MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Minnesota Congressional Elections: Matt Little Wins Second District, Morrison, Omar and McCollum Reelected as First District Remains Unresolved

Democrats retain the Second Congressional District following Angie Craig's departure, incumbents win across much of the state, and a 324-vote margin separates candidates in southern Minnesota's closely contested First District.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (November 4, 2026).

Minnesota's congressional delegation is taking shape following Tuesday's general election, with Democrat Matt Little winning the open Second Congressional District seat, Democratic incumbents Kelly Morrison, Betty McCollum and Ilhan Omar securing reelection, and Republican incumbents Tom Emmer, Michelle Fischbach and Pete Stauber retaining their seats.

One contest remained unresolved Wednesday morning.

In southern Minnesota's First Congressional District, Democrat Jake Johnson held a narrow 324-vote lead over Republican incumbent Brad Finstad, according to unofficial results reported by the Minnesota Secretary of State.

The outcome of that race could determine whether Minnesota sends an additional Democrat to the U.S. House of Representatives.

The election results establish both continuity and change in the state's congressional representation as lawmakers prepare for a new term in Washington.

For Minnesota residents, the consequences extend beyond which party controls individual districts.

Members of Congress participate in decisions involving federal spending, healthcare, immigration, transportation, agriculture, education, housing and oversight of federal agencies.

They also provide constituent services to residents navigating federal programs and government institutions.

SECOND DISTRICT | Matt Little Wins Seat Previously Held by Angie Craig

Democrat Matt Little defeated Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt in Minnesota's Second Congressional District, preserving Democratic control of the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Angie Craig.

According to unofficial results from the Secretary of State's Office, Little received 213,653 votes, representing 57.15%.

Pratt received 159,829 votes, or 42.76%.

The margin was 53,824 votes.

Little previously served as mayor of Lakeville and as a member of the Minnesota Senate.

His victory represents a return to elected office at a different level of government.

The Second District, which covers communities south of the Twin Cities, has attracted substantial attention in recent congressional elections because of its politically competitive history.

Craig's departure created an open contest between candidates with experience in Minnesota politics.

Little's victory maintains the district's Democratic representation while introducing a new member of Congress.

The transition will require Little to establish a congressional office, assemble staff and begin representing residents on federal matters.

His responsibilities will include participating in legislative votes, committee work and constituent services.

The election also creates a change in the state's congressional delegation because Craig will no longer represent the district.

THIRD DISTRICT | Kelly Morrison Wins Reelection

Democratic U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison won reelection in Minnesota's Third Congressional District, defeating Republican Tyler Bass.

Morrison received 242,079 votes, representing 64.04%, according to unofficial state results.

Bass received 135,505 votes, or 35.85%.

The margin was 106,574 votes.

Morrison, a physician and former state legislator, was first elected to Congress in 2024.

Before entering the U.S. House, she served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate.

Her reelection allows her to continue representing the western and northern Twin Cities metropolitan area, including communities in Hennepin and Anoka counties.

The district includes suburban communities facing ongoing questions about housing costs, transportation, economic development and access to healthcare.

During the campaign, Morrison emphasized healthcare affordability, support for small businesses and veterans, environmental protection and household costs.

Bass campaigned on government accountability, fraud prevention, immigration policy and support for American workers.

The election provided voters with contrasting approaches to federal policy.

Morrison's victory means the district will retain its current representative as Congress prepares to consider future spending and legislative priorities.

For residents in the northwest metropolitan area, the office remains an important point of contact for federal constituent services and policy concerns.

FOURTH DISTRICT | Betty McCollum Retains Saint Paul-Area Seat

Democratic U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum won reelection in Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District, defeating Republican Paul Wikstrom.

According to the Secretary of State's unofficial results, McCollum received 245,699 votes, or 73.07%.

Wikstrom received 90,068 votes, representing 26.79%.

The margin was 155,631 votes.

McCollum has represented Minnesota in Congress since 2001, making her one of the state's longest-serving members of the U.S. House.

Her district includes Saint Paul and surrounding communities.

Her continued service provides institutional continuity for residents whose federal concerns include housing, transportation, healthcare, education and public infrastructure.

McCollum's congressional experience also includes work involving federal appropriations, through which Congress determines funding for government programs and agencies.

The outcome returns an established member of the delegation to Washington while maintaining Democratic representation in the Fourth District.

FIFTH DISTRICT | Ilhan Omar Wins Reelection in Three-Candidate Contest

Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar won reelection in Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, defeating Republican John Nagel and independent candidate DeVelle Jackson.

The contest drew attention because it included three candidates with differing political perspectives and approaches to representation.

According to unofficial results from the Secretary of State, Omar received 262,702 votes, representing 76.48%.

Nagel received 55,765 votes, or 16.23%.

Jackson received 24,110 votes, representing 7.02%.

Omar's victory returns her to Congress for another term representing Minneapolis and surrounding communities.

First elected in 2018, Omar has become a prominent figure in national debates involving immigration, foreign policy, healthcare, housing and federal government spending.

The Fifth District includes communities with substantial racial, cultural and economic diversity.

Its residents include immigrants, working families, students, business owners and people who depend on a range of federal programs.

Omar's continued representation will place her in a position to participate in national legislative debates while addressing the needs of constituents in the district.

The election also demonstrated the substantial difference in support among the three candidates.

Omar received more than three-quarters of the reported vote, while Nagel and Jackson divided most of the remaining ballots.

The result is subject to the state's normal certification process.

