11/07/2026
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What started as an underdog campaign became something much bigger. The people of Senate District 4 gave us a chance, believed in our message, and made their voices heard.
This victory belongs to you.
To every supporter, volunteer, parade walker, donor, and friend who sacrificed along the way, thank you. To my wife and kids, thank you for standing beside me through every long night and weekend. I couldn't have done this without you.
We ran on one simple message, People Over Politics. And it broke through. We were the only Republican legislative flip in Minnesota and one of only a handful of Republican legislative seat flips across the country.
Our exit polling showed our team outperforming the top of the ticket by more than 1,000 votes. People looked beyond party lines and gave us their trust.
Chapter 1 is written. Chapter 2 starts now.
A recount is ahead, but our focus is already shifting to the work, bringing value to District 4, building relationships, finding common ground, and delivering results.
You gave us a chance. Now it's time to make that trust count.
Austin Peterson for Senate