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 are scheduled for August 11, 2026.[1]
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November 3, 2026
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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
Declared
- Brad Finstad, incumbent U.S. representative[2]
- Greg Goetzman[3]
- Oliver Morlan[4]
Endorsements
Brad Finstad
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[5]
- Organizations
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Brad Finstad (R) | $1,372,246 | $599,941 | $833,714 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[8] | |||
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Declared
Declined
- Andy Smith, state representative from district 25B (2023–present)[11]
Endorsements
Jake Johnson
- Executive branch officials
- Pete Buttigieg, secretary of transportation (2021–2025)[12]
- U.S. Senators
- Tina Smith, Minnesota (2018–present)[13]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- 314 Action[16]
- Clean Water Action[17]
- End Citizens United[18]
- Minnesota Young DFL[19]
- Minnesota 50501[20]
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Jake Johnson (DFL) | $1,221,946 | $650,790 | $571,155 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[8] | |||
Independents
Declared
- Oliver Morlan, commercial cleaning trainer[22]
Filed paperwork
- Lucas Youngerberg[23]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Likely R | May 6, 2026 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Lean R | February 3, 2026 |
Polling
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 is retiring to run for U.S. Senate in 2026.[30]
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Declared
- Kaela Berg, state representative from district 55B (2021–present)[31]
- Matt Klein, state senator from the 53rd district (2017–present)[32]
- Matt Little, former state senator from the 58th district (2017–2021)[33]
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
- Michael Stefanko[36]
Declined
- Angie Craig, incumbent U.S. representative (running for U.S. Senate)[30]
- Mike Norton, former vice chair of the Minneapolis DFL and candidate for Minneapolis City Council in 2021[37]
- Erin Maye Quade, state senator from the 56th district (2023–present) and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018 (endorsed Little)[38]
Endorsements
Kaela Berg
- State legislators
- Lindsey Port, state senator from the 55th district (2021–present)[39]
- 21 state representatives[b]
- Labor unions
- Association of Flight Attendants[39]
- Communications Workers of America Minnesota State Council[39]
- United Steelworkers[39]
- Organizations
Matt Klein
- State legislators
- John Hoffman, state senator from the 34th district (2013–present)[44]
- Labor unions
- International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Local 512[32]
- Minnesota Pipe Trades Association[32]
- Organizations
Matt Little
- Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–present)[47]
- Julie Blaha, state auditor of Minnesota (2019–present)[48]
- State legislators
- Erin Maye Quade, state senator from the 56th district (2023–present)[38]
- Labor unions
- Minnesota Association of Professional Employees[14]
- National Nurses United[49]
- Minnesota Postal Workers Union [50]
- Organizations
- Political parties
Declined to endorse
- U.S. representatives
- Angie Craig, MN-02 (2019–present)[33]
Fundraising
Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate.
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Kaela Berg (DFL) | $244,954 | $190,213 | $54,741 |
| Matt Klein (DFL) | $699,672 | $365,409 | $334,262 |
| Matt Little (DFL) | $716,806 | $418,218 | $299,089 |
| Hugh McTavish (DFL) | $53,000 | $39,718 | $13,281 |
| Michael Stefanko (DFL) | $935 | $935 | $0 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[53] | |||
Polling
Republican primary
Declared
- Eric Pratt, state senator from the 54th district (2013–present)[56]
Withdrawn
- Tyler Kistner, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve officer and nominee for this district in 2020 and 2022[57]
- Jeremy Westby, small-business owner (previously ran in the 3rd district; endorsed Pratt)[58]
Declined
- Zach Duckworth, state senator from the 57th district (2021–present) (running for re-election)[59]
- Joe Teirab, former federal prosecutor and nominee for this district in 2024[60]
Endorsements
Eric Pratt
- U.S. representatives
- John Kline, former MN-02 (2003–2017)[13]
- Individuals
- Jeremy Westby, small-business owner and former candidate for this seat[58]
- 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[53] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[24] | Likely D | April 30, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Likely D | December 5, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball | Likely D | March 26, 2026 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Likely D | April 28, 2026 |
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 in 2016.
