2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota
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The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota will be 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 will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
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 was Republican Jim Hagedorn, who was reelected with 48.6% of the vote in 2020.[1] The seat is currently vacant after Hagedorn died on February 17, 2022.[2] Hagedorn's successor will be chosen in a special election on August 9, 2022.
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Matt Benda, agricultural law attorney[3][4]
- Jennifer Carnahan, former chair of the Minnesota Republican Party and Hagedorn's widow[5][6]
- Bob Carney Jr., perennial candidate[7]
- Brad Finstad, former Minnesota Director of USDA Rural Development and former state representative[8][9]
- Jeremy Munson, state representative[10][11]
- Ken Navitsky, sales executive and former Minnesota State University placekicker[12][13]
- Nels Pierson, state representative[14][15][16]
- Roger Ungemach, engineer and business analyst[17]
- J.R. Ewing, General Manager of a Biofuels Plant[18]
- Kevin Kocina, former member of the U.S. Marine Corp[19][20][21]
Declined[]
- Jason Baskin, city council member from Austin[22]
- Carla Nelson, state senator and former state representative (running for re-election)[23]
- Julie Rosen, state senator[14]
Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Richard DeVoe, Red Wing bookseller[24][25]
- Richard Painter, University of Minnesota Law School professor, former White House ethics lawyer under President George W. Bush, and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018[26][27]
- Sarah Brakebill-Hacke, Mphil candidate Cambridge University,[28] former business owner in direct voter contact, former student president.[29][17][30]
- George H. Kalberer, CEO and president of Kalberer Financial Management[17]
- Jeffrey Ettinger, American corporate executive and former CEO of Hormel Foods[31][32]
- James Rainwater, Attourney of a Medication Firm[33]
- Warren Lee Anderson, retiree of retail[33]
- Candace Deal-Bartell, Founder of Cultivate Mankato and Founding Board Member of CultivateMN, early childhood education advocate and teacher[33][34]
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[35][36]
Independent and third-party candidates[]
Legal Marijuana Now[]
Declared[]
Grassroots - Legalize Cannabis[]
Declared[]
- Haroun McClellan[38]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Likely R | March 3, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Solid R | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Safe R | February 16, 2022 |
District 2[]
The 2nd district is based in the south Twin Cities area. The incumbent is Democrat Angie Craig, who was reelected with 48.2% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Potential[]
- Angie Craig, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements[]
Angie Craig
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Tyler Kistner, nominee for this district in 2020[48]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Tossup | February 16, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Tilt D | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Tossup | February 16, 2022 |
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 Dean Phillips, who was reelected with 55.6% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Potential[]
- Dean Phillips, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements[]
Dean Phillips
- Organizations
- End Citizens United[49]
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund[47]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Filed paperwork[]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Solid D | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Solid D | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Safe D | February 16, 2022 |
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 63.2% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
Potential[]
- Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements[]
Betty McCollum
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Solid D | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Solid D | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Safe D | February 16, 2022 |
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 reelected with 64.3% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Ilhan Omar, incumbent U.S. Representative[56]
- Don Samuels, former Minneapolis City Councillor[57][58]
Endorsements[]
Ilhan Omar
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Shukri Abdirahman, U.S. Army veteran[62]
- Cicely Davis, businesswoman[63]
- Royce White, MMA fighter and former NBA player.[64]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Solid D | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Solid D | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Safe D | February 16, 2022 |
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 reelected with 65.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Potential[]
- Tom Emmer, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements[]
Tom Emmer
- Organizations
- Pro-Israel America[65]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Solid R | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Solid R | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Safe R | February 16, 2022 |
District 7[]
The 7th district covers all but the southern end of rural western Minnesota, and includes the cities of Moorhead, Fergus Falls, Alexandria and Willmar. The incumbent is Republican Michelle Fischbach, who flipped the district and was elected with 53.4% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Michelle Fischbach, incumbent U.S. Representative[66]
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)[67]
- Organizations
- Lac qui Parle County Republican Party
- Maggie's List[68]
- Turning Point Action[69]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Mark Lindquist[70]
Withdrawn[]
- Reed Olson, Beltrami County commissioner[71] (running for Minnesota State House)[72]
- Ernest Oppegaard-Peltier, progressive activist (running for congressional district 8)[73]
Libertarian primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Travis Johnson[74]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Solid R | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Solid R | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Safe R | February 16, 2022 |
District 8[]
The 8th district is based in the Iron Range and home to the city of Duluth. The incumbent is Republican Pete Stauber, who was reelected with 56.7% of the vote in 2020.[1]
Republican primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Pete Stauber, incumbent U.S. Representative[75]
Endorsements[]
Pete Stauber
- Organizations
- Pro-Israel America[76]
Democratic primary[]
Candidates[]
Declared[]
- Ernest Oppegaard-Peltier, progressive activist[77]
Withdrew[]
General election[]
Predictions[]
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| The Cook Political Report[39] | Solid R | February 10, 2022 |
| Inside Elections[40] | Solid R | February 18, 2022 |
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[41] | Safe R | February 16, 2022 |
Notes[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d e f g h Johnson, Cheryl L. (February 28, 2019). "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 2020". Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives.
