Michael Holmstrom Jr.
Michael Holmstrom Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 29 district | |
| Assumed office November 18, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Website | State Senate website Campaign website |
Michael Holmstrom Jr. is an American politician serving since 2025 as a member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Holmstrom represents District 29 in central Minnesota,[1] located primarily in Wright County.[2]
Minnesota Senate
Holstrom was elected to the Minnesota Senate in a special election on November 4, 2025. The district was vacated upon the death of Republican Bruce Anderson.[3] After winning a primary election in August 2025,[4] Holstrom defeated Louis McNutt (DFL) with over 73% of the vote.[5] He was sworn in on November 18, 2025.[6]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Holmstrom Jr. | 2,090 | 73.38 | |
| Republican | Bradley Kurtz | 621 | 21.80 | |
| Republican | Rachel Davis | 137 | 4.81 | |
| Total votes | 2,848 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michael Holmstrom Jr. | 12,328 | 62.23% | −5.81% | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Louis McNutt | 7,459 | 37.65% | +5.76% | |
| Write-in | 22 | 0.11% | +0.06% | ||
| Total votes | 19,809 | 100.00% | |||
Personal life
Holmstrom lives in Buffalo, Minnesota.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Holmstrom Jr., Michael - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
- ^ "Minnesota Senate District 29" (PDF). Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved 19 November 2025.
- ^ Cox, Peter (July 29, 2025). "Special election date set for two open Minnesota Senate seats". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved November 19, 2025.
- ^ Flaum, Lauren (August 27, 2025). "Holmstrom wins GOP primary in Senate District 29". Monticello Times. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Results for State Senator District 29". Minnesota Secretary Of State. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ Cummings, Caroline (November 18, 2025). "Minnesota Senate returns to full strength with Holmstrom, Hemmingsen-Jaeger sworn in". WCCO-TV. Retrieved November 18, 2025.
- ^ "Special Election Results for State Senator District 29". Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved 6 November 2025.