2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota
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The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 8 U.S. representatives from the state of Minnesota, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections. Primary elections were held August 11, 2026.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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Statewide polling
District 1
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The 1st district stretches across southern Minnesota from its borders with South Dakota to Wisconsin, and includes the cities of Rochester, Mankato, Winona, Austin, Owatonna, Albert Lea, New Ulm, and Worthington. The incumbent is Republican Brad Finstad, who was re-elected with 58.5% of the vote in 2024. Democrats have not won this seat in an election since 2016.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Brad Finstad, incumbent U.S. representative[3]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Brad Finstad
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[6]
- Organizations
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 22, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Brad Finstad (R) | $2,030,569 | $808,055 | $1,283,923 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[9] | |||
Results
Finstad
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Finstad
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Goetzman
- 90–100%
Morlan
- 60–70%
- 90–100%
Tie
- 30–40%
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Brad Finstad (incumbent) | 50,523 | 90.1 | |
| Republican | Greg Goetzman | 2,907 | 5.2 | |
| Republican | Oliver Morlan | 2,624 | 4.7 | |
| Total votes | 56,054 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Nominee
- Jake Johnson, high school teacher[10]
Eliminated in primary
- Alex Eaton, real-estate company owner[11]
Declined
- Andy Smith, state representative from district 25B (2023–present) (endorsed Johnson)[12]
Endorsements
Jake Johnson
- Executive branch officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–2025)[13]
- U.S. senators
- Tina Smith, Minnesota (2018–present)[14]
- U.S. representatives
- Chris Deluzio, PA-17 (2023–present)[14]
- Pat Ryan, NY-18 (2022–present)[14]
- Greg Stanton, AZ-04 (2019–present)[14]
- Statewide officials
- Arne Carlson, former governor of Minnesota (1991–1999) (Republican)[15]
- Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota (2019–present) and former U.S. representative from MN-01 (2007–2019)[14]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees[16]
- Education Minnesota[17]
- Minnesota Association of Professional Employees[18]
- National Education Association[19]
- Service Employees International Union Minnesota State Council[20]
- Minnesota AFL-CIO[21]
- Organizations
- 314 Action[22]
- Clean Water Action[23]
- DCCC Red to Blue[24]
- End Citizens United[25]
- League of Conservation Voters[26]
- Minnesota Young DFL[27]
- Minnesota 50501[28]
- NewDem Action Fund[29]
- NRDC Action Fund[30]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[31]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[32]
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of July 22, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jake Johnson (DFL) | $2,000,547 | $988,953 | $1,011,593 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[9] | |||
Results
Johnson
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
Johnson
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Eaton
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 90–100%
50% Tie
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Jake Johnson | 47,255 | 81.7 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Alex Eaton | 10,616 | 18.3 | |
| Total votes | 57,871 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Lean R | October 16, 2026 |
| Decision Desk HQ[35] | Lean R | October 20, 2026 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Likely R | September 3, 2026 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Lean R | October 20, 2026 |
Post-primary endorsements
Brad Finstad (R)
- Labor unions
- International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49[38]
- Minnesota Pipe Trades Local 6[38]
- Organizations
Jake Johnson (DFL)
- Executive branch officials
- Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. secretary of transportation (2021–present)[14]
- U.S. senators
- Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota (2007–present)[14]
- Tina Smith, Minnesota (2018–present)[14]
- U.S. representatives
- Suzan Delbene, WA-01 (2012–present)[14]
- Chris Deluzio, PA-17 (2023–present)[14]
- Adam Gray, CA-13 (2025–present)[41]
- Greg Stanton, AZ-04 (2019–present)[14]
- Statewide officials
- Arne Carlson, former governor of Minnesota (1991–1999) (Republican)[14]
- Individuals
- Gerald Woodley, Brad Finstad's former campaign chair (Republican)[42]
- Labor unions
- United Steelworkers District 11[38]
- United Auto Workers[43]
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Brad Finstad (R) | $2,608,655 | $1,559,616 | $1,110,449 |
| Jake Johnson (DFL) | $3,205,255 | $2,180,895 | $1,024,360 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[9] | |||
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Brad Finstad (R) |
Jake Johnson (DFL) |
Undecided |
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| SurveyUSA[45][A] | October 4–9, 2026 | 565 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 44% | 46% | 10% |
| GBAO (D)[46][B] | September 18–21, 2026 | 500 (LV) | — | 46% | 47% | 7% |
| Ragnar Research Partners (R)[47][C] | March 12–14, 2026 | 400 (LV) | ± 5.0% | 52% | 42% | 6% |
| Public Policy Polling (D)[48][D] | February 2–3, 2026 | 708 (RV) | ± 3.7% | 44% | 41% | 15% |
District 2
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The 2nd district is based in the southern Twin Cities suburbs, including Burnsville, Eagan, and Lakeville. The incumbent is Democrat Angie Craig, who was re-elected with 55.5% of the vote in 2024. Craig retired to run for U.S. Senate in 2026, losing to Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan in the August 11, 2026, DFL primary election.[49]
