Biography
Rocco is the Republican candidate for Minnesota State Senate District 65, an open seat, in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] He advanced from the August 11, 2026 Republican primary.[2]
Rocco attended St. Bernards High School, earned an associate degree from Inver Hills Community College, and is listed by Ballotpedia as having served in the U.S. Air National Guard.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, his campaign described him as a Minnesota father and small business owner and not a professional politician.[3]
Rocco's survey answers list restoring the 1893 Minnesota flag design, a proposed elevated ramp near the Lafayette Bridge to connect Interstate 94 West to Interstate 35E North, and a new trial for Derek Chauvin among his key messages.[3] They also say he would champion tax relief, school choice, parental rights, public safety and economic opportunity.[3]
- 1.Minnesota State Senate elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Rocco · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Rocco - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Minnesota Senate District 65
Rocco is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 65 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.