Biography
Dustin DuFault is the Republican candidate for the Minnesota State Senate, District 49, in the November 3, 2026 general election; the seat has no incumbent, and Krish Subrahmanian (D) and Kris Babler (unaffiliated) are also running.[1][2] A patent attorney who has practiced law for more than 25 years, he lives in Minnetonka.[3]
Dustin DuFault graduated from Argyle High School, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in 1997, and received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 2000.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he grew up on a farm in the Red River Valley in northwest Minnesota, holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, and has run his own law practice for more than 20 years.[3] He said he has lived in Minnetonka for 16 years with his wife, serves on the board of a local nonprofit, and does volunteer work in prison ministry.[3]
In the survey, DuFault listed accountable government, spending discipline and public safety as his campaign messages.[3] He said he supports standing up the Office of Inspector General's law enforcement division now rather than in 2028, opposes new state taxes and fees, and favors keeping zoning and development decisions with local cities.[3]
- 1.Minnesota State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Dustin DuFault · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Dustin DuFault - Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Minnesota Senate District 49
Dustin DuFault is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 49 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.