Erica Schwartz

Republican Party

Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A

Tenure

2025 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

1

Predecessor:Jeff Brand (D)

Compensation

Base salary

$51,750/year

Per diem

$86/day

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Associates

South Central College, 2019

Personal

Profession

Business owner

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

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Erica Schwartz (Republican Party) is a member of theMinnesota House of Representatives, representingDistrict 18A. She assumed office on January 14, 2025. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Schwartz (Republican Party) ran for election to theMinnesota House of Representatives to representDistrict 18A. She won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Erica Schwartz earned an associate degree from South Central College in 2019. Her career experience includes working for her husband’s family business, Nicollet Mart, and as a student recruiter.^[1]

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2025-2026

Schwartz was assigned to the following committees:

• House Higher Education Finance and Policy Committee,Co-Vice Chair
• Public Safety and Criminal Justice Reform Finance and Policy Committee
• House Taxes Committee

Elections

2024

See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A

Erica Schwartz defeated incumbentJeff Brand in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erica Schwartz (R)	51.6	12,282
		Jeff Brand (D)	48.2	11,480
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	42

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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. IncumbentJeff Brand advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled.Erica Schwartz advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 18A.

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Campaign finance summary

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