Austin Peterson
Ran for Minnesota Senate District 4 in 2026; the count goes on.
Every race Peterson has run
Baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year. Running ahead of it means Peterson won voters the party’s presidential nominee did not; primaries have no baseline.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised | Baseline | Against baseline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Minnesota Senate District 4 | General | Counting | Rob Kupec (D), Write-In (I) | 49.9% | Even | $92.9K | R+6.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Minnesota Secretary of State (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Money
Peterson’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 2025–26
- $92.9K
Source: Minnesota Campaign Finance Board filings through Oct 19, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 3:53 AM ET
What’s next
From campaign filings, not from public statements.
| Peterson, Austin Senate Committee State | Active |
Source: Minnesota Campaign Finance Board filings through Oct 19, 2026Updated Nov 1, 2026, 3:53 AM ET
Who Peterson has run against
- Rob Kupec (D) · 2026 general
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: Minnesota Secretary of State (unofficial)
The seat
- Minnesota Senate District 4 · lean R+6.0 · 42nd most Democratic of 67
Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns)