2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota

none February 2026 September 2023 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota Minnesota 1983 legislative no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota 2014 2012 11 06 All 8 Minnesota seats to the United States House of Representatives Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 4 5 1 1,560,984 55.48% 7.55% Republican Party of Minnesota 4 3 1 1,210,409 43.02% 3.41% 300px Democratic #92C5DE Hold #0671B0 Gain Republican #F48882 Hold Party gains 300px Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% District results 300px Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% Republican #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% County results The 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota were held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Minnesota. The elections coincided with the elections of other federal and state offices, including a quadrennial presidential election and an election to the U.S. Senate. Primary elections were held on August 14, 2012.http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=239 Important Election Dates August 16, 2011 Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State July 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120713080558/http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=239 dead 2 Overview Statewide The table below shows the total number and percentage of votes, as well as the number of seats gained and lost by each political party in the election for the United States House of Representatives in Minnesota. PartyCandidatesVoteshttp://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/1?id=all MN Election Results December 21, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121127013059/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/1?id=all November 27, 2012SeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Democratic-Farmer-Labor81,560,98455.485 162.50Republican81,210,40943.023 137.50Independence236,4331.2900.0Write-in85,5570.2000.0Total262,813,383100.08100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 55.48 Republican Republican Party (United States) 43.02 Independence Independence Party of Minnesota 1.29 Other #777777 0.20 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 62.50 Republican Republican Party (United States) 37.50 By district Results of the 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota by district: DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 193,211 57.52% 142,164 42.33% 505 0.15% 335,880 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 164,338 45.85% 193,587 54.01% 521 0.15% 358,446 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 3 159,937 41.79% 222,335 58.10% 433 0.11% 382,705 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 216,685 62.27% 109,659 31.51% 21,647 6.22% 347,991 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 5 262,102 74.47% 88,753 25.22% 1,114 0.32% 351,969 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 174,944 49.26% 179,240 50.47% 969 0.27% 355,153 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 197,791 60.38% 114,151 34.85% 15,634 4.77% 327,576 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 191,976 54.28% 160,520 45.39% 1,167 0.33% 353,663 100.0% Democratic gainTotal 1,560,984 55.48% 1,210,409 43.02% 41,990 1.49% 2,813,383 100.0% Redistricting A redistricting plan was proposed by Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature on May 9, 2011.http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/05/09/congressional-redistricting-plan-introduced-mn-republicans Congressional redistricting plan introduced by MN Republicans May 9, 2011 June 8, 2011 Twin Cities Daily Planet Mary Turck https://web.archive.org/web/20110511041016/http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/05/09/congressional-redistricting-plan-introduced-mn-republicans May 11, 2011 dead The plan was passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives on May 13http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/05/13/redistricting-house/ House OKs redesign for Minn. congressional lines May 13, 2011 June 8, 2011 Minnesota Public Radio Tim Pugmire https://web.archive.org/web/20111229180001/http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/05/13/redistricting-house/ December 29, 2011 live and the Minnesota Senate on May 18,http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-sends-redistricting-bills-to-dayton/ Minnesota Senate Sends Redistricting Bills To Dayton May 18, 2011 June 8, 2011 AM 1240 WJON https://web.archive.org/web/20110807181531/http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-sends-redistricting-bills-to-dayton August 7, 2011 live but was vetoed by Democratic Governor Mark Dayton on May 19.http://www.crookstontimes.com/newsnow/x956209419/Dayton-vetoes-GOPs-redistricting-plan Dayton vetoes GOP's redistricting plan May 20, 2011 June 8, 2011 Crookston Daily Times https://web.archive.org/web/20110722122327/http://www.crookstontimes.com/newsnow/x956209419/Dayton-vetoes-GOPs-redistricting-plan July 22, 2011 dead mdy-all In February 2012, a state court panel redrew Minnesota's congressional boundaries with the effect of enacting a "least-change" map.http://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2012/02/district-district-look-minnesotas-new-congressional-map District-by-district look at Minnesota's new congressional map February 22, 2012 February 22, 2012 MinnPost.com Devin Henry https://web.archive.org/web/20120225060851/http://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2012/02/district-district-look-minnesotas-new-congressional-map February 25, 2012 live District 1 2012 Minnesota's 1st congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1 2014 x150px File:Tim Walz official photo (cropped 2).jpg Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 193,211 57.5% File:Allen Quist (2012) (cropped).png Allen Quist Republican Party of Minnesota 142,164 42.3% 300px County results 300px Precinct results Walz: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Quist: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Democrat Tim Walz, who had represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district since 2007, sought re-election. In redistricting, Murray County, Pipestone County and half of Cottonwood County were moved from the 1st district to the 7th, and Wabasha County was moved from the 1st district to the 2nd, while Le Sueur County and most of Rice County were moved from the 2nd district to the 1st. The 1st district was expected to continue to slightly favor Republicans. