2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota
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The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Minnesota, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.
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Overview
Statewide
| Party | Candidates | Votes | Seats | ||||
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| No. | % | No. | +/– | % | |||
| Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 8 | 1,250,518 | 50.10 | 4 |  |
50.00 | |
| Republican | 8 | 1,200,855 | 48.11 | 4 | |
50.00 | |
| Legal Marijuana Now | 3 | 33,538 | 1.34 | 0 | |
0.0 | |
| Write-in | 8 | 5,978 | 0.24 | 0 | |
0.0 | |
| Grassroots—LC | 1 | 4,943 | 0.20 | 0 | |
0.0 | |
| Total | 2,495,832 | 100.0 | 8 | |
100.0 | ||
By district
Results of the 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota by district:
| District | Democratic | Republican | Others | Total | Result | ||||
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| Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | Votes | % | ||
| District 1 | 125,457 | 42.31% | 159,621 | 53.83% | 11,469 | 3.87% | 296,547 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 2 | 165,583 | 50.87% | 148,576 | 45.65% | 11,313 | 3.48% | 325,472 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 3 | 198,883 | 59.56% | 134,797 | 40.37% | 241 | 0.07% | 333,921 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 4 | 200,055 | 67.59% | 95,493 | 32.26% | 425 | 0.14% | 295,973 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 5 | 214,224 | 74.33% | 70,702 | 24.53% | 3,280 | 1.14% | 288,206 | 100.0% | Democratic hold |
| District 6 | 120,852 | 37.79% | 198,145 | 61.97% | 770 | 0.24% | 319,767 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 7 | 84,455 | 27.61% | 204,766 | 66.95% | 16,645 | 5.44% | 305,866 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| District 8 | 141,009 | 42.72% | 188,755 | 57.18% | 316 | 0.10% | 330,080 | 100.0% | Republican hold |
| Total | 1,250,518 | 50.10% | 1,200,855 | 48.11% | 44,459 | 1.78% | 2,495,832 | 100.0% | |
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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 was Republican Jim Hagedorn, who was reelected with 48.6% of the vote in 2020.[1] The seat is currently held by Brad Finstad, who won the special election held on August 9 after Hagedorn died on February 17, 2022.[2]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brad Finstad, incumbent U.S. representative, former Minnesota director of USDA Rural Development, and former state representative[3][4]
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Matt Benda, agricultural law attorney[7][8][9]
- John Berman, electronic hardware design, test engineer and candidate for U.S. Senate (Minnesota and Kansas) in 2020[10]
- Ken Navitsky, sales executive, former Rochester Planning & Zoning commissioner,[11] and former Minnesota State University placekicker[12] (running for state senate)[13]
Declined
- Jason Baskin, Austin city councillor[14]
- Carla Nelson, state senator (running for re-election)[15]
- Julie Rosen, state senator[16]
Endorsements
Jeremy Munson
U.S. representatives
- Scott Perry, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district (2013–present)[17]
Brad Finstad
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Brad Finstad | 48,252 | 76.0 | |
| Republican | Jeremy Munson | 15,207 | 24.0 | |
| Total votes | 63,459 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeff Ettinger, corporate executive and former CEO of Hormel Foods[21][22]
Eliminated in primary
- George H. Kalberer, CEO and president of Kalberer Financial Management and candidate for U.S. Senate of Washington in 2018[23]
- James Rainwater, attorney-mediator and candidate for Minnesota's 1st congressional district in 2022 special election
Declined
- Dan Feehan, U.S. Army veteran, former U.S. Department of Defense official, nominee for Minnesota's 1st congressional district in 2018 and 2020[24][25]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Jeff Ettinger | 51,391 | 92.1 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | James Rainwater | 3,115 | 5.6 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | George Kalberer | 1,266 | 2.3 | |
| Total votes | 55,772 | 100.0 | ||
Independent and third-party candidates
Legal Marijuana Now
Nominee
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Legal Marijuana Now | Richard Reisdorf | 565 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 565 | 100.0 | ||
Grassroots–Legalize Cannabis
Nominee
- Brian Abrahamson[28]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Grassroots—LC | Brian Abrahamson | 361 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 361 | 100.0 | ||
Independent
Withdrew
- Brandon Millholland-Corcoran[29]
General election
Debate
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
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| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Brad Finstad | Jeff Ettinger | |||||
| 1 | Oct. 13, 2022 | Greater Mankato Growth | Lisa Cownie Andy Wilke |
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Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[31] | Likely R | July 19, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[32] | Solid R | April 7, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Likely R | August 10, 2022 |
| Politico[34] | Likely R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[35] | Likely R | August 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[36] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[37] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[38] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[39] | Likely R | November 1, 2022 |
Polling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Brad Finstad (incumbent) | 159,621 | 53.8 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jeff Ettinger | 125,457 | 42.3 | |
| Legal Marijuana Now | Richard B. Reisdorf | 6,389 | 2.1 | |
