2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota

none February 2026 January 2015 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota Minnesota 1983 File:Flag of Minnesota (1983-2024).svg legislative no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota 2018 All 8 Minnesota seats to the United States House of Representatives 2016 11 08 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 5 5 1,434,590 50.15% 0.05% Republican Party of Minnesota 3 3 1,334,686 46.66% 0.13% 300px District results 300px County results Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% #D40000 70–80% The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota were held on November 8, 2016, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Minnesota, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on August 9. This is the last cycle where the Democratic candidate would win either the 1st or 8th district and the last cycle Republicans candidate would win either the 2nd or 3rd district. 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVoteshttps://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/federalelections2016.pdf FEC Office of Communications, Public Disclosure and Media Relations Division Federal Elections 2016: Election Results for the U.S. President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives Federal Election Commission December 2017 Washington, D.C. 2025-06-02SeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Democratic-Farmer-Labor81,434,59050.15562.50Republican81,334,68646.66337.50Legal Marijuana Now257,9112.0200.0Independence128,8691.0100.0Write-in84,3760.1500.0Total272,860,432100.08100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 50.15 Republican Republican Party (United States) 46.66 Legal Marijuana Legal Marijuana Now Party 2.02 Independence Independence Party of Minnesota 1.01 Other #777777 0.15 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 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota by district: DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 169,074 50.34% 166,526 49.58% 277 0.08% 335,600 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 2 167,315 45.16% 173,970 46.95% 29,229 7.89% 370,514 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 3 169,243 43.01% 223,077 56.70% 1,144 0.29% 393,464 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 4 203,299 57.76% 121,032 34.39% 27,613 7.85% 351,944 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 5 249,964 69.07% 80,660 22.29% 31,258 8.64% 361,882 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 6 123,008 34.27% 235,380 65.58% 536 0.15% 358,924 100.00% Republican holdDistrict 7 173,589 52.47% 156,952 47.44% 307 0.09% 330,848 100.00% Democratic holdDistrict 8 179,098 50.17% 177,089 49.61% 792 0.22% 356,979 100.00% Democratic holdTotal 1,434,590 50.15% 1,334,686 46.66% 91,156 3.19% 2,860,432 100.00% District 1 2016 Minnesota's 1st congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1 2018 x150px File:Tim Walz official photo (cropped 2).jpg Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 169,074 50.3% File:Jim Hagedorn at the Minnesota State Fair 2018-08-25 - cropped.jpg Jim Hagedorn Republican Party of Minnesota 166,526 49.6% 300px County results 300px Precinct results Walz: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Hagedorn: #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 Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Minnesota's 1st congressional district Incumbent Democrat Tim Walz, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+1. This is the most recent election for this congressional district to be won by a Democrat. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tim Walz, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz (incumbent) 13,538 100.0 13,538 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Hagedorn, blogger, candidate for this seat in 2010 and nominee in 2014 Eliminated in primary Stephen Williams, farmer and Independence nominee for the U.S. Senate 2012, candidate in 2008 and 2012 and candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2010 Results Republican primary resultshttp://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/99 August 9, 2016 Primary Election Unofficial Results August 9, 2016 November 20, 2016 Minnesota Secretary of State Republican Party of Minnesota Jim Hagedorn 10,851 76.5 Republican Party of Minnesota Steve Williams 3,330 23.5 14,181 100.0 General election Endorsements Tim Walz (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO2016 POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS http://www.mnaflcio.org/updates/2016-political-endorsements mnaflcio.org MN AFL-CIO 15 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161008114520/http://www.mnaflcio.org/updates/2016-political-endorsements 8 October 2016 4 October 2016 American Federation of State, County and Municipal EmployeesAFSCME Endorsed Candidates http://afscmemn.org/vote afscmemn.org/ AFSCME 15 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161223141626/http://afscmemn.org/vote 23 December 2016 International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers2016 ELECTION http://smw10.org/Politics smw10.org/ SMART 15 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161030144833/http://smw10.org/Politics 30 October 2016 Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2016 House Race Ratings for November 7, 2016 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 12, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2016 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2016-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 7, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016 Rothenberg2016 House Ratings (November 3, 2016) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report November 3, 2016Safe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal Ball2016 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2016-house Sabato's Crystal