Minnesota State House District 5A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Krista Knudsen Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Krista KnudsenRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winDan S. MitchellDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Krista Knudsen (R) 71.3, Brian Hobson (D) 28.6
- Last election
- Krista Knudsen (Republican) won by 42.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KnudsenRight column: Mitchell
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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- Dan S. MitchellDemocratic
- Krista KnudsenIncumbentRepublican
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
- 26,428
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKrista KnudsenWon Republican 18,85571.3% DemocraticBrian Hobson Democratic 7,55128.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,904
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKrista KnudsenWon Republican 14,73570.5% DemocraticBrian M. Hobson Democratic 6,15929.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,514
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt BlissWon Republican 11,48253.4% DemocraticJohn Persell(incumbent) Democratic 9,99646.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,904
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn PersellWon Democratic 8,45450.0% RepublicanMatt Bliss(incumbent) Republican 8,44350.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,151
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt BlissWon Republican 10,31853.9% DemocraticJohn Persell(incumbent) Democratic 8,80846.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,270
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn PersellWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,87155.2% RepublicanPhillip Nelson Republican 6,38544.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,423
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn PersellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,90156.1% RepublicanLarry Howes(incumbent) Republican 8,49743.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,662
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,79970.8% RepublicanGreg Knutson Republican 4,84229.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 210.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,691
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,23078.4% RepublicanGreg Knutson Republican 4,46121.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,392
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,99280.5% RepublicanGreg Knutson Republican 3,40019.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,168
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,20876.6% RepublicanGerald Williams Republican 4,96023.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,428
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,75480.1% IndependentScott Dane Independent 3,67419.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,838
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,99177.2% RepublicanTom Dean Republican 3,84722.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,518
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,57874.6% RepublicanMatt Matasich Republican 3,94025.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,365
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,53276.6% RepublicanMatt Matasich Republican 3,83323.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,773
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,04674.8% RepublicanMatt Matasich Republican 3,72725.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,856
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,856100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,126
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,26276.4% RepublicanJean Weir Republican 2,86423.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,956
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,27780.8% RepublicanWilliam Pasch Republican 2,67919.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,289
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas RukavinaWon Democratic 9,59578.1% RepublicanJim Higgins Republican 2,69421.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,202
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominic ElioffWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,69376.9% RepublicanWilliam Pasch Republican 3,50923.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,909
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominic ElioffWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,909100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,499
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominic ElioffWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,499100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,543
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominic ElioffWon Democratic 11,543100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,125
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter X. FuginaWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,84171.7% RepublicanGary R. Gorham Republican 4,28428.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,985
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPeter X. FuginaWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,37761.5% RepublicanHerbert F. Pfremmer Republican 4,60838.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,316
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanPeter X. FuginaWon(incumbent) Other 7,41751.8% NonpartisanC. Allan Gunderson Other 6,89948.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,321
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanHelen McMillanWon(incumbent) Other 5,57576.2% NonpartisanTom Kough Other 1,74623.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,480
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 5A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanHelen McMillanWon(incumbent) Other 6,54077.1% NonpartisanArthur Larson Other 1,94022.9%
- 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 5A, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/5a. 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:5a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026