Sen. Steve Cwodzinski to retire in 2026
Sen. Steve Cwodzinski announced he will retire and will not seek reelection in 2026. In a statement thanking constituents in Eden Prairie and Minnetonka, he invoked the Constitution’s “more perfect union” language, and his Senate District 49 is forecast to significantly favor the DFL in 2026.
📌 Key Facts
- Sen. Steve Cwodzinski announced he will retire in 2026.
- In his statement he thanked residents of Eden Prairie and Minnetonka and invoked the Constitution’s phrase about a “more perfect union.”
- Alpha News MN reported the announcement on 2025-11-17 in an article titled “Two state senators, author of ‘sanctuary state’ bill announce retirement from legislature.”
- The Alpha News MN article grouped Cwodzinski’s retirement with another senator’s and noted that the author of the ‘sanctuary state’ bill was among those announcing retirement.
- The article noted that State Senate District 49 (SD49) “significantly favors” the DFL in 2026.
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Two state senators, author of ‘sanctuary state’ bill announce retirement from legislature
New information:
- Cwodzinski issued a new statement thanking Eden Prairie and Minnetonka and invoking the Constitution’s 'more perfect union' language.
- Article notes SD49 'significantly favors' the DFL in 2026.