Steven Jacob
Steven Jacob (Republican Party) is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 20B. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Jacob (Republican Party) is running for election to the Minnesota State Senate to represent District 20. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 11, 2026.[source]
Biography
Steven Jacob was born in Minnesota. He earned a high school diploma from Plainview High School. Jacob's career experience includes working as a farmer/small business owner. As of 2024, he was affiliated with Farm Bureau.[1][2] Jacob has served on the Winona County Commission.[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Jacob was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee
- Human Services Finance and Policy Committee
- Rules and Legislative Administration Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee
2023-2024
Jacob was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee
- Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy Committee
Elections
2026
See also: Minnesota State Senate 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 State Senate District 20
Steven Jacob (R) is running in the Republican primary for Minnesota State Senate District 20 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 20B
Incumbent Steven Jacob defeated Michael Hutchinson in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20B on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Jacob (R) | 66.9 | 16,854 |
 | Michael Hutchinson (D) | 33.1 | 8,333 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 24 | ||
| Total votes: 25,211 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Michael Hutchinson advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Steven Jacob advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20B.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Jacob in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20B
Steven Jacob defeated Elise Diesslin in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steven Jacob (R) | 66.1 | 13,375 |
| Elise Diesslin (D) | 33.8 | 6,845 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 20,239 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Elise Diesslin advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20B.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Steven Jacob advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 20B.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2024
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- I have a proven record of reigning in government and I continue that mission at the House of Representatives.
- I have proven track record of being responsible with the environment while being respectful to business. My knowledge as a farmer has made me an excellent fit for the state agriculture committee. In my ten years on the Winona County Board of commissioners I served on as many Water Resource boards as could. Serving on those boards has made me an excellent fit as a member of the state Environment and Natural Resources Committee as Well.
- My past actions are proof of the reputation that I have earned as Government watchdog. I intend to continue my mission to downsize government and defend the taxpayer
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Minnesota State Legislature in 2024.
- AFSCME Council 5 — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
- 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.
- National Federation of Independent Business — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Minnesota State Legislature in 2023.
- 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 American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Minnesota House of Representatives, "Rep. Steven Jacob," accessed April 24, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 6, 2024
- ↑ Elect Jacob, "About," accessed April 24, 2023
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Minnesota House of Representatives District 20B 2023-Present |
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