Biography
Charles McConaughay is the Democratic candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 27B, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] An information technology professional, he said in a Ballotpedia survey that he is running on modernizing government and strengthening schools.[1][3]
McConaughay said in a Ballotpedia survey that he grew up in Pine City, Minnesota, and has worked in information technology for more than 20 years, leading IT support teams and managing large operational budgets.[3] He said his family returned to Minnesota in 2022 after nearly two decades in Arizona and that he lives in Baldwin with his wife, children and parents.[3]
McConaughay's stated priorities include replacing outdated public technology and improving government accountability, and increasing funding stability for schools, fully meeting special education commitments, expanding student mental health services and strengthening career and technical education.[3]
- 1.Charles McConaughay - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Charles McConaughay - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Minnesota House District 27B
Charles McConaughay is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Minnesota House District 27B as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