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tim Walz, incumbent U.S. representative Results Democratic primary resultshttps://www.leg.state.mn.us/archive/sessions/electionresults/2012-08-14-p-man.pdf Chapter Ten Minnesota Elections August 14, 2012 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz (incumbent) 15,697 100.0 15,697 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Allen Quist, former state representative from legislative district 23B (1983–1989), candidate for governor in 1994 & 1998 and for this seat in 2010http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_b8422318-1c9d-11e1-b76b-001871e3ce6c.html Republican Quist to challenge Rep. Tim Walz for 1st District seat December 2, 2011 December 2, 2011 Winona Daily News Mary Juhl Eliminated in primary Mike Parry, state senator from senate district 26 since 2010http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x1385482578/Parry-to-challenge-Walz-for-Congress Parry to challenge Walz for Congress October 8, 2011 October 8, 2011 Mankato Free Press Mark Fischenich Declined Randy Demmer, former state representative nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/article_7735db6e-f6e4-11e0-b612-001cc4c002e0.html Demmer won't run against Walz October 15, 2011 October 22, 2011 Winona Daily News Mary Juhl Steve Drazkowski, state representativehttp://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_1871d408-06a1-11e1-8ac4-001cc4c03286.html Drazkowski won't run for Congress November 4, 2011 November 12, 2011 Winona Daily News Julie Rosen, state senatorhttp://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_dcf52116-e335-11e0-8d84-001cc4c002e0.html Drazkowski hasn't ruled out run for Congress September 20, 2011 September 21, 2011 Winona Daily News Mary Juhl Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Allen Quist 12,540 54.1 Republican Party of Minnesota Mike Parry 10,622 45.9 23,162 100.0 General election Endorsements Tim Walz (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO2012 Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorsements http://www.mnaflcio.org/news/2012-minnesota-afl-cio-endorsements MN State AFL-CIO https://web.archive.org/web/20121102213357/http://www.mnaflcio.org/news/2012-minnesota-afl-cio-endorsements 2 November 2012 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Education MinnesotaEndorsed federal candidates http://www.educationminnesota.org/issues/elections/candidates.aspx educationminnesota.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121020080333/http://www.educationminnesota.org/issues/elections/candidates.aspx 20 October 2012 29 June 2012 National Association of Letter CarriersNALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf NALC 12 February 2023 3–4 National Education Association Service Employees International Union United Steelworkers Organizations Clean Water ActionMinnesota Endorsements http://cleanwateraction.org/minnesota-endorsements cleanwateraction.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121028163145/http://cleanwateraction.org/minnesota-endorsements 28 October 2012 Feminist MajorityFeminist Majority 2012 Endorsed Candidates http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ feministmajority.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121124012739/http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ 24 November 2012 NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaPro-Choice Voter Guide http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=MN prochoiceamerica.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121029074916/http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=MN 29 October 2012 NRA Political Victory FundUpcoming Election - Minnesota http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/Minnesota.aspx NRA-PVF 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121009201902/http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/Minnesota.aspx 9 October 2012 Planned Parenthood Action FundPlanned Parenthood Action Voter guide - MN http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/minnesota Planned Parenthood Action Fund 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011314/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/minnesota 27 November 2012 Sierra ClubEndorsed Candidates http://sierraclub.ehclients.com/uploads/nsj/SClubNSJ-10-12.pdf 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130113010049/http://sierraclub.ehclients.com/uploads/nsj/SClubNSJ-10-12.pdf 13 January 2013 8 Stonewall DemocratsEndorsements http://www.stonewalldfl.com/endorsements.html stonewalldfl.com 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723075620/http://www.stonewalldfl.com/endorsements.html 23 July 2012 Veterans' Alliance for Security and Democracy2012 Endorsed http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 vetpac.org 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120806120045/http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 6 August 2012 VoteVets2012-09-11 Our Candidates VoteVets.org http://www.votevets.org/candidates/ 2020-06-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20120911202321/http://www.votevets.org/candidates/ 2012-09-11 Allen Quist (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families2012 Candidate Endorsements http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements cwfpac.com 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements 26 June 2013 Eagle Forum2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html eagleforum.org/ 23 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html 13 October 2014 12 February 2013 National Right to Life Committee Minnesota Endorsements http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Minnesota%20Endorsements.pdf National Right to Life 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172502/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Minnesota%20Endorsements.pdf 23 January 2013 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Safe D November 5, 2012 Rothenberghttp://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings Rothenbergpoliticalreport.com November 2, 2012 November 4, 2012Safe D November 2, 2012 Roll Call, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallCrystal Ball https://web.archive.org/web/20230420175527/https://centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/category/2012-house/ April 20, 2023 , 2012 11 05 us onSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesHouse Race Ratings, The New York Times, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012RCP, 2012 11 04 us onSafe D November 4, 2012The HillHouse Ratings https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/race-ratings/107735-the-hills-house-ratings-democrats-chances-for-seats-have-dimmed/ The Hill November 4, 2012 November 3, 2012 Safe D November 4, 2012 Results Walz handily dispatched Quist in the election, garnering 