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Nominee
- Matt Little, former state senator from the 58th district (2017–2021)[50]
Eliminated in primary
- Abdisallam Abdulle, educator[51][52]
- Kaela Berg, state representative from district 55B (2021–present)[53]
- Matt Klein, state senator from the 53rd district (2017–present)[54]
- Hugh McTavish, Independence nominee for governor in 2022[55][52]
- Christopher Mosel[56]
Declined
- Angie Craig, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for U.S. Senate)[49]
- Mike Norton, former vice chair of the Minneapolis DFL and candidate for Minneapolis City Council in 2021[57]
- Erin Maye Quade, state senator from the 56th district (2023–present) and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018 (endorsed Little)[58]
Endorsements
Kaela Berg
- U.S. representatives
- Chris Deluzio, PA-17 (2023–present)[14]
- Lois Frankel, FL-22 (2013–present)[14]
- State legislators
- Lindsey Port, state senator from the 55th district (2021–present)[59]
- 21 state representatives[d]
- Labor unions
- Association of Flight Attendants[59]
- Communications Workers of America Minnesota State Council[59]
- United Steelworkers[59]
- Local officials
- Kaohly Her, mayor of St. Paul (2026–present)[14]
- Organizations
Matt Klein
- State legislators
- John Hoffman, state senator from the 34th district (2013–present)[66]
- Labor unions
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 512[54]
- Minnesota Pipe Trades Association[54]
- Organizations
Matt Little
- U.S. representatives
- Greg Casar, TX-35 (2023–present)[69]
- Maxwell Frost, FL-10 (2023–present)[69]
- Pramila Jayapal, WA-07 (2017–present)[14]
- Betty McCollum, MN-04 (2001–present)[14]
- Statewide officials
- Julie Blaha, state auditor of Minnesota (2019–present)[14]
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–present)[14]
- State legislators
- Erin Maye Quade, state senator from the 56th district (2023–present)[58]
- Labor unions
- Minnesota Association of Professional Employees[18]
- National Nurses United[70]
- Minnesota Postal Workers Union[71]
- Organizations
- American Priorities[72]
- A New Policy PAC[73]
- Clean Water Action[23]
- Congressional Progressive Caucus[69]
- Leaders We Deserve[74]
- Minnesota Young DFL[27]
- Minnesota 50501[28]
- MoveOn[75]
- Political parties
Declined to endorse
- U.S. representatives
- Angie Craig, MN-02 (2019–present)[50]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of July 22, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kaela Berg (DFL) | $390,965 | $343,173 | $47,792 |
| Matt Klein (DFL) | $1,215,285 | $926,534 | $288,752 |
| Matt Little (DFL) | $923,277 | $796,236 | $127,543 |
| Hugh McTavish (DFL) | $188,258 | $180,979 | $7,279 |
| Michael Stefanko (DFL) | $935 | $935 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[77] | |||
Polling
Debate
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic–Farmer–Labor | Democratic–Farmer–Labor | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
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| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Kaela Berg | Matt Klein | Matt Little | |||||
| 1[80] | Jan. 20, 2026 | Carleton College Democrats Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party |
Greg Marfleet | YouTube | P | P | P |
Results
Little
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
Klein
- 30–40%
Little
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 90–100%
Klein
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Berg
- 30–40%
- 50–60%
Tie
- 30–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Matt Little | 41,792 | 47.2 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Matt Klein | 26,898 | 30.4 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Kaela Berg | 14,743 | 16.7 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Abdisallam Abdulle | 2,323 | 2.6 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Hugh McTavish | 2,292 | 2.6 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Christopher Mosel | 444 | 0.5 | |
| Total votes | 88,492 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
- Eric Pratt, state senator from the 54th district (2013–present)[81]
Withdrawn
- Tyler Kistner, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve officer and nominee for this district in 2020 and 2022[82]
- Jeremy Westby, small-business owner (previously ran in the 3rd district; endorsed Pratt)[83]
Declined
- Zach Duckworth, state senator from the 57th district (2021–present) (running for re-election)[84]
- Joe Teirab, former federal prosecutor and nominee for this district in 2024[85]
Endorsements
Eric Pratt
- U.S. representatives
- John Kline, former MN-02 (2003–2017)[14]
- Individuals
- Jeremy Westby, small-business owner and former candidate for this seat[83]
- Political parties
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tyler Kistner (R) | $415,618 | $388,096 | $27,522 |
| Eric Pratt (R) | $259,426 | $119,734 | $139,691 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[77] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Eric Pratt | 43,813 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 43,813 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[35] | Safe D | October 1, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Likely D | April 30, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Likely D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely D | March 26, 2026 |
Post-primary endorsements
Matt Little (D)
Eric Pratt (R)
- Organizations
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of September 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Matt Little (DFL) | $1,452,273 | $1,124,467 | $328,308 |
| Eric Pratt (R) | $729,791 | $408,515 | $321,276 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[77] | |||
Polling
Hypothetical polling
Kaela Berg vs. Eric Pratt
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Kaela Berg (D) |
