Minnesota State House District 53B
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rick Hansen Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Rick HansenDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first winPatti MikulskiRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Rick Hansen (D) 59.4, Aaron M. Brooksby (R) 40.5
- Last election
- Rick Hansen (Democratic) won by 18.9 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HansenRight column: Mikulski
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Rick HansenIncumbentDemocratic
- Patti MikulskiRepublican
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
- 22,238
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick HansenWon Democratic 13,20359.4% RepublicanAaron M. Brooksby Republican 9,00240.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 330.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,091
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick HansenWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,29054.4% RepublicanSteven Swoboda Republican 6,71339.3% OtherLaura E. Pride Other 1,0746.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,642
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve SandellWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,26953.1% RepublicanKelly Jahner-Byrne Republican 14,35046.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 23,448
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSteve SandellWon Democratic 12,26152.3% RepublicanKelly Fenton(incumbent) Republican 11,16947.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,382
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKelly FentonWon(incumbent) Republican 13,74056.4% DemocraticAlberder Gillespie Democratic 10,62043.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,165
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKelly FentonWon Republican 8,63456.9% DemocraticKay Hendrikson Democratic 6,51543.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,993
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAndrea KiefferWon(incumbent) Republican 12,06054.8% DemocraticAnn Marie Metzger Democratic 9,90945.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,945
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol McFarlaneWon(incumbent) Republican 9,28854.8% DemocraticChris Knopf Democratic 7,63645.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,188
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol McFarlaneWon(incumbent) Republican 12,04154.3% DemocraticChris Knopf Democratic 10,14745.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,723
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarol McFarlaneWon Republican 9,54553.9% DemocraticJim Berry Democratic 8,17846.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,028
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MeslowWon(incumbent) Republican 12,79558.1% DemocraticEmily Waymire Democratic 9,23341.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,999
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MeslowWon Republican 10,42654.9% DemocraticBrett Smith Democratic 8,57345.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,613
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarl JacobsonWon Republican 9,52248.5% DemocraticMaureen Anderson Democratic 8,52643.5% OtherMargaret Behrens Other 1,5658.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,797
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSherry BroeckerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,93561.4% DemocraticMaureen Anderson Democratic 6,86238.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,325
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSherry BroeckerWon(incumbent) Republican 10,44857.0% DemocraticMarc Asch Democratic 7,87743.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,502
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSherry BroeckerWon Republican 8,87257.2% DemocraticMarc Asch(incumbent) Democratic 6,63042.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,459
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc AschWon Democratic 9,28750.3% RepublicanDon Valento(incumbent) Republican 9,17249.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,361
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad StaniusWon(incumbent) Republican 9,19859.9% DemocraticKurt Koehler Democratic 6,16340.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,823
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad StaniusWon(incumbent) Republican 10,30761.3% DemocraticKevin Edberg Democratic 6,51638.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,085
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad StaniusWon(incumbent) Republican 5,69556.5% DemocraticTom Heimerl Democratic 4,39043.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,809
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad StaniusWon Republican 7,61651.4% DemocraticDonald R. Glover Democratic 7,19348.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,975
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert W. ReifWon(incumbent) Republican 7,10554.8% DemocraticJohn T. Farmer Democratic 5,87045.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,831
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles C. HalbergWon(incumbent) Republican 11,48361.0% DemocraticRobert Miller Democratic 7,34839.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,700
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles C. HalbergWon Republican 7,80957.0% DemocraticRobert Jensen(incumbent) Democratic 5,89143.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,223
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert JensenWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,21350.6% RepublicanCharles C. Halberg Republican 8,01049.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,437
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert JensenWon Democratic 4,39352.1% RepublicanRichard M. Helgeson Republican 4,02647.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,366
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanBradley G. PieperWon Other 7,75162.7% NonpartisanMarlene Roth Other 4,61537.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,330
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanDon SamuelsonWon(incumbent) Other 7,31270.8% NonpartisanFelix Janacek Other 3,01829.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,191
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 53B, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanDon SamuelsonWon Other 6,22555.6% NonpartisanJohn Laurian(incumbent) Other 4,96644.4%
- 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 53B, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/53b. 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:53b
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026