58% of the vote.Fischenich Mark Walz defeats Quist: West teacher returns to Congress http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x2082764739/Walz-defeats-Quist-West-teacher-returns-to-Congress Mankato Free Press November 7, 2012 Minnesota's 1st congressional district, 2012MN Election Results http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/1?id=all Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State March 21, 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20121127013059/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/1?id=all November 27, 2012 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz (incumbent) 193,211 57.5 Republican Party of Minnesota Allen Quist 142,164 42.3 505 0.2 335,880 100.00 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Tim Walz (DFL) $1,975,606 $1,930,831 $63,237 Allen Quist (R) $595,215 $595,312 $0 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Tim Walz (DFL) $26,390 $0 Allen Quist (R) $276 $0 District 2 2012 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2 2014 x150px File:John Kline, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota 193,587 54.0% File:3x4.svg Mike Obermueller Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 164,338 45.9% MN2 House 2012.svg Precinct resultsKline: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Obermueller: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #0D0596 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota Republican John Kline, who had represented Minnesota's 2nd congressional district since 2003, sought re-election. In redistricting, Le Sueur County and Rice County were moved from the 2nd district to the 1st, and Carver County was moved from the 2nd district to the 3rd and 6th, while West St. Paul and parts of South St. Paul were moved from the 4th district to the 2nd. The 2nd district was made slightly more favorable to Democrats, but continues to favor Republicans. Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Kline, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary David Gerson, engineer Results Republican primary election Republican Party of Minnesota John Kline (incumbent) 15,859 85.1 Republican Party of Minnesota David Gerson 2,772 14.9 18,631 100.0 Democratic primary Patrick Ganey, a member of the Northfield City Council;http://www.twincities.com/ci_20248268/northfield-council-member-hopes-take-john-kline-2nd Northfield council member hopes to take on John Kline in 2nd District March 24, 2012 March 27, 2012 St. Paul Pioneer Press Bill Salisbury Kathleen Gaylord, a member of the Dakota County Commission;http://northfield.patch.com/articles/dakota-county-commissioner-kathleen-gaylord-to-run-for-second-congressional-district Dakota County Commissioner Kathleen Gaylord to Run for Second Congressional District April 5, 2012 April 6, 2012 Northfield, MN Patch Derrick Williams Corey Jr. Butler https://web.archive.org/web/20120410120917/http://northfield.patch.com/articles/dakota-county-commissioner-kathleen-gaylord-to-run-for-second-congressional-district April 10, 2012 dead former state Representative Mike Obermueller;http://www.startribune.com/politics/146034165.html DFL has set its sights on Rep. John Kline's seat April 3, 2012 April 4, 2012 Star Tribune Rachel E. Stassen-Berger and Dan Powers, a former small business owner who unsuccessfully sought the DFL nomination in the 2nd district in 2010,http://minnesotaindependent.com/82177/dan-powers-to-challenge-kline-in-2012 Dan Powers to challenge Kline in 2012 May 31, 2011 June 5, 2011 The Minnesota Independent Andy Birkey sought the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination to challenge Kline. At the congressional district convention, the party endorsed Mike Obermueller. Candidates Nominee Mike Obermueller, former state representative from legislative district 38B (2009–2011) Withdrawn Patrick Ganey, Northfield City Council member Kathleen Gaylord, Dakota County Commission member Dan Powers, former small business owner candidate for this seat in 2010 Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Mike Obermueller 11,628 100.0 11,628 100.0 General election Endorsements John Kline (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of CommerceHelp With Voting http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=MN 11 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144007/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=MN 10 October 2012 Mike Obermueller (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Education Minnesota National Association of Letter Carriers Service Employees International Union United Steelworkers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorJohnKline (R)MikeObermueller (DFL)UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 17–18, 2012 565 ±4.2% 49% 41% 11% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Reporthttp://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings The Cook Political Report — Charts – 2012 House Competitive Races Cookpolitical.com November 5, 2012 November 6, 2012Likely R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallLikely R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R November 5, 2012 NY TimesLean R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillLikely R November 4, 2012 Results Despite a strong challenge from Obermueller, Kline prevailed.Diaz Kevin Obermueller a surprising challenge to Kline in Second District http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/177595051.html?refer=y Star Tribune November 7, 2012 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, 2012 Republican Party of Minnesota John Kline (incumbent) 193,587 54.0 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Mike Obermueller 164,338 45.9 521 0.1 358,446 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand John Kline (R) $2,352,676 $1,957,356 $565,590 Mike Obermueller (DFL) $717,173 $705,166 $12,007 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed John Kline (R) $1,590 $74,348 Mike Obermueller (DFL) $3,219 $0 District 3 2012 Minnesota's 3rd congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3 2014 x150px File:Erik Paulsen, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Erik Paulsen Republican Party of Minnesota 222,335 58.1% File:3x4.svg Brian Barnes Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 159,937 41.8% MN3 House 2012.svg 200px Precinct resultsPaulsen: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #A80000 >90%Barnes: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Erik Paulsen Republican Party of Minnesota Erik Paulsen Republican Party of Minnesota Republican Erik Paulsen, who had represented Minnesota's 3rd congressional district since 2009 sought re-election. In redistricting, the 3rd district was expanded to include eastern Carver County, while part of the northeastern Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area was moved to the 5th. The district was made more favorable to Republicans. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Erik Paulsen, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary John W. Howard III, biologist Results Republican primary election Republican Party of Minnesota Erik Paulsen (incumbent) 18,672 90.2 Republican Party of Minnesota John W. Howard III 2,032 9.8 20,704 100.0 Democratic primary Brian Barnes, an Edina businessman and former Navy Reserve officerhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/10/barnes_to_chall.shtml Barnes to challenge Paulsen October 10, 2011 October 11, 2011 Minnesota Public Radio Tom Scheck and Sharon Sund, a Plymouth scientist and small-business ownerhttp://minnesotaindependent.com/85673/sharon-sund-to-challenge-erik-paulsen Sharon Sund to challenge Erik Paulsen August 4, 2011 August 5, 2011 The Minnesota Independent Andy Birkey sought the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination to challenge Paulsen. In the third district Democratic convention, Barnes won the party endorsement and Sund backed his candidacy.Shaw Charley http://politicsinminnesota.com/2012/04/barnes-graves-win-dfl-endorsements-for-congress/ Barnes, Graves win DFL endorsements for Congress Politics in Minnesota 2012-04-15 2014-08-14 Sund was subsequently elected chair of the Hennepin County Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.Kimball Joe http://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2012/10/dflers-host-jill-biden-minneapolis-fundraising-event DFLers host Jill Biden at Minneapolis fundraising event 17 October 2012 MinnPost 2014-08-14 Candidates Nominee Brian Barnes, businessman and former Navy Reserve officer Withdrawn Sharon Sund, Plymouth scientist and small-business owner Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Brian Barnes 11,786 100.0 11,786 100.0 General election Endorsements Erik Paulsen (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Brian Barnes (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Education Minnesota National Education Association Service Employees International Union United Steelworkers Organizations National Organization for Women2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html 10 November 2012 Stonewall Democrats Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe R November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPSafe R November 4, 2012The HillSafe R November 4, 2012 Results Paulsen received 58% of the vote, defeating Barnes, who received 42%.Mitchell Corey 6 of state's U.S. House incumbents sure to keep seats http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/177543801.html?source=error Star Tribune November 7, 2012Erik Paulsen wins re-election in 3rd Congressional District http://abcnewspapers.com/2012/11/06/erik-paulsen-wins-re-election-in-3rd-congressional-district/ Erik Paulsen wins re-election in 3rd Congressional District ABC Newspapers 2012-11-06 2014-08-14 Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, 2012 Republican Party of Minnesota Erik Paulsen (incumbent) 222,335 58.1 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Brian Barnes 159,937 41.8 433 0.1 382,705 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Erik Paulsen (R) $3,113,793 $2,567,483 $693,846 Brian Barnes (DFL) $400,435 $397,940 $2,494 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Erik Paulsen (R) $5,074 $0 Brian Barnes (DFL) $924 $0 District 4 2012 Minnesota's 4th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4 2014 x150px File:Betty McCollum, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 216,685 62.3% File:Tony Hernandez (cropped).png Tony Hernandez Republican Party of Minnesota 109,659 31.5% File:Steve Carlson (2012) (cropped).jpg Steve Carlson Independence Party of Minnesota 21,135 6.1% MN4 House 2012.svg 230px Precinct resultsMcCollum: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Hernandez: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Democrat Betty McCollum, who had represented Minnesota's 4th congressional district since 2001, sought re-election. In redistricting, the 4th district was made slightly more favorable to Republicans, but continues to strongly favor Democrats. The home of Republican U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann, who had represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2007, was drawn into the 4th district in redistricting; however, Bachmann sought re-election in the 6th district. McCollum retained her seat, defeating Hernandez. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Diana Longrie, former mayor of Maplewood (2005–2009) Brian Stalboerger, software engineer Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum (incumbent) 27,291 84.2 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Diana Longrie 3,212 9.9 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Brian Stalboerger 1,913 5.9 32,416 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tony Hernandez, businessman and candidate for Senate in 2012http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/27/2-klobuchar-challengers-leave-gop-contest/ 2 Klobuchar Challengers Leave GOP Contest February 27, 2012 March 23, 2012 CBS Minnesota Associated Presshttp://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/2?id=559 MN Election Results September 17, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120824132525/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/2?id=559 August 24, 2012 Eliminated in primary Ron Seiford, adjunct business instructor at Globe College Withdrawn Dan Flood, retired Navy officer Declined Michele Bachmann, incumbent U.S. representative for the 6th district Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Tony Hernandez 6,876 64.1 Republican Party of Minnesota Ron Seiford 3,856 35.9 10,732 100.0 Independence primary Candidates Nominee Steve Carlson, development consultant, attorney and nominee for this seat in 2010 Results Independence primary results Independence Party of Minnesota Steve Carlson 545 100.0 545 100.0 General election Endorsements Betty McCollum (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Education Minnesota National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Service Employees International Union United Steelworkers Organizations Citizens for Global SolutionsCitizens for Global Solutions https://votesmart.org/interest-group/1015/national-education-association 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121109115129/https://votesmart.org/interest-group/329/citizens-for-global-solutions 9 November 2012 Clean Water Action Feminist Majority Humane Society of the United StatesHumane USA PAC http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac votesmart.