Biography
Sam Rosemark is the Democratic candidate for Minnesota State Senate District 44 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican James Tacheny.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as a lifelong district resident and member of the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School Board.[2]
Rosemark graduated from Tartan High School and from the University of Minnesota, Morris, in 2021, according to his Ballotpedia profile.[1] In the survey, he said he earned degrees in political science and economics and previously served as Director of Advocacy for the University of Minnesota Alumni Association.[2] He said he grew up in his mother's hair salon and his father's family bakery.[2]
Rosemark listed lowering everyday costs, protecting reproductive freedom and LGBTQ+ rights, defending workers' rights and protecting clean air and water among his priorities.[2] He said he is especially passionate about public education, affordability, workers' rights, health care and the environment.[2] He won the August 11, 2026 Democratic primary.[1]
- 1.Sam Rosemark - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Sam Rosemark - Ballotpedia (Candidate Connection survey responses, 2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Minnesota Senate District 44
Sam Rosemark is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Minnesota Senate District 44 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.