In 2014, a beneficial year for Republican House candidates, Rep. Dan Schoen (DFL-54A, Cottage Grove) prevailed with 7047 votes or 55.52% over Republican Matt Kowlaski with 5629 votes or44.35%. In 2016, the both House seats sat in the Republican column. In 54A, Keith Franke (R) prevailed with 10483 or 51.43% over Jen Peterson (DFL) with…