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121115225324/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac 15 November 2012 J StreetJStreetPAC 2012 Endorsees https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates jstreetpac.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120723013643/https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates 23 July 2012 National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Stonewall Democrats Tony Hernandez (R) Organizations Republican Liberty CaucusCandidate Endorsements – 2012 http://www.rlc.org/candidate-endorsements-2012/ www.rlc.org/ 19 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121013175544/http://www.rlc.org/candidate-endorsements-2012/ 13 October 2012 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2012 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum (incumbent) 216,685 62.3 Republican Party of Minnesota Tony Hernandez 109,659 31.5 Independence Party of Minnesota Steve Carlson 21,135 6.1 512 0.1 347,991 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Betty McCollum (DFL) $931,990 $942,684 $48,014 Tony Hernandez (R) $66,697 $68,016 $15 Steve Carlson (I) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Betty McCollum (DFL) $1,334 $0 Tony Hernandez (R) $2,752 $0 Steve Carlson (I) $0 $0 District 5 2012 Minnesota's 5th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5 2014 x150px File:Keith Ellison, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Keith Ellison Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 262,102 74.5% File:Chris Fields (cropped).png Chris Fields Republican Party of Minnesota 88,753 25.2% MN5 House 2012.svg 160px Precinct resultsEllison: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Fields: #E27F7F 50–60% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Keith Ellison Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Minnesota's 5th congressional district has been represented by Democrat Keith Ellison since 2007. Gary Boisclair, an anti-abortion activist, and Gregg Iverson unsuccessfully challenged Ellison in the Democratic primary.http://minnesotaindependent.com/90485/anti-abortion-activist-campaigns-against-ellison-to-exploit-legal-loophole Anti-abortion activist campaigns against Ellison to exploit legal loophole October 24, 2011 November 2, 2011 The Minnesota Independent Andy Birkey In redistricting, the 5th district was expanded to include parts of Brooklyn Center, Edina and Minnetonka, and continued to strongly favor Democrats. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Keith Ellison, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Gary Boisclair, anti-abortion activist Gregg A. Iverson, perennial candidate and U.S. Army veteran Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison (incumbent) 30,609 89.6 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Gregg A. Iverson 2,143 6.3 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Gary Boisclair 1,397 4.1 34,149 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Chris Fields, retired U.S. Marinehttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/09/gop_challenger.shtml GOP challenger ready for Ellison September 7, 2011 October 11, 2011 Minnesota Public Radio Tim Nelsonhttp://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/2?id=560 MN Election Results September 11, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120824132530/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/2?id=560 August 24, 2012 Withdrawn Lynne Torgerson, attorney, Independent candidate for State House, District 59A in 2008 and Independent candidate for this seat in 2010 Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Chris Fields 5,966 100.0 5,966 100.0 General election Endorsements Keith Ellison (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO Education Minnesota National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Organizations Clean Water Action Feminist Majority Humane Society of the United States J Street NARAL Pro-Choice America National Organization for Women Planned Parenthood Action Fund Sierra Club Stonewall Democrats2012 Congressional Endorsements http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012endorsements stonewalldemocrats.org 13 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121108130911/http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012endorsements 8 November 2012 Chris Fields (R) Organizations Republican Liberty Caucus Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillSafe D November 4, 2012 Results Ellison easily defeated Fields, carrying about 75% of the vote.Lee Jessica Ellison grabs 4th term http://www.mndaily.com/2012/11/07/ellison-grabs-4th-term Minnesota Daily November 7, 2012 November 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121111174850/http://www.mndaily.com/2012/11/07/ellison-grabs-4th-term November 11, 2012 dead mdy-all Minnesota's 5th congressional district, 2012 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison (incumbent) 262,102 74.5 Republican Party of Minnesota Chris Fields 88,753 25.2 1,114 0.3 351,969 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Keith Ellison (DFL) $2,053,544 $2,160,554 $56,570 Chris Fields (R) $365,441 $357,683 $7,758 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Keith Ellison (DFL) $1,842 $0 Chris Fields (R) $2,285 $0 District 6 2012 Minnesota's 6th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6 2014 x150px File:Bachmann2011 (cropped).jpg Michele Bachmann Republican Party of Minnesota 179,240 50.5% File:Jim Graves (2012).jpg Jim Graves Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 174,944 49.3% MN6 House 2012.svg 250px Precinct resultsBachmann: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #A80000 >90%Graves: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #0D0596 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann Republican Party of Minnesota Michele Bachmann Republican Party of Minnesota Michele Bachmann, who had represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2007 and unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2012,http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/michele_bachmann/412216 Michele Bachmann, U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 6th Congressional District GovTrack.us 2014-08-01 2014-08-14 sought re-election.http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/138040813.html Bachmann to defend her seat in Congress January 25, 2012 January 25, 2012 Star Tribune Kevin Diaz In redistricting, the 6th district was expanded to include Carver County and was made more favorable to Republicans. Republican primary Ron Seiford, an adjunct business instructor at Woodbury's Globe