SD 34 Candidates

Election day: November 3, 2026

See the Secretary of State site for all voting dates & deadlines, or check your registration

Local representation makes a difference!

These are the endorsed DFL candidates for our district. Check out their campaign pages to support them through donations, volunteering, and getting the word out.

John Hoffman

John Hoffman is undeterred in fighting for our community even after the attempt on his life in June 2025. In the State Senate, he serves as the chair of the Human Services Committee, and is also on the Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committe, as well as the Envitonment, Climate, and Legacy Committee.

Running for Reelection to State Senate
Running  to flip the 34A district in the State House

Jason Heaser

Jason Heaser is a retired Veteran and now works as a prosecutor for the Attorney General’s Office. District 34A is currently represented by a Republican, so Heaser’s campaign runs frequent door knocking events where you can volunteer to help get his name out there.

Running for Reelection for district 34B of the State House

XP Lee

XP Lee is currently serving his first term as the House Representative for district 34B. He’s on the committees for Health Finance and Policy, Children and Families Finance Policy, and Veterans and Military Affairs Division.

Letter of Support Candidates

Municipal offices, such as Mayor and School Board, are non-partisan. However, these listed candidates affirm DFL values and principles, so they were granted Letters of Support at the SD34 DFL meeting this August.

Follow the links to get involved or contribute to their campaigns!

Dayton

Mayor - Tony Albright

City Council - Alyssa Senescall

City Council - Luke Senst

Champlin

Mayor - Jason Schaal

City Council Ward 2 - Kristin Elizondo

City Council Ward 4 - Sam Mwangi

Elk River

School Board - Dan Solon

School Board - Sam Carley

Coon Rapids

City Council Ward 5 - Thomas Huling

Osseo

School Board - Stacey Yurcek

School Board - Max Maher

School Board - Thomas Brooks