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MN State Senate District 4: Republican Challenger Beats Democrat Incumbent

By Alex Carmenaty Nov 4, 2026 | 9:19 AM

(KNOX/KFGO) – In the Minnesota State Senate District 4 race, Republican Challenger Austin Peterson has defeated Democrat Incumbent Rob Kupec by 4 votes. The voting percentage was 49.95 percent to 49.94 percent.

State law says that a publicly funded recount for a Legislative race could happen if the winning candidate wins by less than half a percentage point. Kupec says he is looking forward to a recount. 

District 4 includes most of Clay and Becker counties. 

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