Incumbent, candidate announce bids for MN House District 24A

BYRON, Minn. (KTTC) – In anticipation of the 2026 primary election, candidates are announcing their bids for election.

Byron scientist and former school board member, Heather Holmes, announced her bid for Minnesota House District 24A Tuesday night.

Holmes will run in hopes of representing parts of Olmsted and Dodge Counties. The seat is currently held by Republican Duane Quam. Holmes previously ran for the seat in 2024 but lost.

The 24A hopeful says she believes rural communities deserve leadership that listens, solves problems, and puts people first. Holmes in running on a number of issues, that includes protecting local government aid for rural communities and boosting school resources.

On Tuesday, Republican Duane Quam told KTTC he plans to seek reelection. According to Quam’s website, he stands on a platform of a limited and sensible government, fiscal responsibility, and free enterprise.

Quam was first elected in 2010. He currently serves on the Election Finance and Government Operations Committee, State Government Finance and Policy Committee, and Education Finance Committee.

While both have declared they will run, they cannot officially file for candidacy until May 2026.

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