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“SIMON GLASER FOR STATE SENATE”

Verdict

✅True

Confidence

100%
Simon Glaser Campaign· 10/13/2026

What We Found

Simon Glaser is a real political candidate running for the Minnesota State Senate in District 24 for the 2026 election cycle.

Evidence

Simon Glaser is a documented candidate for the Minnesota State Senate, representing the Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party. He is running to represent District 24 in the 2026 general election, which is scheduled for November 3, 2026. His campaign is active, with an official website, campaign committee filings, and media coverage confirming his candidacy. He is a teacher and union leader based in Rochester, Minnesota. He advanced from a canceled primary election to face Republican candidate Nels Pierson in the general election.

What's Missing or Misleading

None. The claim is a straightforward identification of a political candidate.

Sources Reviewed (4)

Ballotpedia

Simon Glaser

Published unknownAccessed 2026-10-27View
Simon Glaser for State SenatePrimary

Meet Simon

Published unknownAccessed 2026-10-27View
Minnesota Public Radio (MPR News)

In Rochester, a legislative race that could make or break party control at the Capitol

Published 2026-10-07Accessed 2026-10-27View
Transparency USAPrimary

Simon Glaser - Minnesota Candidate

Published unknownAccessed 2026-10-27View

Primary Sources

Simon Glaser for State SenatePrimary

Meet Simon

Accessed 2026-10-27View
Transparency USAPrimary

Simon Glaser - Minnesota Candidate

Accessed 2026-10-27View

Fact-Check History

First checked: 10/13/2026
Last updated: 10/13/2026