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November 3, 2026 Minnesota General Election

Candidates for State Representative District 18a, Minnesota

Leah Hanson - D

►Websitewww.leahhansonforhouse.com/

Erica Schwartz - R

►WebsiteEricaFormn.org

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Erica Schwartz

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