Scott Van Binsbergen
Scott Van Binsbergen (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 16A. He assumed office on January 14, 2025. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Van Binsbergen (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Minnesota House of Representatives to represent District 16A. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.[source]
Biography
Scott Van Binsbergen's career experience includes serving as the president of Van Binsbergen & Associates.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Van Binsbergen was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2026
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on August 11, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A
Incumbent Scott Van Binsbergen (R) is running in the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A on August 11, 2026.
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2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A
Scott Van Binsbergen defeated Kathy Hegstad in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Scott Van Binsbergen (R) | 71.6 | 16,039 |
 | Kathy Hegstad (D) | 28.3 | 6,338 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 22,401 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Kathy Hegstad advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Scott Van Binsbergen advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Minnesota State Legislature in 2025.
- Legislative Evaluation Assembly of Minnesota — Legislators are scored on their support for the organization's principles, which it defines as "provid[ing] a basis for a constitutionally limited government established to sustain life, liberty, justice, property rights and free enterprise."
- Minnesota AFL-CIO — Legislators are scored on their votes on labor issues.
- Minnesota Chamber of Commerce — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
- The Freedom Index — Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A |
Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Dean Urdahl (R) |
Minnesota House of Representatives District 16A 2025-Present |
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