Eric Pratt (R) |
Undecided |
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| Harper Polling (R)[92][G] | June 18–21, 2026 | 415 (LV) | ± 4.8% | 43% | 43% | 14% |
Matt Klein vs. Eric Pratt
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Matt Klein (D) |
Eric Pratt (R) |
Undecided |
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| Harper Polling (R)[92][G] | June 18–21, 2026 | 415 (LV) | ± 4.8% | 43% | 42% | 15% |
District 3
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The 3rd district encompasses the western suburbs of the Twin Cities, including Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids to the northeast, Bloomington to the south, and Eden Prairie, Edina, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Minnetonka, and Wayzata to the west. The incumbent is Democrat Kelly Morrison, who was elected with 58.4% of the vote in 2024. Republicans have not won an election for this seat since 2016.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Nominee
- Kelly Morrison, incumbent U.S. representative[93]
Endorsements
Kelly Morrison
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- End Citizens United[96]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[97]
- League of Conservation Voters[26]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[31]
- Reproductive Freedom for All[32]
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kelly Morrison (DFL) | $777,312 | $575,556 | $227,144 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[99] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Kelly Morrison (incumbent) | 86,217 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 86,217 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Jeremy Westby, small-business owner (dropped to run in the 2nd district)[83]
Endorsements
Quentin Wittrock
- Political parties
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jeremy Westby (R) | $30,554 | $580 | $29,973 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[99] | |||
Results
Bass
- 50–60%
Bass
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Wittrock
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Tie
- 50%
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tyler Bass | 22,589 | 55.4 | |
| Republican | Quentin Wittrock | 18,165 | 44.6 | |
| Total votes | 40,754 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| Decision Desk HQ[35] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 4
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The 4th district encompasses the Saint Paul half of the Twin Cities metro area, including Ramsey County and parts of Washington County. The incumbent is Democrat Betty McCollum, who was reelected with 67.6% of the vote in 2024.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Nominee
- Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. representative[103]
Eliminated in primary
- Aswar Rahman, humanitarian and candidate for mayor of Minneapolis in 2017[104]
Endorsements
Betty McCollum
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Center for Freethought Equality[106]
- Clean Water Action[23]
- J Street[107]
- League of Conservation Voters[26]
- Minnesota Young DFL[27]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[31]
- Population Connection[108]
- Sierra Club[109]
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Betty McCollum (DFL) | $1,044,714 | $930,092 | $669,540 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[111] | |||
Results
McCollum
- 80–90%
McCollum
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Betty McCollum (incumbent) | 95,811 | 85.8 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Aswar Rahman | 15,869 | 14.2 | |
| Total votes | 111,680 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Paul Wikstrom
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Paul Xiong (R) | $36,317 | $32,631 | $3,687 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[111] | |||
Results
Wikstrom
- 70–80%
Wikstrom
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Xiong
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Rechtzigel
- 90–100%
Tie
- 40–50%
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Paul Wikstrom | 20,628 | 72.6 | |
| Republican | Paul Xiong | 4,788 | 16.9 | |
| Republican | Gene Rechtzigel | 2,988 | 10.5 | |
| Total votes | 28,404 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ[35] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 5
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The 5th district encompasses eastern Hennepin County, including all of Minneapolis and the cities of St. Louis Park, Richfield, Crystal, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, New Hope, and Fridley. The incumbent is Democrat Ilhan Omar, who was re-elected with 74.3% of the vote in 2024. Omar had expressed interest in running for U.S. Senate in 2026, but ultimately announced in April 2025 that she would run for re-election.[115]
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Nominee
- Ilhan Omar, incumbent U.S. representative[115]
Eliminated in primary
Declined
- Don Samuels, former Minneapolis city council member and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024[118]
- Ryan Winkler, former majority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2019–2023) from district 46A (2007–2015, 2019–2023), candidate for Minnesota attorney general in 2018, and candidate for Hennepin County Attorney in 2022[118]
Endorsements
Ilhan Omar
- U.S. senators
- Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota (2007–present)[118]
- Tina Smith, Minnesota (2018–present)[118]
- Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–present) and former U.S. representative from MN-05 (2007–2019)[118]
- Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota (2019–present)[118]
- Labor unions
- American Federation of Government Employees[94]
- Education Minnesota[105]
- Minnesota Association of Professional Employees[18]
- Minnesota AFL-CIO[21]
- Organizations
- End Citizens United[96]
- Minnesota Young DFL[27]
- Our Revolution[119]
- PAL PAC[120]
