Minnesota State House District 44B
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Leon Lillie Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
TJ HawthorneIndependentLeon LillieDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Leon Lillie (D) 56.4, Bill Dahn (R) 37.6, T. J. Hawthorne (L) 5.9
- Last election
- Leon Lillie (Democratic) won by 18.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HawthorneRight column: Lillie
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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- Leon LillieIncumbentDemocratic
- TJ HawthorneIndependent
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
- 21,950
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeon LillieWon Democratic 12,36956.4% RepublicanBill Dahn Republican 8,25437.6% LibertarianT. J. HawthorneName as filed: Tj Hawthorne Libertarian 1,2985.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 290.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,250
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeon LillieWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,19756.6% RepublicanWilliam Johnston Republican 6,26038.5% LibertarianT. J. Hawthorne Libertarian 7854.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,836
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatty AcombWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,34062.3% RepublicanGary Porter Republican 10,48037.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,038
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatty AcombWon Democratic 15,08262.7% RepublicanGary Porter Republican 8,93537.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,378
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJon ApplebaumWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,92954.9% RepublicanPatti Meier Republican 11,39344.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 560.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,532
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJon ApplebaumWon Democratic 9,50751.3% RepublicanRyan Rutzick Republican 8,98148.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 440.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,638
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn H. BensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,75455.8% RepublicanMark Stefan Republican 10,84844.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,407
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRyan WinklerWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,60564.6% RepublicanRick Rice Republican 5,78835.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,686
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRyan WinklerWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,52467.0% RepublicanBrad Kadue Republican 7,16233.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,263
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRyan P. WinklerWon Democratic 11,98769.4% RepublicanJohn Palmatier Republican 5,27630.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,911
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon LatzWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,64166.8% RepublicanJohn Palmatier Republican 7,27033.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,847
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon LatzWon Democratic 10,35254.9% RepublicanLisa Lebedoff Peilen Republican 7,77241.2% GreenKaryn Milos Green 7233.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,854
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,44958.5% DemocraticNathan A. Busch Democratic 7,40541.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,380
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,59862.4% DemocraticSusan Bloyer Democratic 5,78237.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,714
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RhodesWon(incumbent) Republican 9,30655.7% DemocraticSusan Bloyer Democratic 7,40844.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,669
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim RhodesWon Republican 8,39761.4% DemocraticRoger D. Fletcher Democratic 5,27238.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,692
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGloria SegalWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,33666.0% RepublicanRichard Hoag Republican 6,35634.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,386
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGloria SegalWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,78663.6% RepublicanThomas Clawson Republican 5,60036.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,727
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGloria SegalWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,92567.3% RepublicanSteve Katkov Republican 5,80232.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,666
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGloria SegalWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,93465.0% RepublicanJim Lafave Republican 3,73235.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,670
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGloria SegalWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,32558.4% RepublicanGeorge Selin Republican 7,34541.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,138
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGloria SegalWon Democratic 8,05353.2% RepublicanJim Rhodes Republican 7,08546.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,519
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDorothy HokrWon Republican 6,26750.1% DemocraticPeter E. Meinstma Democratic 6,25249.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,779
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeo G. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,35154.7% RepublicanDorothy Hokr Republican 4,42845.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,801
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeo G. AdamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,17360.8% RepublicanRandy Landis Republican 4,62839.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,440
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeo G. AdamsWon Democratic 4,25157.1% RepublicanJ. B. Clifford(incumbent) Republican 3,18942.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,884
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanJ. B. CliffordWon Other 5,66552.0% NonpartisanScott Craigie Other 5,21948.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,945
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanTony BennettWon Other 5,18452.1% NonpartisanBruce Lindahl(incumbent) Other 4,76147.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,007
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 44B, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanBruce LindahlWon(incumbent) Other 7,05458.8% NonpartisanTony Bennett Other 4,95341.3%
- 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
- 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 44B, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/44b. 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:44b
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026