Biography
David Torgelson is the Democratic candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 16A, in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Republican Scott Van Binsbergen.[1][2] A retired attorney who worked in the Renville County Attorney's Office for 28 years, he says he has lived in the district for 32 years.[3]
David Torgelson earned a high school diploma from Willmar High School, a bachelor's degree from Luther College in 1983, and a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1986.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he is retired after serving in the Renville County Attorneys Office for 28 years.[3] Torgelson listed three campaign messages: affordability, including sustaining Minnesota's free school lunch program, paid family and medical leave, and more support for daycare assistance; continued assistance to local units of government such as school districts, counties and municipalities; and helping vulnerable people such as those with mental illness or physical disabilities.[3]
- 1.Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.David Torgelson · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.David Torgelson - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Minnesota House District 16A
David Torgelson is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Minnesota House District 16A as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