- Peace Action[121]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[31]
- Sierra Club[122]
- Stonewall DFL[65]
- Track AIPAC[123]
- Minnesota 50501[28]
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Ilhan Omar (DFL) | $5,090,947 | $3,842,403 | $1,572,764 |
| Latonya Reeves (DFL) | $31,095 | $29,931 | $1,444 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[125] | |||
Results
Omar
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
Omar
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Ilhan Omar (incumbent) | 122,640 | 80.7 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Julie Le | 10,201 | 6.7 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Latonya Reeves | 9,131 | 6.0 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Nate Schluter | 8,016 | 5.3 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Abena McKenzie | 1,961 | 1.3 | |
| Total votes | 151,949 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Dalia Al-Aqidi
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Dalia Al-Aqidi (R) | $965,736 | $971,287 | $33,367 |
| John Nagel (R) | $388,296 | $301,575 | $86,720 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[125] | |||
Results
Nagel
- 50–60%
Nagel
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
Al-Aqidi
- 30–40%
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Windhauser
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 70–80%
Zieska
- 90–100%
Tie
- 30–40%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Nagel | 7,777 | 52.2 | |
| Republican | Dalia Al-Aqidi | 3,902 | 26.2 | |
| Republican | Angie Windhauser | 2,315 | 15.5 | |
| Republican | Abbey Zieska | 915 | 6.1 | |
| Total votes | 14,909 | 100.0 | ||
Independents
Declared
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ[35] | Safe D | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
District 6
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The 6th district encompasses the northern suburbs and exurbs of Minneapolis, including all of Benton, Sherburne, and Wright counties and parts of Anoka, Carver, Stearns, and Washington counties. The incumbent is Republican Tom Emmer, who was re-elected with 62.0% of the vote in 2024. No Democrat has won an election for this seat since 1998.
Republican primary
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Tom Emmer
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[6]
- Organizations
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Tom Emmer (R) | $8,309,926 | $3,507,786 | $4,588,674 |
| Mike Foley (R) | $11,102 | $4,519 | $6,582 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[135] | |||
Results
Emmer
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Emmer
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Foley
- 60–70%
Tie
- 50%
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tom Emmer (incumbent) | 53,087 | 80.9 | |
| Republican | Mike Foley | 10,022 | 15.3 | |
| Republican | Chris Corey | 2,502 | 3.8 | |
| Total votes | 65,611 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Nominee
- Doug Chapin, college professor[136]
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Doug Chapin (DFL) | $239,012 | $142,547 | $96,465 |
| Anson Amberson (DFL) | $939 | $167 | $782 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[135] | |||
Endorsements
Doug Chapin
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- Political parties
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Doug Chapin | 48,394 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 48,394 | 100.0 | ||
Third-party candidates
Withdrawn
- Kelly Doss (Forward-Independence Party), small business owner[138]
Endorsements
Kelly Doss
- Political parties
Independents
Withdrawn
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ[35] | Safe R | September 8, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
Post-primary endorsements
Tom Emmer (R)
- Organizations
District 7
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The 7th district covers all but the southern end of rural western Minnesota, and includes the cities of Moorhead, Willmar, Alexandria, and Fergus Falls. The incumbent is Republican Michelle Fischbach, who was re-elected with 70.5% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Michelle Fischbach, incumbent U.S. representative[140]
Endorsements
Michelle Fischbach
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[6]
- Organizations
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Michelle Fischbach (R) | $987,632 | $591,815 | $806,897 |
| Dave Hughes (R) | $23,051 | $5,756 | $17,294 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[143] | |||
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michelle Fischbach (incumbent) | 69,436 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 69,436 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Nominee
- Erik Osberg, media marketing firm owner[140]
Eliminated in primary
- Steve Carlson, air force veteran and government worker[52]
Withdrawn
- Heather Keeler, state representative from district 4A (2021–present)[144]
Endorsements
Erik Osberg
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Heather Keeler (DFL) | $62,500 | $61,210 | $1,290 |
| Erik Osberg (DFL) | $307,950 | $193,882 | $114,068 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[143] | |||
Results
Osberg
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Osberg
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Carlson
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
50% Tie
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Erik Osberg | 27,758 | 65.7 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Steve Carlson | 14,481 | 34.3 | |
| Total votes | 42,239 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ[35] | Safe R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
Post-primary endorsements
Michelle Fischbach (R)
District 8
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The 8th district is based in the Iron Range and home to the city of Duluth. The incumbent is Republican Pete Stauber, who was re-elected with 58.0% of the vote in 2024.
