Minnesota Senate District 49 DFL Candidates fo4 2026 Elections
Top section: Endorsed candidates
Bottom section: Hennepin County candidates not yet endorsed (convention June 13)
DFL Endorsed Candidates in 2026
These candidates are running as members of the DFL and have been endorsed during the convention process.
Get to know them below and visit their webpages for more information. Many would be happy to speak to you about your questions and concerns for the community. If a particular candidate resonates with you, please consider supporting them with your time, monetary contribution, and vote!
Minnesota House Districts 49A and 49B, and Senate District 49
Minnesota House of Representatives and Senators are elected officials who create, review, and pass legislation for the State of Minnesota. They may also serve on various committees to work on more specific issues. If you live in Senate District 49, you live in either House District 49A or 49B. Find your district by looking up your address here.
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Rep. Alex Falconer - 49A
We have had incredible progress this past session. It is crucial that we not only protect these legislative wins for all Minnesotans but that we also continue to work to make our state and communities better for our children and all generations that will follow.
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Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn - 49B
As a millennial and a mom of four young children, Representative Kotyza-Witthuhn has brought a fresh perspective to the Minnesota House of Representatives and is part of the new generation of leadership in Minnesota.
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Krish Subrahmanian - 49
A local physician and Chief Medical Officer at Hennepin Health, Krish Subrahmanian has spent his career helping families navigate challenges, celebrate milestones, and find their footing. As an Air Force flight surgeon, he worked alongside service members who understand leadership means putting mission and people before politics.
Endorsed Candidate for Minnesota State Auditor
The State Auditor supervises and audits the finances of local governments in Minnesota.
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Zack Flipovich
I would be the first Accountant in this role in 50 years. That experience matters. I'll work not just to prevent fraud at the local level, but support leaders with the tools they need to solve problems in their own communities.
Endorsed Candidates for Other Minnesota State Offices
Positions that are up for election in 2026 include Attorney General, State Auditor, Secretary of State, Lieutenant Governor, and Governor.
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Keith Ellison - Attorney General
Keith has served as attorney general since Minnesotans first elected him in 2018. As the People’s Lawyer, Keith’s job is to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect.
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Steve Simon - Secretary of State
It’s not easy to stand against disinformation. But that’s exactly what Steve Simon has done. Minnesotans have shown their confidence in our system by making Minnesota #1 in voter turnout for the last three elections in a row.
Endorsed Candidates for U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate
Representatives of the U.S. House and Senate are elected officials who create, review, and pass Federal legislation. Representatives may also serve on various committees to work on more specific issues.
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Kelly Morrison - U.S. Rep
It’s an honor and a privilege to serve as the Congresswoman for Minnesota’s Third District. I am grateful you have put your trust in me to represent the people of the Third District in Washington, DC and to be your voice in Congress.
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Peggy Flanagan - Senate
Donald Trump is making it so much harder for families to get by. Peggy’s running because there aren’t enough people in Washington who understand the struggles families are facing and are ready to fight back.
Candidates Seeking DFL Endorsement in 2026
These candidates are running as members of the DFL and are seeking endorsement during the convention process.
Get to know them below and visit their webpages for more information. Many would be happy to speak to you about your questions and concerns for the community. If a particular candidate resonates with you, please consider supporting them with your time, monetary contribution, and vote!
Candidates for Hennepin County Attorney
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Cedrick Frazier
My name is Cedrick Frazier. I’m a husband, a father, a DFL State Representative, and I’m running for Hennepin County Attorney. I believe that public safety starts with public trust, and leadership starts with listening. I’ve lived the consequences of failed policies and spent my career fighting for fairness, safety, and justice for everyone.
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Anders Folk
Anders Folk is a lifelong Minnesotan, a career federal prosecutor, and a former senior official in the U.S. Department of Justice under President Joe Biden. Together, we can bring fairness and a commitment to the rule of law back to our justice system, build safer communities for all, and restore trust in the county attorney’s office.
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Hao Nguyen
I am an experienced prosecutor who believes in justice and fairness for everyone in our Hennepin County community. I will hold violent offenders accountable for their actions, while uplighting the voices of victims. I will reasonably consider innovation and responsible reform where appropriate, but never at the cost of public safety and equity for all our communities.
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Matt Pelikan
From my earliest days in Northfield to my work in courtrooms and communities across the state, I’ve seen how Minnesotans care for one another, and how much we can achieve when we stand together. I’m running for Hennepin County Attorney because I believe justice must be fair, safety must be real, and the law must work for everyone—not just the powerful.
Candidates for Hennepin County Sheriff
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Dawanna Witt
From 2020 to 2022, Hennepin County experienced a dramatic increase in violent crime, overdose deaths, and property crime. Under my leadership, the Sheriff's Office has refocused its efforts on apprehending the most violent, prolific offenders in Hennepin County alongside our state, federal and municipal partners.