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Ben Bakeberg
Ben Bakeberg (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 54B. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Bakeberg (Republican Party) is running for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 54. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Ben Bakeberg was born in Cokato, Minnesota, and lives in Jordan, Minnesota. Bakeberg earned a B.S. in elementary education from the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and an M.S. in educational leadership from Minnesota State University, Mankato. His career experience includes working as a custodian, paraprofessional, teacher, coach, assistant principal, and building principal in public and private education.[1][2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bakeberg was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Minnesota State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Minnesota State Senate District 54
Ben Bakeberg is running in the general election for Minnesota State Senate District 54 on November 3, 2026.
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B
Incumbent Ben Bakeberg defeated Jean Lee in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Bakeberg (R) | 61.9 | 15,807 |
| Jean Lee (D) | 38.0 | 9,696 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 18 | ||
| Total votes: 25,521 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jean Lee advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Ben Bakeberg advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bakeberg in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B
Ben Bakeberg defeated Brendan Van Alstyne in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Bakeberg (R) | 60.7 | 12,317 |
 | Brendan Van Alstyne (D) | 39.2 | 7,962 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 20,293 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Brendan Van Alstyne advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Ben Bakeberg advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from February 12 to May 20.
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2023
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In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota State Senate District 54 |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Tony Jurgens (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 54B 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
