Minnesota State House District 41A

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Wayne Johnson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Cole BirkelandDemocratic

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Wayne Johnson (R) 50.5, Lucia Wroblewski (D) 49.4

Wayne JohnsonRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win

Last election: Wayne Johnson (Republican) won by 1.1 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Races: None listed; Won 1 of 1
Years since first win: Not available; 2

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Cole BirkelandDemocratic
Wayne JohnsonIncumbentRepublican

Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28

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History (27 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 30,039
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWayne JohnsonWon	Republican	15,16750.5%	50.5%
DemocraticLucia Wroblewski	Democratic	14,84049.4%	49.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	320.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,491
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMark WiensWon	Republican	11,80150.2%	50.2%
DemocraticPat Driscoll	Democratic	11,67349.7%	49.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	170.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 22,181
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticConnie BernardyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	14,20864.0%	64.0%
RepublicanSusan A. Erickson	Republican	7,93735.8%	35.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	360.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,463
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticConnie BernardyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	11,96764.8%	64.8%
RepublicanSusan A. Erickson	Republican	6,45335.0%	35.0%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	430.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,154
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticConnie BernardyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	12,16860.4%	60.4%
RepublicanRyan Evanson	Republican	7,94639.4%	39.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	400.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,739
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticConnie BernardyWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,26560.2%	60.2%
RepublicanJeff Phillips	Republican	5,45139.7%	39.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	230.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,523
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticConnie BernardyWon	Democratic	12,65361.6%	61.6%
RepublicanDale Helm	Republican	7,82938.1%	38.1%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	410.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,135
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKeith DowneyWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,35451.4%	51.4%
DemocraticKevin Staunton	Democratic	9,76748.5%	48.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 24,311
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanKeith DowneyWon	Republican	8,92536.7%	36.7%
OtherRon Erhardt(incumbent)	Other	7,76031.9%	31.9%
DemocraticKevin Staunton	Democratic	7,62631.4%	31.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,363
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon ErhardtWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,13359.6%	59.6%
DemocraticJeff Rich	Democratic	8,23040.4%	40.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 23,914
Election day: November 2, 2004
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon ErhardtWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,74657.5%	57.5%
DemocraticLaura Davis	Democratic	10,16842.5%	42.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,461
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRon ErhardtWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,23064.7%	64.7%
DemocraticDebbie James	Democratic	7,23135.3%	35.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,110
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlice SeagrenWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,24267.6%	67.6%
DemocraticTodd Anderson	Democratic	5,86832.4%	32.4%

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlice SeagrenWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,334100.0%	100.0%

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlice SeagrenWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,339100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,184
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlice SeagrenWon(incumbent)	Republican	10,92377.0%	77.0%
DemocraticMichel Hanensmith	Democratic	3,26123.0%	23.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,629
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAlice SeagrenWon	Republican	12,28566.0%	66.0%
DemocraticSteve Fernlund	Democratic	6,34434.0%	34.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,112
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanPaul HufnagleWon	Republican	11,07261.1%	61.1%
DemocraticZella Shannon	Democratic	7,04038.9%	38.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 20,539
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn HimleWon(incumbent)	Republican	14,85672.3%	72.3%
DemocraticWilliam Brooks	Democratic	5,68327.7%	27.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 11,118
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn HimleWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,10072.8%	72.8%
DemocraticDeborah Frethem	Democratic	3,01827.1%	27.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 17,677
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn HimleWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,99573.5%	73.5%
DemocraticChuck Wolter	Democratic	4,68226.5%	26.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,079
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn HimleWon(incumbent)	Republican	9,75969.3%	69.3%
DemocraticChuck Wolter	Democratic	4,32030.7%	30.7%

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanSally OlsenWon	Republican	11,022100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,283
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn ArlandsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,93857.8%	57.8%
RepublicanSally Olsen	Republican	4,34542.3%	42.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,450
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn ArlandsonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,81058.1%	58.1%
RepublicanDoug McFarland	Republican	5,64041.9%	41.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,210
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticJohn ArlandsonWon	Democratic	4,76051.7%	51.7%
RepublicanJulian Hook(incumbent)	Republican	4,45048.3%	48.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,392
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Minnesota House of Representatives District 41A, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
NonpartisanJulian HookWon(incumbent)	Other	7,94259.3%	59.3%
NonpartisanGerald Mundt	Other	5,45040.7%	40.7%

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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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:41a

DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026