- ^ "Congressman Jim Hagedorn Dies: 'He Lived His Dream By Serving Others'". February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ Stultz, Sarah (March 10, 2022). "Longtime Albert Lea attorney running for Congress". www.albertleatribune.com. Albert Lea Tribune. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ https://bendaforcongress.com/
- ^ O'Neil, Tyler (March 14, 2022). "Jim Hagedorn's widow, Jennifer Carnahan, announces run for his open House seat". Fox News. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
- ^ https://www.jennifercarnahanforcongress.com/
- ^ "Feehan won't run in special congressional election". March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ Fischenich, Mark (March 7, 2022). "Finstad, Munson join special congressional election". The Free Press. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
- ^ https://finstadforcongress.com/
- ^ "State rep. Jeremy Munson files paperwork to run for US Congress". KTTC. February 25, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ https://www.jeremymunson.com/
- ^ "Former MSU kicker, monster truck show emcee joins 1st District race". March 3, 2022.
- ^ https://kennykelme.wixsite.com/kenn
- ^ a b Croman, John (February 19, 2022). "Special election will decide Hagedorn's replacement". KARE 11.
- ^ "Nels Pierson announces candidacy to represent 1st Congressional District". KAAL. March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
- ^ http://nels.com/
- ^ a b c "3 more file for 1st District election". The Free Press. March 9, 2022.
- ^ https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2022/02/whos-running-in-minnesota-in-2022/
- ^ a b "Two more file for 1st District congressional seat". The Free Press. March 8, 2022. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
- ^ https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2022/02/whos-running-in-minnesota-in-2022/
- ^ https://www.kocinaforcongress.com/
- ^ Van Oot, Torey (February 28, 2022). "Candidate filing to begin in Minnesota special election for Congress". www.axios.com. Axios. Retrieved March 4, 2022.
- ^ Ferguson, Dana (February 21, 2022). "State Sen. Carla Nelson won't seek 1st District seat left vacant after Jim Hagedorn death". Duluth News Tribune. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ Stolle, Matthew (February 22, 2022). "Special election to serve out Hagedorn's term has its first candidate". Post Bulliten. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ https://www.votedevoe.us/
- ^ "Richard Painter announces MN-01 candidacy". KEYC. February 24, 2022.
- ^ https://painterforcongress.org/
- ^ "CD1 race adds another potential candidate". KEYC. February 26, 2022.
- ^ https://www.postbulletin.com/newsmd/rctc-student-senate-provides-emergency-food-aid
- ^ https://sarahbrakebillhacke.com/
- ^ "Ettinger throwing his hat into 1st District race". Austin Daily Herald. March 10, 2022.
- ^ https://www.ettingerforcongress.com/
- ^ a b c https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2022/02/whos-running-in-minnesota-in-2022/
- ^ https://www.candicedealbartell.com/
- ^ "Race to succeed late Rep. Jim Hagedorn begins". Star Tribune. February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Democrat Dan Feehan opts against First Congressional District run". Star Tribune. March 1, 2022.
- ^ https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2022/02/whos-running-in-minnesota-in-2022/
- ^ https://www.sos.state.mn.us/election-administration-campaigns/elections-calendar/congressional-district-1-special-election/
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2022 House Race Ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "House Ratings". The Rothenberg Political Report. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "2022 House Ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball. February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ @Livableworld (October 5, 2021). "We're excited to announce our endorsement of @AngieCraigMN!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "End Citizens United // Let America Vote Endorses Rep. Angie Craig for Re-Election". End Citizens United. September 9, 2021. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
- ^ "LCV Action Fund Announces First Round of Incumbent House Endorsements". www.lcv.org. February 10, 2022.
