Minnesota State House District 44A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Peter Fischer Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Peter FischerDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winJustin MiddaughRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Peter Fischer (D) 62.4, Karla J. Nelson (R) 37.5
- Last election
- Peter Fischer (Democratic) won by 24.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FischerRight column: Middaugh
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Peter FischerIncumbentDemocratic
- Justin MiddaughRepublican
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
- 19,375
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter FischerWon Democratic 12,08562.4% RepublicanKarla J. Nelson Republican 7,25537.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,784
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter FischerWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,91862.8% RepublicanAlex Pinkney Republican 5,85137.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,587
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGinny KlevornWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,64459.6% RepublicanPerry Nouis Republican 11,92940.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,132
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGinny KlevornWon Democratic 12,99553.9% RepublicanSarah Anderson(incumbent) Republican 11,11946.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,954
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSarah AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,48654.0% DemocraticGinny Klevorn Democratic 11,43345.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,891
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSarah AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,37755.5% DemocraticAudrey Britton Democratic 7,50444.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,653
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSarah AndersonWon(incumbent) Republican 12,11451.2% DemocraticAudrey Britton Democratic 11,50648.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 330.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,593
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve SimonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,53865.4% RepublicanStephen Manderfeld Republican 5,03134.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 240.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,947
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve SimonWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,39468.7% RepublicanTracy Leahy Republican 6,55331.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,476
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve SimonWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,88670.3% RepublicanJason Vanburen Republican 4,59029.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,915
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve SimonWon Democratic 11,64355.7% RepublicanJim Rhodes(incumbent) Republican 9,27244.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,569
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican 8,07748.8% DemocraticBetty Folliard(incumbent) Democratic 7,77346.9% GreenKeith J. Meland Green 7194.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,717
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty FolliardWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,42856.4% RepublicanSue McCarville Republican 7,28943.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,429
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty FolliardWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,66553.1% RepublicanWendy Rabin Republican 6,76446.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,733
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty FolliardWon Democratic 8,17952.0% RepublicanRob Samuelsen Republican 7,55448.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,657
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve KelleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,86354.2% RepublicanRob Samuelsen Republican 5,79445.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,701
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve KelleyWon Democratic 9,94656.2% RepublicanChuck Redepenning Republican 7,75543.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,034
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSally OlsenWon(incumbent) Republican 8,56857.0% DemocraticWendy Engel Democratic 6,46643.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,457
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSally OlsenWon(incumbent) Republican 10,87062.3% DemocraticSally Velick Democratic 6,58737.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,019
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSally OlsenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,41064.0% DemocraticSuzanne Brandon Democratic 3,60936.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,078
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSally OlsenWon(incumbent) Republican 10,11759.2% DemocraticStephen P. Kelley Democratic 6,96140.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,450
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSally OlsenWon(incumbent) Republican 7,79453.9% DemocraticJim Miller Democratic 6,65646.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,954
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLyndon CarlsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,90363.0% RepublicanLoel F. Bertrand Republican 4,05137.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,659
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLyndon CarlsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,19660.0% RepublicanJerry Deiley Republican 3,46340.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,138
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLyndon CarlsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,35466.0% RepublicanJerry Deiley Republican 3,78434.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,891
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLyndon CarlsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,95557.4% RepublicanKerry Koestler Republican 2,93642.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,711
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanLyndon CarlsonWon Other 5,00251.5% NonpartisanPhil Sherman Other 4,70948.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,330
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanBruce F. VentoWon Other 4,22850.8% NonpartisanDaniel Bostrom Other 4,10249.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,488
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanJohn ChenowethWon Other 5,98757.1% NonpartisanDaniel Bostrom Other 4,50142.9%
- 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 44A, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/44a. 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:44a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026