDavid True Republican 4,34826.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 300.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,838
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael V. NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,38773.1% RepublicanDavid True Republican 3,41126.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 400.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,981
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,54896.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 4333.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,806
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,71164.8% RepublicanCharles Sutphen Republican 3,07734.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,319
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael NelsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,97297.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3472.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,346
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPam MyhraWon Republican 6,67550.0% DemocraticWill Morgan(incumbent) Democratic 6,20346.5% OtherBruce Johnson Other 4583.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,392
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWill MorganWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,29756.0% RepublicanTodd Johnson Republican 8,09544.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,005
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWill MorganWon Democratic 7,45753.3% RepublicanDuke Powell(incumbent) Republican 6,54846.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,991
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDuke PowellWon Republican 8,91849.6% DemocraticWill Morgan Democratic 8,49947.2% LibertarianCharles Aldrich Libertarian 5743.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,831
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan McElroyWon(incumbent) Republican 8,74659.0% DemocraticJoe Rosenfield Democratic 5,43736.7% GreenDan Kimmel Green 6484.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,324
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan LarsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,21757.4% RepublicanTim Erlander Republican 6,10742.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,643
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan LarsonWon Democratic 6,50151.4% RepublicanTim Erlander Republican 6,14248.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,959
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark P. MahonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,29252.2% RepublicanBrian D. Skon Republican 6,66747.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,070
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark P. MahonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,77552.2% RepublicanBrian D. Skon Republican 5,29547.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,347
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMark P. MahonWon Democratic 8,20150.2% RepublicanJoyce Henry(incumbent) Republican 8,14649.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,255
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdwina GarciaWon Democratic 6,82851.5% RepublicanChris Tjornhom(incumbent) Republican 6,42748.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,942
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris TjornhomWon(incumbent) Republican 8,98656.4% DemocraticDavid Sumnicht Democratic 6,95643.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,194
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris TjornhomWon(incumbent) Republican 5,13150.3% DemocraticDavid Sumnicht Democratic 5,06349.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,787
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris TjornhomWon Republican 8,37453.0% DemocraticJames Swanson(incumbent) Democratic 7,41347.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,901
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames SwansonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,61051.2% RepublicanSteven Lindgren Republican 6,29148.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,292
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug EwaldWon(incumbent) Republican 17,292100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,601
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug EwaldWon(incumbent) Republican 10,601100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,543
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas EwaldWon(incumbent) Republican 11,23372.3% DemocraticMike Byme Democratic 4,31027.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,683
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDouglas EwaldWon Republican 4,65553.6% DemocraticJanet Yonehiro Democratic 4,02846.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,757
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 40A, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanJoan R. GroweWon Other 6,43054.7% NonpartisanDick Stranik Other 5,32745.3%
- 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
- 1972 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 40A, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/40a. Retrieved October 30, 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:40a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026