| Grassroots—LC | Brian Abrahamson | 4,943 | 1.7 | |
| Write-in | 137 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 296,547 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
District 2
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The 2nd district is based in the south Twin Cities area. The incumbent was Democrat Angie Craig, who was reelected with 48.2% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Angie Craig, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Angie Craig
Organizations
- American Israel Public Affairs Committee[42]
- Council for a Livable World[43]
- Democratic Majority for Israel[44]
- EMILY's List[45]
- End Citizens United[46]
- Equality PAC[47]
- Feminist Majority PAC[48]
- Giffords[49]
- Jewish Democratic Council of America[50]
- League of Conservation Voters[51]
- Let America Vote[46]
- LPAC[52]
- NARAL Pro-Choice America[53]
- National Women's Political Caucus[54]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[55]
- Sierra Club[56]
Labor unions
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tyler Kistner, former Marine and nominee for this district in 2020[59]
Endorsements
Tyler Kistner
Organizations
Independent and third-party candidates
Legal Marijuana Now
Nominee
- Paula Overby, perennial candidate (died in October 2022, remained on ballot)[62]
Independents
Did not qualify
- Rick Olson, former Michigan state representative and Republican candidate for this district in 2020[63][64]
General election
Debate
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Democratic–Farmer–Labor | Republican |
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| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Angie Craig | Tyler Kistner | |||||
| 1 | Oct. 13, 2022 | Dakota County Regional Chamber |
Maureen Scallen Failor | [65] | P | P |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[31] | Tossup | February 16, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[32] | Tossup | August 25, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Lean D | November 7, 2022 |
| Politico[34] | Tossup | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[35] | Lean R (flip) | October 21, 2022 |
| Fox News[36] | Tossup | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[37] | Lean D | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[38] | Likely D | November 8, 2022 |
| The Economist[39] | Lean D | November 1, 2022 |
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Angie Craig (DFL) |
Tyler Kistner (R) |
Paula Overby (LMN) |
Other | Undecided |
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| SurveyUSA[66] | October 13–16, 2022 | 586 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 46% | 45% | 5% | – | 4% |
| RMG Research[67] | July 19–26, 2022 | 400 (LV) | ± 4.9% | 47% | 46% | – | 0% | 6% |
| Cygnal (R)[68][A] | May 14–15, 2022 | 450 (LV) | ± 4.6% | 43% | 38% | 4% | – | 15% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Angie Craig (incumbent) | 165,583 | 50.9 | |
| Republican | Tyler Kistner | 148,576 | 45.6 | |
| Legal Marijuana Now | Paula Overby † | 10,728 | 3.3 | |
| Write-in | 585 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 325,472 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
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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 was Democrat Dean Phillips, who was reelected with 55.6% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Dean Phillips, incumbent U.S. representative
Endorsements
Dean Phillips
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tom Weiler, Navy officer[70]
Not on the ballot
- Mark Blaxill, businessman and former Minnesota Republican Party treasurer[71]
Debate
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Republican |
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| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Mark Blaxill | Tom Weiler | |||||
| 1 | Apr. 11, 2022 | 3rd District Republican Party of Minnesota | Mitch Berg | [72] | P | P |
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[31] | Solid D | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[32] | Solid D | April 7, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Safe D | February 16, 2022 |
| Politico[34] | Solid D | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[35] | Likely D | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[36] | Solid D | September 20, 2022 |
| DDHQ[37] | Solid D | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[38] | Solid D | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[39] | Safe D | September 28, 2022 |
Polling
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Dean Phillips (incumbent) | 198,883 | 59.6 | |
| Republican | Tom Weiler | 134,797 | 40.4 | |
| Write-in | 241 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 333,921 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
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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 was Democrat Betty McCollum, who was reelected with 63.2% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Amane Badhasso
Organizations
Betty McCollum
U.S. senators
- Amy Klobuchar, U.S. senator from Minnesota (2007–)[77]
- Tina Smith, U.S. senator from Minnesota (2018–)[77]
U.S. representatives
- Angie Craig, U.S. representative from Minnesota's 2nd congressional district (2019–)[77]
- Dean Phillips, U.S. representative from Minnesota's 3rd congressional district (2019–)[77]
Statewide officials
- Keith Ellison, attorney general of Minnesota (2019–)[77]
- Peggy Flanagan, lieutenant governor of Minnesota (2019–)[77]
- Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota (2019–)[77]
Local officials
- Melvin Carter, mayor of St. Paul (2018–)[77]
Organizations
- Feminist Majority PAC[48]
- J Street[78]
- Jewish Voice for Peace Action Fund[79]
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund[80]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[55]
- Sierra Club[56]
Labor unions
