Minnesota State Senate District 22
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rich Draheim Republican · Member list as of Oct 28Rich Draheim isn’t on the ballot for this seat
Last result · 2022 general (different candidates): Rich Draheim (R) 96.9
- Earlier results
- Bill Weber (Republican) won by 43.4 points, 2020, older linesBill Weber (Republican) won by 40.5 points, 2016, older linesAll 17 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,761
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich DraheimWon(incumbent) Republican 29,79996.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 9623.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,599
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 26,69769.2% DemocraticShawna Marshall Democratic 9,93625.7% OtherBrian Abrahamson Other 1,9475.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,707
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 25,76970.2% DemocraticBrian Abrahamson Democratic 10,91029.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 280.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,054
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WeberWon Republican 19,54852.8% DemocraticAlan Oberloh Democratic 17,45747.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 490.1%
1970 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: 2022.
All elections (17 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 30,761
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRich DraheimWon(incumbent) Republican 29,79996.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 9623.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 38,599
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 26,69769.2% DemocraticShawna Marshall Democratic 9,93625.7% OtherBrian Abrahamson Other 1,9475.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,707
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WeberWon(incumbent) Republican 25,76970.2% DemocraticBrian Abrahamson Democratic 10,91029.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 280.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,054
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill WeberWon Republican 19,54852.8% DemocraticAlan Oberloh Democratic 17,45747.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 490.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,793
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MagnusWon Republican 15,31059.4% DemocraticKevin B. Vickerman Democratic 10,44440.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 390.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,472
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames VickermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,68358.0% RepublicanBill Weber Republican 12,78942.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,512
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim VickermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 20,18762.1% RepublicanAlex Frick Republican 12,32537.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,881
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim VickermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 19,45665.1% RepublicanRoger Baumann Republican 10,42534.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,595
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim VickermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,595100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,413
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim VickermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,99965.8% RepublicanGary D. Spaeth Republican 11,41434.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,485
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty AdkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 18,17766.1% RepublicanRollie Lange Republican 9,30833.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,717
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty AdkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,46360.2% RepublicanMarvin Johnson Republican 8,25439.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,546
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty AdkinsWon Democratic 13,74153.8% RepublicanMark Ourada Republican 11,80546.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,101
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BernhagenWon(incumbent) Republican 21,06767.7% DemocraticKevin R. Levoir Democratic 10,03432.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,781
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn BernhagenWon(incumbent) Republican 16,11154.1% DemocraticDennis Frisell Democratic 13,67045.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,746
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanJohn BernhagenWon Other 14,37251.8% NonpartisanVictor N. Jude(incumbent) Other 13,37448.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,779
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota Senate District 22, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanVernon K. JensenWon(incumbent) Other 9,32352.4% NonpartisanMargery Burns Other 8,45647.6%
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The current holder, Rich Draheim, is not on the candidate list.
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026