Harry Niska
Harry Niska (Republican Party) is a member of theMinnesota House of Representatives, representingDistrict 31A. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.
Niska (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theMinnesota House of Representatives to representDistrict 31A. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.
Niska was electedMinnesota House Majority Leader on February 6, 2025.[1]
Biography
Harry Niska earned a B.A. in political science from Concordia College at Moorhead and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota. Niska's career experience includes working as an attorney.[2]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
Niska was assigned to the following committees:
2023-2024
Niska was assigned to the following committees:
Elections
2024
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A
IncumbentHarry Niska defeatedDara Grimmer in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Harry Niska (R) | 61.1 | 15,461 |
| Dara Grimmer (D) | 38.7 | 9,802 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 39 | ||
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 25,302 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Dara Grimmer advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. IncumbentHarry Niska advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A.
Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Niska in this election.
2022
See also: Minnesota House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A
Harry Niska defeatedBetsy O'Berry in the general election for Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Harry Niska (R) | 59.5 | 11,638 |
| Betsy O'Berry (D) | 40.4 | 7,904 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 19,557 | ||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled.Betsy O'Berry advanced from the Democratic primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled.Harry Niska advanced from the Republican primary for Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A | Won general | $36,716 | $37,493 |
| 2022 | Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A | Won general | $36,710 | $35,894 |
| Grand total | $73,426 | $73,387 | ||
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from February 12 to May 20.
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2023
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In 2023, theMinnesota State Legislature was in session from January 3 to May 22.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Candidate Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A | Officeholder Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A | Personal |
Footnotes
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| Preceded by Kurt Daudt (R) | Minnesota House of Representatives District 31A 2023-Present | Succeeded by - |
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