2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota

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.

Statewide polling Statewide congressional polls Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMarginof errorDFLRepublican Other UndecidedBig Data PollSeptember 29–30, 2026622 (LV)± 4.0%47%37%4%12%50%40%10%

District 1

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 Eliminated in primary Greg Goetzman, candidate for this district in 2024 Oliver Morlan, small business owner

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 22, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handBrad Finstad (R)$2,030,569$808,055$1,283,923Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary Nominee Jake Johnson, high school teacher Eliminated in primary Alex Eaton, real-estate company owner

Declined Andy Smith, state representative from district 25B (2023–present) (endorsed Johnson) April 21, 2025

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of July 22, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJake Johnson (DFL)$2,000,547$988,953$1,011,593Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ October 1, 2026 The Cook Political Report June 18, 2026 Inside Elections September 3, 2026 Sabato's Crystal Ball May 6, 2026

Post-primary endorsements

Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMarginof errorBradFinstad (R)JakeJohnson (D) UndecidedGBAO (D)September 18–21, 2026500 (LV)46%47%7%Ragnar Research Partners (R)March 12–14, 2026400 (LV)± 5.0%52%42%6%Public Policy Polling (D)February 2–3, 2026708 (RV)± 3.7%44%41%15%

Generic Republican vs. generic Democrat Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error GenericRepublican GenericDemocrat UndecidedRagnar Research Partners (R)March 12–14, 2026400 (LV)± 5.0%45%40%15%

District 2

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.

Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary Nominee Matt Little, former state senator from the 58th district (2017–2021) Eliminated in primary Abdisallam Abdulle, educator Kaela Berg, state representative from district 55B (2021–present) Matt Klein, state senator from the 53rd district (2017–present) Hugh McTavish, Independence nominee for governor in 2022 Christopher Mosel

Declined Angie Craig, incumbent U.S. representative (ran for U.S. Senate) Mike Norton, former vice chair of the Minneapolis DFL and candidate for Minneapolis City Council in 2021 Erin Maye Quade, state senator from the 56th district (2023–present) and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2018 (endorsed Little)

Endorsements

Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of July 22, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handKaela Berg (DFL)$390,965$343,173$47,792Matt Klein (DFL)$1,215,285$926,534$288,752Matt Little (DFL)$923,277$796,236$127,543Hugh McTavish (DFL)$188,258$180,979$7,279Michael Stefanko (DFL)$935$935$0Source: Federal Election Commission

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error KaelaBerg MattKlein MattLittle UndecidedGQR (D)May 27 – June 1, 2026403 (LV)± 4.9%16%19%26%39%Impact Research (D)May 18–20, 2026400 (LV)–13%11%41%35%

Debate + 2026 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary debate Date Host Moderator Link Democratic–Farmer–Labor Democratic–Farmer–Labor Democratic–Farmer–LaborKey: Participant  Absent  Not invited  Invited Withdrawn Kaela Berg Matt Klein Matt Little1 Jan. 20, 2026 Carleton College DemocratsMinnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Greg Marfleet YouTube

Results

Republican primary Nominee Eric Pratt, state senator from the 54th district (2013–present)

Withdrawn Tyler Kistner, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve officer and nominee for this district in 2020 and 2022 Jeremy Westby, small-business owner (previously ran in the 3rd district; endorsed Pratt)

Declined Zach Duckworth, state senator from the 57th district (2021–present) (running for re-election) Joe Teirab, former federal prosecutor and nominee for this district in 2024

Endorsements

Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handTyler Kistner (R)$415,618$388,096$27,522Eric Pratt (R)$259,426$119,734$139,691Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ October 1, 2026 The Cook Political Report April 30, 2025 Inside Elections December 5, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball March 26, 2026

Post-primary endorsements

Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MattLittle (D) EricPratt (R) UndecidedImpact Research (D)September 9–13, 2026500 (LV)± 4.4%52%40%8%Harper Polling (R)June 18–21, 2026415 (LV)± 4.8%45%40%15%

Kaela Berg vs. Eric Pratt Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error KaelaBerg (D) EricPratt (R) UndecidedHarper Polling (R)June 18–21, 2026415 (LV)± 4.8%43%43%14%

Matt Klein vs. Eric Pratt Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error MattKlein (D) EricPratt (R) UndecidedHarper Polling (R)June 18–21, 2026415 (LV)± 4.8%43%42%15%

District 3

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

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handKelly Morrison (DFL)$777,312$575,556$227,144Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Republican primary Nominee Tyler Bass, small business owner

Eliminated in primary Quentin Wittrock, retired attorney

Withdrawn Jeremy Westby, small-business owner (dropped to run in the 2nd district)

Endorsements

Fundraising Italics indicate a withdrawn candidate. Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJeremy Westby (R)$30,554$580$29,973 Source: Federal Election Commission Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025

District 4

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 Eliminated in primary Aswar Rahman, humanitarian and candidate for mayor of Minneapolis in 2017

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handBetty McCollum (DFL)$1,044,714$930,092$669,540Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Republican primary Nominee Paul Wikstrom, engineer and nominee for Minnesota House of Representatives District 40B in 2024 Eliminated in primary Gene Rechtzigel, farmer Paul Xiong, former law enforcement officer Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handPaul Xiong (R)$36,317$32,631$3,687Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025

District 5

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.

Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary Nominee Ilhan Omar, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Julie Le, former ICE attorney Abena A. McKenzie, nurse Latonya Reeves, AFSCME Council 5 vice president and Democratic National Committee member Nate Schluter

Declined Don Samuels, former Minneapolis city council member and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024 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

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handIlhan Omar (DFL)$5,090,947$3,842,403$1,572,764Latonya Reeves (DFL)$31,095$29,931$1,444Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Republican primary Nominee John Nagel, retired police officer and nominee for Minnesota House of Representatives District 46A in 2024 October 27, 2025 Eliminated in primary Dalia Al-Aqidi, retired journalist, nominee for this district in 2024, and candidate in 2020February 3, 2025 Angie Windhauser, businesswoman Abbey Zieska

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDalia Al-Aqidi (R)$965,736$971,287$33,367John Nagel (R)$388,296$301,575$86,720Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Independents Declared DeVelle Jackson

General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball July 15, 2025

District 6

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 Tom Emmer, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Chris Corey, candidate for this district in 2024 Mike Foley, chemical engineer

Endorsements

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handTom Emmer (R)$8,309,926$3,507,786$4,588,674Mike Foley (R)$11,102$4,519$6,582Source: Federal Election Commission

Results

Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary Nominee Doug Chapin, college professor

Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of March 31, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDoug Chapin (DFL)$239,012$142,547$96,465Anson Amberson (DFL)$939$167$782Source: Federal Election Commission

Endorsements

Results

Third-party candidates Withdrawn Kelly Doss (Forward-Independence Party), small business owner

Endorsements

Independents Withdrawn Austin Winkelman, Democratic candidate for this district in 2024

General election Predictions