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Betty McCollum (incumbent) | 58,043 | 83.4 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Amane Badhasso | 10,557 | 15.2 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Fasil Moghul | 997 | 1.4 | |
| Total votes | 69,597 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- May Lor Xiong, Saint Paul Public Schools teacher and Hmong refugee[75]
Eliminated in primary
- Gene Rechtzigel, farmer and perennial candidate
- Jerry Silver, pastor
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | May Lor Xiong | 9,574 | 44.1 | |
| Republican | Jerry Silver | 7,399 | 34.1 | |
| Republican | Gene Rechtzigel | 4,753 | 21.9 | |
| Total votes | 21,726 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[31] | Solid D | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[32] | Solid D | April 7, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Safe D | February 16, 2022 |
| Politico[34] | Solid D | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[35] | Safe D | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[36] | Solid D | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[37] | Solid D | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[38] | Solid D | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[39] | Safe D | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Betty McCollum (incumbent) | 200,055 | 67.6 | |
| Republican | May Lor Xiong | 95,493 | 32.3 | |
| Write-in | 425 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 295,973 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
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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 was Democrat Ilhan Omar, who was reelected with 64.3% of the vote in 2020.[1]
The 5th district had the fewest number of total votes in the general election out of all of Minnesota's congressional districts. Conversely, it featured the greatest number of total votes cast in the district's competitive primary election compared to other districts in the state.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ilhan Omar, incumbent U.S. representative[81]
Eliminated in primary
- A. J. Kern, land planner and perennial candidate
- Albert Ross, construction contractor
- Don Samuels, former Minneapolis City Councillor[82][83]
- Nate Schluter
Endorsements
Ilhan Omar
U.S. senators
- Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator from Massachusetts (2013–)[84]
U.S. representatives
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, U.S. representative from New York's 14th congressional district (2019–)[85]
- Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (2007–2011; 2019–); U.S. representative from California's 12th congressional district (1987–)[85]
Organizations
- Democracy for America[86]
- End Citizens United[69]
- Indivisible[87]
- Jewish Voice for Peace Action Fund[79]
- Justice Democrats[88]
- Minnesota DFL[85]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[55]
- Progressive Democrats of America[89]
- Sierra Club[56]
- Sunrise Movement[90]
- TakeAction Minnesota[91]
- Working Families Party[92]
Don Samuels
State officials
- Joan Growe, former Minnesota Secretary of State (1975–1999)[93]
- Mike Hatch, former Minnesota Attorney General (1999–2007), former chair of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (1980–1983)[94]
Local officials
- Medaria Arradondo, former chief of the Minneapolis Police Department (2017–2022)[95]
- Jacob Frey, mayor of Minneapolis (2018–)[93]
Labor unions
Individuals
- Mike Erlandson, former chair of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (1999–2005)[94]
- Todd Otis, former chair of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (1990–1993)[94]
Newspapers
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size[a] |
Margin of error |
Ilhan Omar |
Don Samuels |
Khanh Tran |
Undecided |
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| Change Research (D)[97][C] | May 27 – June 3, 2022 | 754 (LV) | ± 3.9% | 60% | 17% | 1% | 21% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Ilhan Omar (incumbent) | 57,683 | 50.3 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Don Samuels | 55,217 | 48.2 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Nate Schluter | 671 | 0.6 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | A. J. Kern | 519 | 0.5 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Albert Ross | 477 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 114,567 | 100.0 | ||
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cicely Davis, businesswoman[98]
Eliminated in primary
- Guy Gaskin
- Royce White, MMA fighter and former NBA player[99]
Disqualified
Endorsements
Cicely Davis
- Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Cicely Davis | 4,765 | 48.0 | |
| Republican | Royce White | 3,689 | 37.2 | |
| Republican | Guy Gaskin | 1,476 | 14.9 | |
| Total votes | 9,930 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[31] | Solid D | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[32] | Solid D | April 7, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Safe D | February 16, 2022 |
| Politico[34] | Solid D | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[35] | Safe D | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[36] | Solid D | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[37] | Solid D | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[38] | Solid D | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[39] | Safe D | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Ilhan Omar (incumbent) | 214,224 | 74.3 | |
| Republican | Cicely Davis | 70,702 | 24.5 | |
| Write-in | 3,280 | 1.1 | ||
| Total votes | 288,206 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic (DFL) hold | ||||
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 was Republican Tom Emmer, who was reelected with 65.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tom Emmer, incumbent U.S. representative and chair of the National Republican Congressional Committee