College,Woodbury Republican seeks to topple Bachman https://www.republicaneagle.com/news/government/woodbury-republican-seeks-to-topple-bachman/article_fda67232-f9e3-5b05-840a-e451172c1514.html republicaneagle.com/ 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20230301153324/https://www.republicaneagle.com/news/government/woodbury-republican-seeks-to-topple-bachman/article_fda67232-f9e3-5b05-840a-e451172c1514.html 1 March 2023 24 February 2012 and Aubrey Immelman unsuccessfully challenged her in the Republican nomination, though Bachmann won by the lowest margin of any incumbent Republican congressional candidate in 50 years.http://www.salon.com/2012/08/16/could_bachmann_lose/ Could Bachmann lose? Salon.com 2012-08-16 2014-08-14http://www.swcbulletin.com/event/article/id/20046/group/homepage/ St. Paul Park native wants to challenge Bachmann in GOP primary February 20, 2012 February 22, 2012 South Washington County Bulletin Mike LongaeckerApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Candidates Nominee Michele Bachmann, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Aubrey Immelman, professor, Republican candidate for this seat in 2008 and Independent candidate in 2010 Stephen Thompson, computer consultant Withdrawn Ron Seiford, adjunct business instructor at Globe College Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Michele Bachmann (incumbent) 14,569 80.3 Republican Party of Minnesota Stephen Thompson 2,322 12.8 Republican Party of Minnesota Aubrey Immelman 1,242 6.9 18,133 100.0 Democratic primary Jim Graves, a hotel executive,http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/04/10/jim-graves-announces-run-for-congress/ Hotel owner Graves announces run for Congress April 10, 2012 April 11, 2012 Minnesota Public Radio Conrad Wilson won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination at the party's convention in April 2012. Candidates Nominee Jim Graves, hotel executive Withdrawn Brian McGoldrick, businessmanhttp://www.startribune.com/politics/national/143825026.html Second DFL candidate enters race against Bachmann March 22, 2012 March 23, 2012 Star Tribune Jennifer Brooks Anne Nolan, attorney and business consultanthttp://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2012/03/anne_nolan_michele_bachmann_first_dfler_to_run_6th_district.php Anne Nolan, attorney and MBA, first DFLer to announce run against Michele Bachmann March 9, 2012 March 23, 2012 City Pages Aaron Rupar https://web.archive.org/web/20120319023533/http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2012/03/anne_nolan_michele_bachmann_first_dfler_to_run_6th_district.php March 19, 2012 dead mdy-all Mike Starr, substitute teacherhttp://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011110210040 6th District: Teacher considers run for Congress on DFL ticket October 22, 2011 October 28, 2011 St. Cloud Times Mark SommerhauserFebruary 2012 Results Democratic primary results Jim Graves Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 8,600 100.0 8,600 100.0 General election Campaign During a Minnesota Public Radio-moderated debate Graves stated that abortion is an issue between a woman, her family and her God: "I don't want the government to be involved in that process."http://www.bringmethenews.com/2012/11/01/abortion-dominates-second-debate-between-bachmann-graves/ Abortion dominates second debate between Bachmann, Graves – Rick Kupchella's BringMeTheNews.com November 1, 2012 13 August 2013 Endorsements Michele Bachmann (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Eagle Forum Maggie's ListMaggie's List is pleased to endorse these conservative women candidates http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php maggieslist.org Maggie's List 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120826034948/http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php#gpm2_5 26 August 2012 National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund Susan B. Anthony List2012 Candidate List http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf sba-list.org 3 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014134737/http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf 14 October 2012 27 June 2012 United States Chamber of Commerce Jim Graves (DFL) U.S. representatives Barney Frank, U.S. representative from Massachusetts's 4th congressional district (1981–present)Kimball Joe http://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2012/10/congressman-barney-frank-attend-jim-graves-fundraising-debate-watch Congressman Barney Frank to attend Jim Graves fundraising debate watch MinnPost October 3, 2012 14 November 2012 State officials Arne Carlson, former Republican Governorhttp://www.sctimes.com/article/20121023/NEWS01/310230032/Arne-Carlson-endorses-Graves Former Republican governor Carlson endorses Graves St. Cloud Times October 23, 2012 14 November 2012 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Education Minnesota National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Service Employees International Union United Steelworkers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Debates Complete video of debate, November 4, 2012 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorMicheleBachmann (R)JimGraves (DFL)UndecidedPulse Opinion ResearchPulse Opinion Research October 16, 2012 1,000 ±3.0% 51% 45% 6%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 9–11, 2012 598 ±4.1% 50% 41% 9%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (DFL)Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (D) October 4–5, 2012 403 ±4.9% 47% 45% 7%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (DFL)Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (D) August 29–30, 2012 401 ±?% 48% 46% 6%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (DFL)Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research Graves (D) June 12–14, 2012 505 ±4.4% 48% 43% 9% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 5, 2012 RothenbergLean R November 2, 2012 Roll CallLean R November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe R November 4, 2012RCPLean R November 4, 2012The HillLean R November 4, 2012 Results Bachmann narrowly retained the seat, receiving 4,298 more votes than Graves.Diaz Kevin Close call for Bachmann http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/177789861.html?refer=y Star Tribune November 8, 2012 Minnesota's 6th congressional district, 2012 Republican Party of Minnesota Michele Bachmann (incumbent) 179,240 50.5 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Jim Graves 174,944 49.3 969 0.3 355,153 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Michele Bachmann (R) $14,995,937 $11,946,232 $2,070,568 Jim Graves (DFL) $2,309,982 $2,279,384 $30,598 