Minnesota State House District 4A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Heather Keeler Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Heather Keeler (D) 58.5, Joshua Zincke (R) 41.3
- Last election
- Heather Keeler (Democratic) won by 17.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Heather Keeler, is not on the candidate list.
- Erika YoneyDemocratic
- Andrew RockholdRepublican
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
- 18,926
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather KeelerWon Democratic 11,07258.5% RepublicanJoshua Zincke Republican 7,82241.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,083
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather KeelerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,66458.6% RepublicanLynn Halmrast Republican 5,40341.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,271
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHeather KeelerWon Democratic 11,48756.7% RepublicanEdwin Hahn Republican 8,74843.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,791
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen LienWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,33565.5% RepublicanJordan Idso Republican 5,44934.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,735
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen LienWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,65362.2% RepublicanJordan Idso Republican 7,06637.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,506
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen LienWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,71358.3% RepublicanBrian E. Gramer Republican 4,77241.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,268
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen LienWon Democratic 10,01154.8% RepublicanTravis Reimche Republican 8,21845.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 390.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,643
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn PersellWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,74452.9% RepublicanRichard Lehmann Republican 6,80846.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 910.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,683
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn PersellWon Democratic 10,25952.1% RepublicanJohn Carlson Republican 8,66644.0% IndependentSharatin Blake Independent 7583.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,310
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank MoeWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,99065.3% RepublicanDavid C. Myers Republican 4,81031.4% IndependentAdam Steele Independent 5103.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,501
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank MoeWon Democratic 10,24352.5% RepublicanDoug Fuller(incumbent) Republican 8,85145.4% OtherAdam Steele Other 4072.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,328
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug FullerWon(incumbent) Republican 8,04856.2% DemocraticMonte C. Hammitt Democratic 6,28043.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,693
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug FullerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,39058.7% DemocraticSusan Hoosier Democratic 6,86538.8% IndependentAdam Steele Independent 4382.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,988
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug FullerWon Republican 7,37449.2% DemocraticGail Skare(incumbent) Democratic 6,60244.0% OtherWilliam J. Lawrence Other 1,0126.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,921
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGail SkareWon Democratic 7,84349.3% RepublicanJeffrey J. Aakhus Republican 7,56647.5% OtherAdam Steele Other 5123.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,805
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,67052.1% RepublicanJeffrey J. Aakhus Republican 6,13547.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,663
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,36378.9% RepublicanAdam Steele Republican 3,30021.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,510
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,89063.1% RepublicanAudrey Richardson Republican 4,62036.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,628
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert JohnsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,45864.7% RepublicanChris Allen Republican 5,17035.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,143
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert JohnsonWon Democratic 7,04258.0% RepublicanTed Thorson(incumbent) Republican 5,10142.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,312
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTed ThorsonWon Republican 7,48152.3% DemocraticDoug Saintonge(incumbent) Democratic 6,83147.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,460
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug SaintongeWon Democratic 7,27854.1% RepublicanFulton Gallagher Republican 6,18245.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,847
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn A. AinleyWon(incumbent) Republican 9,47453.1% DemocraticJim Thoreen Democratic 8,37346.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,810
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn A. AinleyWon Republican 6,83949.5% DemocraticDoug Saintonge(incumbent) Democratic 5,89042.6% OtherLloyd G. Kuhrke Other 1,0817.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,077
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug SaintongeWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,90359.0% RepublicanRonald Hamilton Republican 6,17441.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,238
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug SaintongeWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,30061.5% RepublicanJoe McKenna Republican 3,93738.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,763
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 4A, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanDoug SaintongeWon Other 7,59959.5% NonpartisanWillys O. Nord Other 5,16440.5%
- 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 4A, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/4a. 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:4a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026