Zach Dorholt

Zach Dorholt is a father, mental health professional, and community advocate from St. Cloud running for a seat in the Minnesota House in November. With degrees in Community Development and Counseling Psychology from St. Cloud State University, Zach has dedicated his career to expanding access to mental health care, supporting working families, and strengthening the public institutions that make Minnesota a great place to live, work, and raise a family. In addition to expanding access to mental health resources, he is running to strengthen health care access, address the affordability crisis, and protect natural resources.

This district came down to a margin of under 200 votes in the previous election, and this year is just as competitive. Zach is ready to win his race and help Democrats gain ground in the Minnesota House.

Minnesota is on the frontlines of the fight against Trump and MAGA extremism. 2026 is a historic opportunity to build power in this true battleground, expand the one-seat blue majority in the state Senate, and re-establish a Democratic majority in the Minnesota House.

Minnesota Democrats have worked tirelessly for progress while standing up to federal bullying. Meanwhile, Republicans have largely stood by while the Trump administration has withheld federal funds, targeted Minnesota communities with masked federal agents, and failed to address rising costs and quality of life concerns.

The DLCC’s continued support in Minnesota helped Democrats win and protect a majority in the state Senate in 2022 and tie the state House in 2024. On the heels of six majority-deciding special elections this cycle, Democrats have momentum on their side, announcing that the DFL has reached a fundraising record and full candidate recruitment for the first time ever.

Minnesota is poised for historic progress this year, but Republicans are desperate to sell out their constituents to advance Trump’s self-serving agenda. The stakes have never been higher, and the DLCC is all hands on deck to bring national support and attention to the Minnesota candidates fighting for the future of the North Star State.