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Minnesota · Minnesota Secretary of State · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Tad Jude

Republican

Former judge from the 10th judicial district (2011–2021), former Democratic state senator from the 48th district (1983–1989), and nominee for MN-3 in 2024

2026 race · Minnesota Secretary of State

2% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

98%2%

12% chance of winning · race rated Likely D

88%12%
● Steve SimonINC● Tad Jude
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Background

Experience
State legislature
Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: Wikipedia · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Minnesota, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · MN-3 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 41.5% · 170,427 votes

    Lost

Opponents in 2026