Minnesota State Senate District 5
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Paul Utke Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general (different candidates): Paul Utke (R) 72.8, A. John Peters (D) 27.1
- Last election
- Paul Utke (Republican) won by 45.7 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FynbohRight column: Wiener
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
Open seat
The current holder, Paul Utke, is not on the candidate list.
- Skylar FynbohDemocratic
- Mike WienerRepublican
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (17 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 39,450
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul UtkeWon(incumbent) Republican 28,73172.8% DemocraticA. John Peters Democratic 10,68727.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 320.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,280
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin EichornWon(incumbent) Republican 25,16955.6% DemocraticRita Albrecht Democratic 16,70636.9% OtherRobyn Smith Other 2,4005.3% OtherDennis Barsness Other 9672.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,010
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJustin EichornWon Republican 20,24050.6% DemocraticTom Saxhaug(incumbent) Democratic 19,68749.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 830.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,709
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTom SaxhaugWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,30152.3% RepublicanJohn Carlson(incumbent) Republican 19,36247.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 460.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,019
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid J. TomassoniWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,32269.7% RepublicanMatt Matasich Republican 9,66630.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,565
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid J. TomassoniWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,14377.9% RepublicanMatt Matasich Republican 7,42222.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,519
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid J. TomassoniWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,37277.1% RepublicanMatt Matasich Republican 8,14722.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,559
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid J. TomassoniWon Democratic 24,52775.3% RepublicanMatt Matasich Republican 8,03224.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,926
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerry JanezichWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,03375.3% RepublicanTom Dean Republican 7,89324.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 35,280
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJerry JanezichWon Democratic 25,23671.5% RepublicanMatt Matasich Republican 10,04428.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,488
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald DicklichWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,488100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,358
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald DicklichWon(incumbent) Democratic 21,358100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 27,909
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald DicklichWon(incumbent) Democratic 27,909100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,174
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald DicklichWon Democratic 26,174100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,317
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge PerpichWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,317100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,131
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanGeorge PerpichWon(incumbent) Other 16,93858.1% NonpartisanPatrick J. McGauley Other 12,19341.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,040
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1971)
Minnesota Senate District 5, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share NonpartisanC. R. HansenWon(incumbent) Other 9,00456.1% NonpartisanJim Mork Other 7,03643.9%
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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Minnesota State Senate District 5, election results 1970 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/mn/senate/5. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026