State Representative District 10A
August 11, 2026 · State House District 10A; Minnesota · State house district · primary
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 44 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 43,279 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(46,237 ÷ 43,279) ÷ ln(46,237 ÷ 39,882) = 44.71, comparing state house districts in MN (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Brian Lindquist
Republican · declared
Brian Lindquist is a Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 10A. A U.S. Army veteran and retired police chief, he currently works as a substitute teacher for the Little Falls School District. Lindquist is seeking the open House seat in the 2026 Republican primary.
Mark Striemer
Republican · declared
Mark Striemer is a Republican candidate for Minnesota House District 10A in the 2026 primary election. He is the party-endorsed candidate in the Republican primary for the open seat.
Melissa Maertens
Democratic-Farmer-Labor · declared
Melissa Maertens is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for Minnesota House District 10A in the 2026 primary election.
Election sources
Source: candidates.sos.mn.gov
Source: sos.mn.gov