Goering and Loberg Lead MN House Races

Republican candidates Tanja Goering and Dawn Loberg have taken early leads in the Minnesota House District 13A and 13B races respectively. Both open seats feature new faces as local voters decide their upcoming legislative representatives.

Minnesota House District 13A candidate Tanja Goering, R, left, answers a question during the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce candidate forum on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. DFL candidate Arlis Sayler and District 13B candidates Justin Doyle and Dawn Loberg listen.

Republican Tanja Goering leads Democratic challenger Arlis Sayler with 71.60% of the vote in Minnesota House District 13A, per late evening results from the United States. All 27 precincts reported final counts following the November election. The open seat race replaces outgoing Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth.