Former DFL lawmaker Ryan Winkler launches bid to return to Minnesota House

Winkler previously served as the House majority leader and has a well-documented history of controversial moments.

November 13, 2025

Left: Ryan Winkler announces his campaign for Minnesota House (Ryan Winkler/X); Right: Ryan Winkler flips off then-Republican State Sen. Scott Jensen during a press conference. (Minnesota Senate Republicans/Facebook)

Luke Sprinkel

Luke Sprinkel previously worked as a Legislative Assistant at the Minnesota House of Representatives. He grew up as a Missionary Kid (MK) living in England, Thailand, Tanzania, and the Middle East. Luke graduated from Regent University in 2018.

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Former DFL lawmaker Ryan Winkler launches bid to return to Minnesota House

Luke Sprinkel