Biography
Heather Holmes is the Democratic candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 24A, in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican incumbent Duane Quam.[1][2] A researcher and former Byron Public School District board member, she also ran for the seat in 2024.[1]
Holmes said in a 2024 Ballotpedia survey that she grew up in northern Wisconsin on the shore of Lake Superior and earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-Superior.[3][1] She said she pursued a career in scientific research, including work ranging from coral reef ecology to agriculture to medical research, and had worked as a technologist in a research lab for more than 17 years.[3] Holmes and her husband moved to Byron in 2006 and have a daughter, according to the survey.[3]
Holmes held an at-large seat on the Byron Public School District board, according to Ballotpedia.[1] She lost the 2024 general election for District 24A to Quam.[1] Her 2024 survey named affordable healthcare, including mental health and rural emergency services, clean water and air, and action on climate change among her priorities.[3]
- 1.Heather Holmes - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Heather Holmes - 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 24A
Heather Holmes is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Minnesota House District 24A as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