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Michele Bachmann (R) $66,397 $66,014 Jim Graves (DFL) $2,878 $72,438 District 7 2012 Minnesota's 7th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7 2014 x150px File:Collin Peterson official photo.jpg Collin Peterson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 197,791 60.4% File:Lee Byberg (cropped).png Lee Byberg Republican Party of Minnesota 114,151 34.8% MN7 House 2012.svg 130px Precinct resultsPeterson: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Byberg: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Collin Peterson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Collin Peterson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Democrat Collin Peterson, who had represented Minnesota's 7th congressional district since 1991, sought re-election.http://nationaljournal.com/columns/on-the-trail/the-retirement-season-20111116 The Retirement Season November 16, 2011 December 15, 2011 National Journal Reid Wilson https://web.archive.org/web/20111220113021/http://www.nationaljournal.com/columns/on-the-trail/the-retirement-season-20111116 December 20, 2011 dead mdy-all In redistricting, the 7th district was expanded to include rural counties in southern Minnesota, while cities were moved from the 6th and 8th districts into the 7th. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Collin Peterson, incumbent U.S. representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Lee Byberg, business executive and nominee for this seat in 2010http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/view/full_story/13731400/article-Byberg-throws-hat-in-ring-for-2012 Byberg throws hat in ring for 2012 March 25, 2011 October 11, 2011 Hutchinson Leader Jorge Sosa December 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111223150716/http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/view/full_story/13731400/article-Byberg-throws-hat-in-ring-for-2012 dead Withdrawn Gretchen Hoffman, state senatorhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2012/02/hoffman_announc.shtml Hoffman announces run for Congress in 7th District February 24, 2012 February 24, 2012 Minnesota Public Radio Tom Scheck Independence primary Candidates Nominee Adam Steele, tax consultant and perennial candidate General election Endorsements Collin Peterson (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Education Minnesota National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association United Steelworkers Organizations NRA Political Victory Fund Lee Byberg (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Republican Liberty Caucus Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 5, 2012 RothenbergSafe D November 2, 2012 Roll CallSafe D November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 5, 2012 NY TimesSafe D November 4, 2012RCPSafe D November 4, 2012The HillLikely D November 4, 2012 Results Minnesota's 7th congressional district, 2012 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Collin Peterson (incumbent) 197,791 60.4 Republican Party of Minnesota Lee Byberg 114,151 34.8 Independence Party of Minnesota Adam Steele 15,298 4.7 336 0.1 327,576 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Collin Peterson (DFL) $1,129,343 $1,497,202 $34,417 Lee Byberg (R) $583,839 $601,966 -$681 Adam Steele (I) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Collin Peterson (DFL) $2,506 $0 Lee Byberg (R) $13,449 $0 Adam Steele (I) $0 $0 District 8 2012 Minnesota's 8th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8 2010 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8 2014 x150px File:Rick Nolan, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Rick Nolan Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 191,976 54.3% File:Chip Cravaack, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg Chip Cravaack Republican Party of Minnesota 160,520 45.4% MN8 House 2012.svg 280px Precinct resultsNolan: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Cravaack: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Chip Cravaack Republican Party of Minnesota Rick Nolan Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Republican Chip Cravaack, who was first elected to represent Minnesota's 8th congressional district in 2010, sought re-election. In redistricting, the 8th district was not significantly changed and remained competitive. Cravaack was endorsed by the Mesabi Daily News in Virginia and the Duluth News Tribune.Kimball Joe Duluth Paper Again Endorses Cravaack in 8th District Congressional Race MinnPost October 22, 2012 http://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2012/10/duluth-paper-again-endorses-cravaack-8th-district-congressional-race On November 6, he lost his seat to former Democratic congressman Rick Nolan, 54% to 45%. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Chip Cravaack, incumbent U.S. representative Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Chip Cravaack (incumbent) 20,471 100.0 20,471 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rick Nolan, former U.S. representative from the 6th district (1975–1981)http://minnesotaindependent.com/84386/former-u-s-rep-rick-nolan-enters-8th-district-race Former U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan enters 8th District race July 13, 2011 July 15, 2011 The Minnesota Independent Jon Collins Eliminated in primary Jeff Anderson, former Duluth city councilor (2007–2011)http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43169622/ns/local_news-duluth_mn/t/jeff-anderson-challenge-cravaack/ City Councillor Jeff Anderson Announces Congressional Campaign May 25, 2011 June 5, 2011 msnbc.com Zach SchneiderAugust 2024 medicmedic Tarryl Clark, former state senator from senate district 15 (2006–2011) and nominee for the 6th district in 2010http://www.minnpost.com/derekwallbank/2011/05/08/28102/tarryl_clark_says_shell_run_for_congress_again_this_time_against_chip_cravaack Tarryl Clark says she'll run for Congress again, this time against Chip Cravaack May 8, 2011 June 5, 2011 MinnPost.com Derek Wallbank https://web.archive.org/web/20110619053740/http://www.minnpost.com/derekwallbank/2011/05/08/28102/tarryl_clark_says_shell_run_for_congress_again_this_time_against_chip_cravaack June 19, 2011 dead mdy-all Withdrawn Daniel Fanning, former deputy state director for Senator Al Frankenhttp://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/211049/group/homepage/ Fanning running for 8th District seat October 4, 2011 October 5, 2011 Duluth News Tribune Peter Passi https://web.archive.org/web/20111007085115/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/211049/group/homepage/ October 7, 2011 dead mdy-allhttp://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2012/01/fanning-drops-out-8th-district-race-many-cravaack-challengers-remain