Republican primary
Nominee
- Pete Stauber, incumbent U.S. representative[147]
Eliminated in primary
- Anthony Hamilton, farmer[148]
Endorsements
Pete Stauber
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[6]
- Organizations
- Parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Pete Stauber (R) | $1,469,532 | $991,440 | $1,006,585 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[149] | |||
Results
Stauber
- 80–90%
Stauber
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Hamilton
- 50–60%
- 90–100%
50% Tie
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Stauber (incumbent) | 58,139 | 86.4 | |
| Republican | Anthony Hamilton | 9,121 | 13.6 | |
| Total votes | 67,260 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Nominee
- Trina Swanson, former U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director of International Operations[150]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Cyle Cramer, attorney[153]
- Chad McKenna, labor relations field manager for the Minnesota Nurses Association[154]
Declined
- Grant Hauschild, state senator from the 3rd district (2023–present)[155]
Endorsements
Trina Swanson
- Labor unions
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Emanuel Anastos (DFL) | $5,015 | $3,796 | $1,218 |
| Cyle Cramer (DFL) | $901 | $1,022 | $2,794 |
| Chad McKenna (DFL) | $27,295 | $25,034 | $2,260 |
| Trina Swanson (DFL) | $52,226 | $33,353 | $18,872 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[149] | |||
Results
Swanson
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Swanson
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Gulbranson
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 90–100%
Munter
- 40–50%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 90–100%
Tie
- 40–50%
- 50%
No Votes Cast
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Trina Swanson | 54,413 | 77.2 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Luke Gulbranson | 11,888 | 16.9 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | John Munter | 4,149 | 5.9 | |
| Total votes | 70,450 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Desk HQ[35] | Likely R | July 14, 2026 |
| The Cook Political Report[34] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[36] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[37] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
Post-primary endorsements
Pete Stauber (R)
- Organizations
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - "Someone else/third party" with 4%
- With voters who lean towards a given candidate
- Esther Agbaje, state representative from district 59B (2021–present)[59]
- Kristin Bahner, state representative from district 37B (2019–present)[59]
- Nathan Coulter, state representative from district 51B (2023–present)[59]
- Brion Curran, state representative from district 36B (2023–present)[59]
- Sandra Feist, state representative from district 39B (2021–present)[59]
- Cedrick Frazier, state representative from district 43A (2021–present)[59]
- Luke Frederick, state representative from district 18B (2021–present)[59]
- David Gottfried, state representative from district 40B (2025–present)[59]
- Julie Greene, state representative from district 50A (2025–present)[59]
- Jess Hanson, state representative from district 55A (2023–present)[59]
- Josiah Hill, state representative from district 33B (2023–present)[59]
- Athena Hollins, former majority whip of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2023–2025) from district 66B (2021–present)[59]
- Huldah Hiltsley, state representative from district 38A (2025–present)[59]
- Heather Keeler, state representative from district 4A (2021–present)[59]
- Ginny Klevorn, state representative from district 42B (2019–present)[59]
- Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, state representative from district 49B (2019–present)[59]
- Tina Liebling, state representative from district 24B (2005–present)[59]
- Leon Lillie, state representative from district 44B (2005–present)[59]
- Jamie Long, former majority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2023–2025) from district 61B (2019–present)[59]
- Mohamud Noor, state representative from district 60B (2023–present)[59]
- Liz Reyer, state representative from district 52A (2021–present)[59]
- Partisan clients
- Poll sponsored by House Majority PAC, which is focused on electing Democrats to the U.S. House of Representatives
- Poll commissioned by Conservatives For America, an organization linked to the Republican Study Committee
- Poll sponsored by Johnson's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Klein's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Little's campaign
- Poll sponsored by Pratt's campaign