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Filed paperwork
- Kelly Morrison, incumbent U.S. representative[62]
Endorsements
Kelly Morrison
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[69] | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
- Jeremy Westby, small-business owner (dropped to run in the 2nd district)[58]
Endorsements
Quentin Wittrock
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[69] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[24] | Solid D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Solid D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Safe D | September 26, 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
Filed paperwork
- Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. representative[74]
- Aswar Rahman, humanitarian and candidate for mayor of Minneapolis in 2017[75]
Endorsements
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[81] | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Paul Wikstrom
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Paul Xiong (R) | $13,580 | $3,063 | $10,516 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[81] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Safe D | September 26, 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.[85]
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Declared
- Julie Le, former ICE attorney[86]
- Ilhan Omar, incumbent U.S. representative[85]
- Latonya Reeves, AFSCME Council 5 vice president and Democratic National Committee member[87]
Declined
- Don Samuels, former Minneapolis city councilor and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024[88]
- 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[88]
Endorsements
Ilhan Omar
- U.S. senators
- Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota (2007–present)[88]
- Tina Smith, Minnesota (2018–present)[88]
- Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–present)[88]
- Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota (2019–present)[88]
- Labor unions
- Organizations
- End Citizens United[63]
- Minnesota Young DFL[19]
- Our Revolution[89]
- PAL PAC[90]
- Peace Action[91]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[66]
- Sierra Club[92]
- Stonewall DFL[43]
- Track AIPAC[93]
- Minnesota 50501[20]
- 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[95] | |||
Republican primary
Filed paperwork
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[95] | |||
Independents
Filed paperwork
- DeVelle Jackson[100]
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe D | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Safe D | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Safe D | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Safe D | September 26, 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
Declared
- Mike Foley, chemical engineer[101]
Filed paperwork
Endorsements
Tom Emmer
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[5]
- 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[105] | |||
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Declared
Filed paperwork
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| 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[105] | |||
Endorsements
Doug Chapin
- Organizations
- Political parties
Third-party candidates
Declared
- Kelly Doss (Forward-Independence Party), small business owner[112]
Endorsements
Kelly Doss
- Political parties
Independents
Filed paperwork
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
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
Declared
- Michelle Fischbach, incumbent U.S. representative[114]
- Dave Hughes, retired Air Force major and nominee for this district in 2016 and 2018[115]
Endorsements
Michelle Fischbach
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[5]
- Organizations
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| 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[118] | |||
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Declared
- Heather Keeler, state representative from district 4A (2021–present)[119]
- Erik Osberg, media marketing firm owner[114]
Filed paperwork
- Jared Adams, public education advocate and candidate for Minnesota Senate, District 4 in 2022[120]
Endorsements
Erik Osberg
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Heather Keeler (DFL) | $50,141 | $38,733 | $11,407 |
| Erik Osberg (DFL) | $212,306 | $116,641 | $95,664 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[118] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Safe R | September 26, 2025 |
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
Declared
- Anthony Hamilton, farmer[121]
Filed paperwork
- Pete Stauber, incumbent U.S. representative[122]
Endorsements
Pete Stauber
- Executive branch officials
- Donald Trump, 45th and 47th president of the United States (2017–2021, 2025–present)[5]
- Organizations
- Parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
| Pete Stauber (R) | $1,469,532 | $991,440 | $1,006,585 |
| Source: Federal Election Commission[123] | |||
Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary
Declared
- Emanuel Anastos, child welfare case manager[124]
- Luke Gulbranson, reality TV star[125]
- Bob Helland, candidate for the 6th district in 2016 and Independence Party nominee for secretary of state in 2014[126]
- Wendell Smith, surgeon[127]
- Trina Swanson, former U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director of International Operations[128]
Filed paperwork
Withdrawn
- Cyle Cramer, attorney[131]
- Chad McKenna, labor relations field manager for the Minnesota Nurses Association[132]
Declined
- Grant Hauschild, state senator from the 3rd district (2023–present)[133]
Endorsements
Trina Swanson
- Labor unions
- Political parties
Fundraising
| Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026 | |||
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| 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[123] | |||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[24] | Safe R | February 6, 2025 |
| Inside Elections[25] | Safe R | March 7, 2025 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[26] | Safe R | July 15, 2025 |
| Race to the WH[27] | Safe R | April 28, 2026 |
Notes
- Key:
A – all adults
RV – registered voters
LV – likely voters
V – unclear - Esther Agbaje, state representative from district 59B (2021–present)[39]
- Kristin Bahner, state representative from district 37B (2019–present)[39]
- Nathan Coulter, state representative from district 51B (2023–present)[39]
- Brion Curran, state representative from district 36B (2023–present)[39]
- Sandra Feist, state representative from district 39B (2021–present)[39]
- Cedrick Frazier, state representative from district 43A (2021–present)[39]
- Luke Frederick, state representative from district 18B (2021–present)[39]
- David Gottfried, state representative from district 40B (2025–present)[39]
- Julie Greene, state representative from district 50A (2025–present)[39]
- Jess Hanson, state representative from district 55A (2023–present)[39]
- Josiah Hill, state representative from district 33B (2023–present)[39]
- Athena Hollins, former majority whip of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2023–2025) from district 66B (2021–present)[39]
- Huldah Hiltsley, state representative from district 38A (2025–present)[39]
- Heather Keeler, state representative from district 4A (2021–present)[39]
- Ginny Klevorn, state representative from district 42B (2019–present)[39]
- Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, state representative from district 49B (2019–present)[39]
- Tina Liebling, state representative from district 24B (2005–present)[39]
- Leon Lillie, state representative from district 44B (2005–present)[39]
- Jamie Long, former majority leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives (2023–2025) from district 61B (2019–present)[39]
- Mohamud Noor, state representative from district 60B (2023–present)[39]
- Liz Reyer, state representative from district 52A (2021–present)[39]
- Partisan clients
- 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