RepublicanNot in office · last served 2024Last on a ballot: Nov 2020
Michelle Benson
Michelle Benson ran in 4 elections between 2010 and 2020, winning 4. Served in the Minnesota State Senate (District 49 and District 31).
- Elections
- 4
- 2010–2020
- Won
- 4
- generals, primaries and specials
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Career
Offices held, and every time Benson was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
2010201220142016201820202022202420262028Minnesota State Senate, District 49Minnesota State Senate, District 31
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Every race Benson has run
Margin: how far Benson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Minnesota State Senate, District 31 | General | Won | Kate Luthner (D) | 70.6% | R+41.2 |
| 2016 | Minnesota State Senate, District 31 | General | Won | Ricky Englund (D) | 68% | R+36.1 |
| 2012 | Minnesota State Senate, District 31 | General | Won | Mike Starr (D) | 58.6% | R+17.4 |
| 2010 | Minnesota State Senate, District 49 | General | Won | Paul Meunier (D) | 60.3% | R+20.8 |
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Seats Benson has held
- Minnesota State Senate, District 31 · 2013–2024
- Minnesota State Senate, District 49 · 2011–2014
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Who Benson has run against
- Kate Luthner (D) · 2020 election, won
- Ricky Englund (D) · 2016 election, won
- Mike Starr (D) · 2012 election, won
- Paul Meunier (D) · 2010 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)