- ^ "LPAC ANNOUNCES SEVEN LATEST ENDORSEMENTS FOR 2021-2022 ELECTION CYCLE". LPAC. April 12, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ Manchester, Julia (November 16, 2021). "Abortion rights group endorsing 12 House Democrats". The Hill. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorsed Candidates". www.plannedparenthoodaction.org. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- ^ Weniger, Deanna. "Tyler Kistner announces he will run against U.S. Rep. Angie Craig in 2022". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "End Citizens United - Candidates". End Citizens United. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Adam Schwarze FEC Statement of Candidacy". Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ "Tom Weiler FEC Statement of Candidacy" (PDF). Retrieved November 24, 2021.
- ^ Grim, Ryan (January 10, 2022). "Minnesota Rep. Betty McCollum Is Facing a Serious Primary Challenge From the Left". The Intercept. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ Tillman, Scott. "Evan Kail Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress". U.S. Term Limits. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c Salisbury, Bill (February 17, 2022). "St. Paul Hmong refugee, teacher announces run for GOP nod to challenge Betty McCollum". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ "JVP ACTION PAC ANNOUNCES FIRST ENDORSEMENTS FOR 2022 MIDTERMS". jvpaction.org.
- ^ WCCO-TV Staff. "Ilhan Omar Announces Campaign For Re-Election". WCCO-TV. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
- ^ Ansari, Hibah; Dernbach, Becky Z. (February 11, 2022). "Former Minneapolis City Council member Don Samuels explores Congressional run against Representative Ilhan Omar". Sahan Journal. Retrieved February 11, 2022.
- ^ https://www.insightnews.com/news/samuels-to-try-to-unseat-omar/article_cd7c720e-a353-11ec-9d17-2fcbbb201812.html
- ^ Corbett, Jessica (November 9, 2021). "Indivisible Announces First 2022 Endorsements to Boost Power of Democrats' Left Flank". Common Dreams. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ^ "Candidates - Justice Democrats". Justice Democrats.
- ^ "JVP ACTION PAC ANNOUNCES FIRST ENDORSEMENTS FOR 2022 MIDTERMS". jvpaction.org.
- ^ Somali refugee running to unseat Ilhan Omar, retrieved February 7, 2022
- ^ Akin, Stephanie; Ackley, Kate; Bowman, Bridget. "At the Races: '22 race theory". Roll Call. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ Montemayor, Stephan. "Ex-basketball player Royce White seeks to challenge U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar as a Republican". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
- ^ "Endorsed Candidates". proisraelamerica.org.
- ^ Jeffries, Rob. "Rep. Michelle Fischbach announces she will run for reelection". www.inforum.com. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
- ^ Ferguson, Dana (October 21, 2021). "Nikki Haley endorses Michelle Fischbach in Minnesota's 7th Congressional district race". www.inforum.com. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Candidates". www.maggieslist.org. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "Turning Point Action". Turning Point Action - Endorsements. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Bowen, Joe. "Mark Lindquist, who belts out the U.S. anthem across the country, to run for Congress". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ Ronchetti, Nicole (February 18, 2022). "Reed Olson suspends run for 7th Congressional District, considers running in 8th". www.bemidjipioneer.com. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ "Reed Olson announces bid for Minnesota House 2A". February 24, 2022.
- ^ Hagen, C.S. "'We allow it to fester': Fargo marchers amplify stories of missing, murdered Indigenous people". Inforum. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
- ^ "Travis Johnson says he'll challenge Fischbach as a Libertarian in 2022". Crookston Times. May 26, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Republican Rep. Pete Stauber says he won't run for Minnesota governor in 2022". KSTP. March 13, 2021. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ Akin, Stephanie; Ackley, Kate; McIntire, Mary (March 10, 2022). "At the Races: Retreat rerouted". rollcall.com. Roll Call. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- ^ "Bemidji man plans run for Congressional District 8". March 1, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
- ^ LeSavage, Briggs (December 30, 2021). "Chisholm's Lastovich announces campaign for Minnesota's 8th District". www.kbjr6.com. KBJR-TV. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ "Lastovich drops out of 8th Congressional District race". www.duluthnewstribune.com. Duluth News Tribune. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
External links[]
- Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
- Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
- Michelle Fischbach (R) for Congress
- Travis Johnson (L) for Congress
- Mark Lindquis (D) for Congress
- Reed Olson (D) for Congress
- Ernest Oppegaard-Peltier (D) for Congress
- Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates
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