Endorsements
Tom Emmer
Organizations
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeanne Hendricks, nurse
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
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| The Cook Political Report[31] | Solid R | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[32] | Solid R | April 7, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Safe R | February 16, 2022 |
| Politico[34] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[35] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[36] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[37] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[38] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[39] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Tom Emmer (incumbent) | 198,145 | 62.0 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jeanne Hendricks | 120,852 | 37.8 | |
| Write-in | 770 | 0.2 | ||
| Total votes | 319,767 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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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 was Republican Michelle Fischbach, who flipped the district and was elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2020, ousting long-time Democratic incumbent Collin Peterson.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michelle Fischbach, incumbent U.S. representative[102]
Endorsements
Michelle Fischbach
Federal officials
- Nikki Haley, former United States ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2018) and former governor of South Carolina (2011–2017)[103]
Organizations
- Lac qui Parle County Republican Party
- Maggie's List[104]
- Seventh Congressional District Republican Party of Minnesota
- Turning Point Action[105]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Michelle Fischbach (incumbent) | 59,429 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 59,429 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jill Abahsain, museum director, and former teacher[106]
Eliminated in primary
- Alycia Gruenhagen, candidate for this district in 2020
Withdrawn
Endorsements
Jill Abahsain
Organizations
Results
Abahsain
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
Gruenhagen
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic (DFL) | Jill Abahsain | 14,352 | 59.0 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Alycia Gruenhagen | 9,973 | 41.0 | |
| Total votes | 24,325 | 100.0 | ||
Independent and third-party candidates
Legal Marijuana Now
Candidates
Nominee
- Travis Johnson, farmer
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Marijuana Now | Travis Johnson | 509 | 100.0 | |
| Total votes | 509 | 100.0 | ||
Libertarian primary
Candidates
Withdrawn
- Travis Johnson (running as Legal Marijuana Now)[113]
Independent
Candidates
Withdrawn
General election
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[31] | Solid R | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[32] | Solid R | April 7, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Safe R | February 16, 2022 |
| Politico[34] | Solid R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[35] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[36] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[37] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[38] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[39] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Michelle Fischbach (incumbent) | 204,766 | 66.9 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jill Abahsain | 84,455 | 27.6 | |
| Legal Marijuana Now | Travis Johnson | 16,421 | 5.4 | |
| Write-in | 224 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 305,866 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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The 8th district is based in the Iron Range and home to the city of Duluth. The incumbent was Republican Pete Stauber, who was reelected with 56.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Pete Stauber, incumbent U.S. representative[115]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Pete Stauber
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Stauber (incumbent) | 51,410 | 91.0 | |
| Republican | Harry Robb Welty | 5,075 | 9.0 | |
| Total votes | 56,485 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jennifer Schultz, state representative (7A)[120]
Eliminated in primary
- John Munter[116]
Withdrew
Endorsements
Jennifer Schultz
Elected officials
- Emily Larson, mayor of Duluth[123]
- Rick Nolan, former U.S. representative (MN-8)[124]
Organizations
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Jen Schultz | 38,545 | 86.1 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | John Munter | 6,199 | 13.9 | |
| Total votes | 44,744 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Debate
| No. | Date | Host | Moderator | Link | Republican | Democratic–Farmer–Labor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key: P Participant A Absent N Not invited I Invited W Withdrawn |
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| Pete Stauber | Jennifer Schultz | |||||
| 1 | Oct. 19, 2022 | WDIO-DT | Darren Danielson Baihly Warfield |
[130] | P | P |
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[31] | Solid R | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[32] | Solid R | April 7, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[33] | Safe R | February 16, 2022 |
| Politico[34] | Likely R | April 5, 2022 |
| RCP[35] | Safe R | June 9, 2022 |
| Fox News[36] | Solid R | July 11, 2022 |
| DDHQ[37] | Solid R | July 20, 2022 |
| 538[38] | Solid R | June 30, 2022 |
| The Economist[39] | Safe R | September 28, 2022 |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Pete Stauber (incumbent) | 188,755 | 57.2 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jennifer Schultz | 141,009 | 42.7 | |
| Write-in | 316 | 0.1 | ||
| Total votes | 330,080 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||