GOP Candidates to Meet at April 21 Forum in Marshall for Open House Seat

Three Republicans vie for Minnesota House District 15A seat after incumbent's retirement.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 5:15pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a rural Midwest town hall or community center, with warm sunlight streaming through the windows and deep shadows cast across the exterior. The scene evokes a sense of civic engagement and political discourse in a small-town setting.The upcoming candidate forum in Marshall will give voters a chance to hear directly from the Republican contenders vying for an open Minnesota House seat.Marshall Today

Three Republican candidates - Hunter McFall, Brad Hennen, and David Sturrock - will participate in a candidate forum on April 21 in Marshall, Minnesota to vie for the open Minnesota House District 15A seat. The seat is being vacated by incumbent Rep. Chris Swedzinski, who is not seeking re-election.

Why it matters

This open seat in a rural Minnesota district is an important race that will help determine the balance of power in the state legislature. The forum will give voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates and make an informed decision in the upcoming election.

The details

The candidate forum is scheduled for April 21 at the MERIT Center in Marshall, with a meet-and-greet starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the forum at 6 p.m. The three Republican candidates - Hunter McFall, Brad Hennen, and David Sturrock - entered the race after incumbent Rep. Chris Swedzinski announced he would not seek re-election. District 15A includes Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Lyon, and part of Chippewa counties.

  • Rep. Chris Swedzinski announced he would not seek re-election.
  • The candidate forum is scheduled for April 21, 2026 in Marshall, Minnesota.

The players

Hunter McFall

A resident of Granite Falls, McFall works as a paramedic and EMS educator.

Brad Hennen

Hennen lives in rural Ghent and has a background in farming and agricultural sales.

David Sturrock

Sturrock is a resident of Marshall and teaches political science at Southwest Minnesota State University. He previously served on the Marshall City Council.

Rep. Chris Swedzinski

The incumbent Minnesota House District 15A representative who is not seeking re-election.

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What’s next

Voters in Minnesota House District 15A will have the opportunity to hear from the three Republican candidates at the April 21 forum and make their choice in the upcoming election.

The takeaway

This open seat race in a rural Minnesota district will be an important contest that could impact the balance of power in the state legislature. The candidate forum will give voters a chance to directly engage with the candidates and make an informed decision.