Minnesota State Senate District 1

Current seat holder: Mark Johnson.

Bjorn Solberg

Bjorn Solberg On the certified Minnesota Secretary of State general election ballot, Bjorn Solberg is running in District 1, where the current seat holder is Mark Johnson.

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“Bjorn understands the importance of keeping our rural hospitals, childcare centers, emergency services, and schools functioning with well-funded programs.” (Campaign website (bjornforminnesota.com))
“I’m here because our communities deserve someone who will show up, listen, and fight for them.” (Campaign website (bjornforminnesota.com))

Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson He assumed office in 2017 and is running for re-election in the November 3, 2026 general election. On the official Minnesota Secretary of State general election ballot, Mark Johnson is certified as the Republican nominee for District 1.

· Official legislative page · Ballotpedia

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“Northwestern Minnesota has plenty to offer: good jobs, great communities to raise families, and lots of opportunity. But we do not attract enough workers or families to grow our towns and communities. We must figure out ways to showcase our great district or we will continue to see accelerated population decline.” (Ballotpedia (campaign statement))
“Our first step is to make Northwestern Minnesota a desirable place for our own children to stay and raise their families. We can do this by bolstering our primary and secondary schools. If our children possess the skills that are marketable to our local businesses, there will not be a need for our children to go elsewhere to find employment.” (Ballotpedia (campaign statement))