Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B

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Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B
Incumbent
Assumed office: January 3, 2023

Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B is represented by Andy Smith (D).

As of the 2020 Census, Minnesota state representatives represented an average of 42,610 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 39,663 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Minnesota House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Minnesota legislators assume office on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January after the election. When the first Monday in January falls on January 1, legislators assume office on the first Wednesday after the first Monday.[1][2]

Qualifications

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

To be eligible to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives, a candidate must:[3]

  • Be eligible to vote in Minnesota
  • Be 21 years of age or more upon assuming office
  • Be a resident of Minnesota for at least one year before the general election
  • Be a resident of the legislative district for at least six months before the general election
  • Have not filed for another office at the upcoming primary or general election
  • Participated in the party's most recent precinct caucuses, or intend to vote for a majority of the party's candidates at the next general election (if major party candidate)


Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislative salaries, 2024[4]
SalaryPer diem
$51,750/yearFor senators: $86/day. For representatives: $66/day.

Vacancies

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

Vacancies in the Minnesota State Legislature are filled through election. If there are more than 150 days before the next state general election, and the legislature will not be in session before the results are canvassed, then any vacancy is filled at the next state general election.[5][6]

If the vacancy happens during the legislative session, the governor has five days to issue a writ calling for a special election. The election must take place no more than 35 days after the issuance of the writ. If the legislature is out of session and there are fewer than 150 days before the next state general election, the governor must call for a special election so the winner of the election can take office when the legislature reconvenes.[6][7]

DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Minnesota Cons. Art. 4, § 4 and Minnesota Stat. § 204D.19


District map

Redistricting

2020 redistricting cycle

See also: Redistricting in Minnesota after the 2020 census

Minnesota enacted new legislative district boundaries on February 15, 2022, when a special judicial redistricting panel issued an order adopting final maps. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lorie Gildea established the five-judge special redistricting panel in June 2021 to hear legal challenges regarding redistricting and adopt maps should the legislature not agree on them. The panel consisted of two state court of appeals justices and three state district court judges. Republican governors originally appointed two of the five justices, Democratic governors originally appointed two, and former Gov. Jesse Ventura (Reform) originally appointed one justice.

On June 2, 2022, Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed legislation containing adjustments to Senate Districts 15 and 16 as well as to House Districts 15, 16, and 58.[8] The changes were effective for the 2022 elections. On May 24, 2023, Walz signed a state budget bill that included modifications to Senate Districts 9, 12, 17, and 24.[9][10][11] The changes were effective for the 2024 elections.

How does redistricting in Minnesota work? In Minnesota, congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the Minnesota State Legislature. These lines are subject to veto by the governor.[12]

The Minnesota Constitution requires "that state Senate districts be contiguous, and that Representative districts be nested within Senate districts." State statutes apply contiguity requirements to all congressional and state legislative districts. Furthermore, state statutes stipulate that political subdivisions should not be divided "more than necessary."[12]

Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B
before 2020 redistricting cycle

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Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B
after 2020 redistricting cycle

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Elections

2024

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B

Incumbent Andy Smith defeated Wes Lund in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andy Smith
Andy Smith (D)
 
64.0
 
12,847
Wes Lund (R)
 
35.8
 
7,184
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.2
 
40

Total votes: 20,071
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Andy Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Wes Lund advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B.

2022

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B

Andy Smith defeated John Robinson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Andy Smith
Andy Smith (D) Candidate Connection
 
64.0
 
10,040
Image of John Robinson
John Robinson (R)
 
35.9
 
5,634
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
3

Total votes: 15,677
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Andy Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. John Robinson advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B.

2020

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B

Liz Boldon defeated Kenneth Bush in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Liz Boldon
Liz Boldon (D) Candidate Connection
 
58.0
 
13,211
Image of Kenneth Bush
Kenneth Bush (R)
 
41.8
 
9,522
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
32

Total votes: 22,765
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Liz Boldon advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Kenneth Bush advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B.

