Minnesota State House District 6A
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ben Davis Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Ben DavisRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winSamuel GrigsbyDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ben Davis (R) 66.0, Earl Butenhoff (D) 33.9
- Last election
- Ben Davis (Republican) won by 32.1 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: DavisRight column: Grigsby
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Samuel GrigsbyDemocratic
- Ben DavisIncumbentRepublican
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
- 26,900
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen DavisWon Republican 17,76566.0% DemocraticEarl Butenhoff Democratic 9,11633.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,922
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen DavisWon Republican 13,65762.3% DemocraticRichard Blake Democratic 8,25837.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,548
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie SandstedeWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,77750.0% RepublicanRobert Farnsworth Republican 10,74749.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,824
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie SandstedeWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,05562.0% RepublicanGuy Anderson Republican 6,74637.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,138
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJulie SandstedeWon Democratic 11,85258.9% RepublicanRobert Farnsworth Republican 8,20940.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 770.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,224
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarly MelinWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,25769.4% RepublicanRoger Weber Republican 4,93030.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 370.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,608
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCarly MelinWon Democratic 14,58970.8% RepublicanRoger Weber Republican 5,98929.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 300.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,352
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid DillWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,08965.9% RepublicanJim Tuomala Republican 6,21533.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 480.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,145
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid DillWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,93271.9% RepublicanMarty Breaker Republican 6,21328.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,129
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid DillWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,129100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,614
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid DillWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,43871.4% RepublicanMarty Breaker Republican 6,17628.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,067
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid DillWon Democratic 10,80456.7% IndependentRoger Skraba Independent 4,31822.6% RepublicanTom Porter Republican 3,94520.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,467
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas BakkWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,467100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,417
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas BakkWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,64172.6% RepublicanDawn Marks Republican 4,77627.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,898
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas BakkWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,51769.9% RepublicanDawn Marks Republican 5,38130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,479
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas BakkWon Democratic 9,88060.0% RepublicanJerry Shuster Republican 6,59940.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,613
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BattagliaWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,613100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,232
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BattagliaWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,232100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,418
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BattagliaWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,57373.3% RepublicanWilliam Miller Republican 3,84526.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,492
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BattagliaWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,85978.9% RepublicanLarry Oberg Republican 2,63321.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,003
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BattagliaWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,003100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,932
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid BattagliaWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,932100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,044
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph BegichWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,044100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,993
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph BegichWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,993100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,657
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph BegichWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,657100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,569
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph BegichWon Democratic 8,10576.7% RepublicanBen G. Swarthout Republican 2,46423.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,090
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanWilliam R. OjalaWon(incumbent) Other 6,74151.5% NonpartisanRalph F. Nelson Other 6,34948.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,941
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanHarry Sieben Jr.Won Other 7,67359.3% NonpartisanWalter Klaus(incumbent) Other 5,26840.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,035
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 6A, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanWalter KlausWon(incumbent) Other 12,035100.0%
- 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 6A, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/house/6a. 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:6a
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026