SIXTH DISTRICT | Tom Emmer Wins Reelection

Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer won reelection in Minnesota's Sixth Congressional District, defeating Democrat Doug Chapin.

Emmer received 204,705 votes, representing 55.73%, according to unofficial results.

Chapin received 162,213 votes, or 44.16%.

The margin was 42,492 votes.

Emmer has represented the Sixth District since 2015.

The district includes communities in the northern and western metropolitan region and parts of central Minnesota.

His reelection maintains Republican representation in a district that includes growing suburban communities as well as areas with different economic and infrastructure needs.

Federal issues affecting the district include transportation, business development, agriculture, healthcare and public spending.

Emmer will continue representing those communities during the next congressional term.

SEVENTH DISTRICT | Michelle Fischbach Retains Western Minnesota Seat

Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach defeated Democrat Erik Osberg in Minnesota's Seventh Congressional District.

Fischbach received 214,505 votes, representing 64.88%.

Osberg received 115,805 votes, or 35.03%.

The margin was 98,700 votes.

The Seventh District covers a substantial portion of western Minnesota, including agricultural communities and regional economic centers.

Agriculture, rural healthcare, transportation, energy and federal spending remain important issues for the district.

Fischbach's reelection maintains Republican representation in the region.

EIGHTH DISTRICT | Pete Stauber Wins Another Term

Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber won reelection in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District, defeating Democrat Trina Swanson.

According to unofficial state results, Stauber received 190,743 votes, representing 53.06%.

Swanson received 168,350 votes, or 46.84%.

The margin was 22,393 votes.

The Eighth District includes northeastern Minnesota and communities where mining, forestry, tourism, transportation and economic development are prominent policy concerns.

Stauber's victory maintains Republican representation in the district.

The comparatively narrower margin reflects a more competitive contest than those in several other Minnesota congressional districts.

Stauber will return to Washington with responsibility for representing communities whose economic priorities often involve federal land management, natural resources and infrastructure.

FIRST DISTRICT | Johnson Leads Finstad by 324 Votes; No Winner Declared

The most closely contested congressional election in Minnesota remained unresolved Wednesday morning.

In the First Congressional District, Democrat Jake Johnson held a narrow lead over Republican incumbent Brad Finstad.

According to the Secretary of State's unofficial results, Johnson received 163,057 votes, representing 49.99%.

Finstad received 162,733 votes, or 49.89%.

The difference was only 324 votes.

The First District covers much of southern Minnesota, including communities with substantial agricultural, healthcare, educational and manufacturing interests.

Because the reported margin is exceptionally narrow, the contest requires careful attention to canvassing, certification and any recount procedures that may apply.

The presence of a numerical lead does not establish a certified winner.

Election officials must complete the required processes before the final outcome can be determined.

For MinneapoliMedia, the appropriate reporting position is to describe Johnson as leading and the contest as unresolved.

Declaring either candidate elected before the result is established would be premature.

MINNESOTA'S EIGHT CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS | REPORTED RESULTS

District	Reported outcome	Vote share
1	Jake Johnson leads Brad Finstad	49.99% to 49.89%
2	Matt Little defeats Eric Pratt	57.15% to 42.76%
3	Kelly Morrison defeats Tyler Bass	64.04% to 35.85%
4	Betty McCollum defeats Paul Wikstrom	73.07% to 26.79%
5	Ilhan Omar defeats John Nagel and DeVelle Jackson	76.48% for Omar
6	Tom Emmer defeats Doug Chapin	55.73% to 44.16%
7	Michelle Fischbach defeats Erik Osberg	64.88% to 35.03%
8	Pete Stauber defeats Trina Swanson	53.06% to 46.84%

WHAT THE ELECTION MEANS FOR MINNESOTA'S REPRESENTATION

The results demonstrate substantial continuity in Minnesota's congressional delegation.

Morrison, McCollum and Omar retained their Democratic seats, while Emmer, Fischbach and Stauber secured additional terms as Republicans.

Little's victory preserves Democratic control of the Second District while replacing Angie Craig with a new representative.

The First District remains the only unresolved congressional contest in the state as of Wednesday morning.

The eventual outcome will determine the final partisan composition of Minnesota's eight-member U.S. House delegation.

Beyond the political balance, the election results have practical consequences for communities throughout Minnesota.

Members of Congress influence federal funding decisions that affect transportation, public health, housing, education, agriculture and economic development.

They also participate in oversight of federal agencies and the creation or amendment of federal laws.

For residents of Minneapolis, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids and other northwest metropolitan communities, congressional representation is particularly relevant to federal decisions affecting transportation infrastructure, immigration policy, healthcare costs and local economic opportunities.

Federal representatives also have responsibilities to constituents who did not vote for them.

The obligation to provide constituent services and represent district interests extends across political and demographic differences.

THE TAKEAWAY | CONTINUITY, TRANSITION AND ONE UNFINISHED CONTEST

Minnesota's November 3 congressional elections produced a combination of familiar representation and new leadership.

Seven races had reported winners by Wednesday morning, while the First District remained unresolved.

Little's election introduces a new representative in the Second District.

Morrison, McCollum, Omar, Emmer, Fischbach and Stauber will continue serving their respective districts.

The unresolved Johnson-Finstad contest demonstrates why close elections require careful reporting and respect for established election procedures.

For Minnesota residents, the next phase will involve watching how the delegation approaches federal policy, responds to constituent concerns and participates in decisions affecting the state.

Election results determine who holds office. The work of representation begins with what those officeholders do afterward.

Reported results are unofficial and remain subject to canvassing and certification.

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