Fanning drops out of 8th District race, but many Cravaack challengers remain January 5, 2012 March 23, 2012 MinnPost.com Joe Kimball Declined Tom Bakk, minority leader of the Minnesota Senatehttp://www.fox21online.com/news/fox-21-exclusive-reinert-not-running-congress FOX 21 EXCLUSIVE: Reinert Not Running for Congress February 24, 2011 June 5, 2011 Fox 21 News Nick LaFave https://web.archive.org/web/20110228054450/http://www.fox21online.com/news/fox-21-exclusive-reinert-not-running-congress February 28, 2011 dead mdy-allhttp://www.echopress.com/event/article/id/87466/group/News/ Capitol Chatter: Bakk rejects requests for congressional run August 29, 2011 August 31, 2011 Echo Press Don Davis https://web.archive.org/web/20130210135842/http://www.echopress.com/event/article/id/87466/group/News/ February 10, 2013 dead mdy-all Carly Melin, State representativehttp://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/128874968.html Melin: "Open mind" on congressional run September 1, 2011 September 8, 2011 Star Tribune Rachel E. Stassen-Bergerhttp://minnesotaindependent.com/88310/melin-and-reinert-endorse-jeff-anderson-for-cd-8 Melin and Reinert endorse Jeff Anderson to take on Cravaack in 8th Congressional District September 21, 2011 September 23, 2011 The Minnesota Independent Jon Collins Don Ness, mayor of Duluth Roger Reinert, state senator Tom Rukavina, state representative Anthony Sertich, former state house majority leader Yvonne Prettner Solon, incumbent lieutenant governorhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/04/emilys_list_tar.shtml EMILY's List targets Cravaack April 5, 2011 June 5, 2011 Minnesota Public Radio Brett Neely Campaign Nolan was victorious in a February 2012 caucus, receiving 1,537 votes to Anderson's 1,008 and Clark's 408. 269 uncommitted votes were cast. Delegates to a convention held in May 2012 could endorse one candidate, but candidates who did not receive the party's endorsement were nonetheless able to run in the August 2012 primary.http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/222337/ Congressional candidate Rick Nolan wins big in Minnesota caucus poll February 8, 2012 February 9, 2012 Duluth News Tribune John MyersApril 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Endorsements Tarryl Clark Labor unions United Steelworkers Organizations EMILY's ListMinnesota: Current EMILY's List Candidates http://emilyslist.org/what/races/minnesota/ emilyslist.org 8 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20120517011254/http://emilyslist.org/what/races/minnesota/ 17 May 2012 Feminist Majority National Organization for Women Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Richard Nolan 20,840 38.3 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tarryl Clark 17,554 32.2 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Jeff Anderson 16,035 29.5 54,429 100.0 General election Endorsements Chip Cravaack (R) Organizations Campaign for Working Families Gun Owners of AmericaEndorsements http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements goapvf.org 2 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20121208084314/http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements 8 December 2012 National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program National Right to Life Committee NRA Political Victory Fund United States Chamber of Commerce Rick Nolan (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Education Minnesota National Association of Letter Carriers National Education Association Service Employees International Union Organizations Council for a Livable WorldMeet the Candidates http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ livableworld.org 1 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130115015450/http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ 15 January 2013 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Planned Parenthood Action Fund Progressive Change Campaign CommitteeCandidates http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ boldprogressives.org 4 March 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20130424124339/http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ 24 April 2013 Debates Complete video of debate, October 12, 2012 Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMargin of errorChipCravaack (R)RickNolan (DFL)UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA November 1–3, 2012 585 ±4.1% 45% 47% 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 25–26, 2012 1,020 ±3.8% 44% 48% 8%OnMessage (R-Cravaack)OnMessage (R-Cravaack) October 24–25, 2012 400 ±4.9% 50% 40% 10%Pulse Opinion ResearchPulse Opinion Research October 16, 2012 1,000 ±3.0% 43% 50% 7%Victoria Research (D-Nolan)Victoria Research (D-Nolan) October 7–8, 2012 400 ±4.9% 44% 48% 8%Global Strategy Group (D-DCCC)Global Strategy (D-DCCC) October 4–7, 2012 405 ±4.9% 42% 42% 16%SurveyUSASurveyUSA September 6–9, 2012 578 ±4.3% 45% 46% 9%GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC)GBA Strategies (D-House Majority PAC) August 26–27, 2012 400 ±4.9% 44% 47% 9%Global Strategy Group (D-DCCC)Global Strategy (D-DCCC) August 21–29, 2012 400 ±4.9% 44% 45% 11% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 5, 2012 RothenbergTossup November 2, 2012 Roll CallTossup November 4, 2012 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D Flip November 5, 2012 NY TimesTossup November 4, 2012RCPTossup November 4, 2012The HillTossup November 4, 2012 Results Nolan triumphed over Cravaack, receiving 54% of the vote.Nolan wins; Bachmann survives toughest race http://www.nujournal.com/page/content.detail/id/263980/Nolan-wins--Bachmann-survives-toughest-race.html?isap=1&nav=5031 The Journal November 8, 2012 Minnesota's 8th congressional district, 2012 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Rick Nolan 191,976 54.3 Republican Party of Minnesota Chip Cravaack (incumbent) 160,520 45.4 1,167 0.3 353,663 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Chip Cravaack (R) $2,374,760 $2,377,366 $26,314 Rick Nolan (DFL) $1,256,440 $1,230,233 $26,208 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Chip Cravaack (R) $262,787 $4,581,449 Rick Nolan (DFL) $600,396 $3,711,631 References 30em External links Minnesota Historical Election Archive Elections & voting from the Minnesota Secretary of State Official candidate list 2012 elections results 2012 Candidate filings United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2012 at Ballotpedia Minnesota U.S. House from OurCampaigns.com Campaign contributions for Minnesota congressional races from OpenSecrets Outside spending at the Sunlight Foundation Campaign 2012 at Minnesota Public Radio News Minnesota 2012 United States House of Representatives Category:Tim Walz