2018

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B

Incumbent Duane Sauke defeated Kenneth Bush in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Duane Sauke
Duane Sauke (D)
 
60.1
 
11,260
Image of Kenneth Bush
Kenneth Bush (R)
 
39.8
 
7,452
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
23

Total votes: 18,735
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B

Incumbent Duane Sauke advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
Image of Duane Sauke
Duane Sauke

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B

Kenneth Bush advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B on August 14, 2018.

Candidate
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Kenneth Bush

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2016

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on August 9, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was May 31, 2016. Incumbent Kim Norton (D) did not seek re-election.

Duane Sauke defeated Fran Bradley in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B general election.[13][14]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25B General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Duane Sauke 51.86% 10,886
     Republican Fran Bradley 48.14% 10,106
Total Votes 20,992
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State


Duane Sauke ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B Democratic primary.[15][16]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25B Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Duane Sauke  (unopposed)


Fran Bradley ran unopposed in the Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B Republican primary.[15][16]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25B Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Fran Bradley  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election was held on August 12, 2014, and a general election took place on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 3, 2014. Incumbent Kim Norton was unopposed in both the Democratic primary and the general election.[17][18][19]

2012

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2012

Elections for the Minnesota House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 14, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was June 5, 2012. Incumbent Kim Norton (D) defeated Melissa Valeriano (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.[20][21]

Minnesota House of Representatives, District 25B, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKim Norton Incumbent 57.6% 11,869
     Republican Melissa Valeriano 42.4% 8,725
Total Votes 20,594

Campaign contributions

From 2000 to 2024, candidates for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B raised a total of $765,638. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $30,626 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B
Year Amount Candidates Average
2024 $69,405 2 $34,702
2022 $26,031 2 $13,016
2020 $66,759 2 $33,379
2018 $47,302 2 $23,651
2016 $92,781 2 $46,391
2014 $18,094 1 $18,094
2012 $45,512 2 $22,756
2010 $69,639 2 $34,820
2008 $73,253 2 $36,627
2006 $71,340 2 $35,670
2004 $88,481 2 $44,241
2002 $56,585 2 $28,293
2000 $40,456 2 $20,228
Total $765,638 25 $30,626


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. Minnesota.gov, "Minnesota Statute 3.05," accessed February 12, 2021
  2. Minnesota.gov, "Minnesota Statute 3.011," accessed November 1, 2021
  3. Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Qualifications," accessed May 22, 2025
  4. National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
  5. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes, "Constitution of the State of Minnesota," accessed February 12, 2021 (Article 4, Section 4)
  6. 6.0 6.1 Minnesota Revisor of Statutes, "2020 Minnesota Statutes," accessed February 12, 2021 (Statute 204D.19 (1)-(3))
  7. Minnesota Revisor of Statutes, "2020 Minnesota Statutes," accessed February 12, 2021 (Statute 204B.13)
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  12. 12.0 12.1 All About Redistricting, "Minnesota," accessed May 4, 2015
  13. Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filing Search," accessed August 25, 2016
  14. Minnesota Secretary of State, "General election results, 2016," accessed December 19, 2016
  15. 15.0 15.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed June 3, 2016
  16. 16.0 16.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Minnesota State Primary: Tuesday, August 9, 2016," accessed August 9, 2016
  17. Minnesota Secretary of State, "State Canvassing Board Report," August 19, 2014
  18. Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed July 25, 2014
  19. Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 General Election Results," accessed November 4, 2014
  20. Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General Election Results," accessed November 12, 2013
  21. Minnesota Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary Election Results," accessed November 12, 2013


Current members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
Leadership
Speaker of the House:Lisa Demuth
Majority Leader:Harry Niska
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Jim Joy (R)
District 5A
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Ben Davis (R)
District 6B
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District 24A
District 24B
District 25A
Kim Hicks (D)
District 25B
District 26A
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District 28B
Max Rymer (R)
District 29A
District 29B
District 30A
District 30B
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District 34B
Xp Lee (D)
District 35A
District 35B
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Ethan Cha (D)
District 48A
Jim Nash (R)
District 48B
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Liz Reyer (D)
District 52B
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John Huot (D)
District 57A
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District 59A
Fue Lee (D)
District 59B
District 60A
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District 61A
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Liz Lee (D)
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Jay Xiong (D)
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