Compare the Candidates
Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 Minnesota General Election

Candidates for State Representative District 27a, Minnesota

Vanessa Davenport - D

►Websitewww.davenportmn27a.house

Shane Mekeland - R

►Websitewww.shanemekeland.com

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Biographical

Professional Experience

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Housing & Communities

Housing

Public Safety

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Government Efficiency

Campaign Finance Reform

Individual Endorsements

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Affordability Crisis

Education & Schools

Education

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Courts, Laws & Justice

Constitution

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Privacy Rights

Energy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Data Centers

Taxes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Veterans