Art Johnston to face incumbent Rep. Liz Olson

Art Johnston pulled ahead in the Republican primary for Minn. House District 8A. He will face incumbent Rep. Liz Olson (DFL) in November.

Johnston defeated Allan Kehr II in Tuesday’s primary election. Johnston received 67 percent of votes.

Olson was first elected to the state House in 2016. She ran unopposed among Democrats.

The general election is Nov. 8.