Minnesota State House District 8B
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Liish Kozlowski Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Liish KozlowskiDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first winShawn SavelaRepublican
Liish Kozlowski 68.5Shawn Savela 31.3
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Liish Kozlowski (Democratic) won by 37.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KozlowskiRight column: Savela
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- Won 0 of 1
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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- Liish KozlowskiIncumbentDemocratic
- Shawn SavelaRepublican
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
- 25,449
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLiish KozlowskiWonName as filed: Alicia "Liish" Kozlowski Democratic 17,44068.5% RepublicanShawn Savela Republican 7,95431.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 550.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,567
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAlicia KozlowskiWon Democratic 14,59371.0% RepublicanBecky Hall Republican 5,92928.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 450.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,441
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary FransonWon(incumbent) Republican 17,30768.0% DemocraticCarol Wenner Democratic 8,10131.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 330.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,069
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary FransonWon(incumbent) Republican 11,83162.0% DemocraticGail Kulp Democratic 7,23137.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,736
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary FransonWon(incumbent) Republican 14,74964.9% DemocraticGail Kulp Democratic 7,96235.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 250.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,871
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary FransonWon(incumbent) Republican 9,27058.4% DemocraticJay Sieling Democratic 6,56541.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 360.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,291
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary FransonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,64250.0% DemocraticBob Cunniff Democratic 10,63049.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,509
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRoger CrawfordWon Republican 8,67355.9% DemocraticTim Faust(incumbent) Democratic 6,78643.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 500.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,209
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim FaustWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,25850.8% RepublicanJudy Soderstrom Republican 9,95149.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,729
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim FaustWon Democratic 8,23052.3% RepublicanJudith Soderstrom(incumbent) Republican 7,49947.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,870
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy SoderstromWon(incumbent) Republican 9,97350.2% DemocraticTim Faust Democratic 9,89749.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,610
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJudy SoderstromWon Republican 7,77049.8% DemocraticLoren Jennings(incumbent) Democratic 6,63342.5% IndependentJames Sprague Sr. Independent 8655.5% GreenRay Fenner Green 3422.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,641
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill HiltyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,57458.9% RepublicanRoger Nelson Republican 8,06741.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,583
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill HiltyWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,86059.5% RepublicanJim Taylor Republican 6,72340.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,369
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill HiltyWon Democratic 9,75159.6% RepublicanJim Taylor Republican 6,61840.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,689
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBecky LoureyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,39657.2% RepublicanZoe Johnson Republican 6,29342.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,222
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBecky LoureyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,48966.7% RepublicanZoe Johnson Republican 5,73333.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,375
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen BooWon(incumbent) Republican 7,96459.5% DemocraticLarry Anderson Democratic 5,41140.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,228
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen BooWon(incumbent) Republican 8,81157.9% DemocraticJean Olson Democratic 6,41742.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,114
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen BooWon(incumbent) Republican 7,32872.5% DemocraticMary Abbett Democratic 2,78627.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,113
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBen BooWon Republican 9,27257.5% DemocraticEric J. Ringsred Democratic 6,84142.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,437
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas R. BerkelmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,51670.8% RepublicanGlen Truax Republican 3,92129.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,293
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas R. BerkelmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,10956.7% RepublicanJames B. Hustad Republican 6,18443.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,524
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas R. BerkelmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,79354.2% RepublicanTim Heinan Republican 5,73145.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,657
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas R. BerkelmanWon Democratic 8,00854.6% RepublicanEd Conrad Republican 6,64945.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,495
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames UllandWon(incumbent) Republican 7,20868.7% DemocraticAbdul I. Ahmad Democratic 3,28731.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,447
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota House of Representatives District 8B, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanJames UllandWon(incumbent) Other 9,51770.8% NonpartisanPatricia Bowen Other 3,93029.2%
- 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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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:8b
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026