Ball November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016Safe DNovember 7, 2016RCPBattle for the House 2016 http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2016/house/2016_elections_house_map.html Real Clear Politics October 31, 2016Likely DOctober 31, 2016 Results Minnesota's 1st congressional district, 2016http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/100 November 8, 2016 General Election Unofficial Results November 8, 2016 November 20, 2016 Minnesota Secretary of State Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz (incumbent) 169,074 50.3 Republican Party of Minnesota Jim Hagedorn 166,526 49.6 277 0.1 335,877 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Tim Walz (DFL) $1,547,890 $1,585,118 $42,071 Jim Hagedorn (R) $354,204 $356,277 $225 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Tim Walz (DFL) $0 $0 Jim Hagedorn (R) $1,463 $0 District 2 2016 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2 2018 x150px File:Jason Lewis, official portrait, 115th congress (cropped).jpg Jason Lewis Republican Party of Minnesota 173,970 46.9% File:Angie Craig, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg Angie Craig Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 167,315 45.2% File:3x4.svg Paula Overby Independence Party of Minnesota 28,869 7.8% MN2 House 2016.svg 300px Precinct results Lewis: #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Craig: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% U.S. Representative John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota Jason Lewis Republican Party of Minnesota Minnesota's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican John Kline, who had represented the district since 2003, announced that he would not seek re-election.http://www.startribune.com/rep-john-kline-will-not-seek-re-election/324108281/ Rep. John Kline says he won't seek re-election in 2nd District - StarTribune.com Star Tribune September 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150903222131/http://www.startribune.com/rep-john-kline-will-not-seek-re-election/324108281/ September 3, 2015 live He was re-elected with 56% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+2. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jason Lewis, political commentator, former talk radio host, and nominee for Colorado's 2nd district in 1990http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/12/mr-right-jason-lewis-running-second-district/ "Mr. Right" Jason Lewis is running for the Second District St. Paul Pioneer Press Stassen-Berger Rachel E. October 12, 2015 October 12, 2015 October 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151013151222/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/12/mr-right-jason-lewis-running-second-district/ dead Eliminated in primary Matthew Erickson, Minnesota spokesperson for Donald TrumpJohnson Tad http://sunthisweek.com/2016/06/10/fourth-candidate-enters-2nd-district-race/ Fourth candidate enters 2nd District race 5 July 2016 Sun This Week June 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160820152546/http://sunthisweek.com/2016/06/10/fourth-candidate-enters-2nd-district-race/ August 20, 2016 dead John Howe, former state senator, former mayor of Red Wing and candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State in 2014http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/22/howe-runs-for-second-district-as-conservative-but-electable/ Howe runs for Second District as 'conservative' but 'electable' St. Paul Pioneer Press Montgomery David H. September 22, 2015 September 24, 2015 September 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150926170823/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/22/howe-runs-for-second-district-as-conservative-but-electable/ dead Darlene Miller, president and CEO of Permac Industries and member of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitivenesshttp://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2016/01/06/darlene-miller-enters-gop-race-for-second-district-seat/ Darlene Miller enters GOP race for Second District seat St. Paul Pioneer Press Montgomery David H. January 6, 2016 January 7, 2016 February 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160205204958/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2016/01/06/darlene-miller-enters-gop-race-for-second-district-seat/ dead Withdrawn David Benson-Staebler, political consultant, former Democratic congressional aide, and real estate agenthttps://www.minnpost.com/party-politics/2015/12/odd-congressional-candidacy-david-benson-staebler The odd congressional candidacy of David Benson-Staebler MinnPost Brucato Cyndy December 2, 2015 January 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20151212074220/https://www.minnpost.com/party-politics/2015/12/odd-congressional-candidacy-david-benson-staebler December 12, 2015 liveMontgomery David David Benson-Staebler drops out of Second District race http://www.twincities.com/2016/02/25/david-benson-staebler-drops-out-of-second-district-race/ 5 July 2016 Pioneer Press February 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160227120243/http://www.twincities.com/2016/02/25/david-benson-staebler-drops-out-of-second-district-race/ February 27, 2016 live David Gerson, engineer and candidate in 2012 and 2014https://www.politico.com/story/2015/01/tea-party-2016-elections-114701.html They're back! The new tea party surge January 31, 2015 February 1, 2015 Politico Alex Isenstadt https://web.archive.org/web/20150131072412/http://www.politico.com/story/2015/01/tea-party-2016-elections-114701.html January 31, 2015 livehttp://www.startribune.com/david-gerson-jumps-on-rep-john-kline-announcement-that-he-s-not-running/324427861/ David Gerson jumps on Rep. John Kline announcement that he's not running Star Tribune Coolican J. Patrick September 4, 2015 September 18, 2015 Pam Myhra, former state representative and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2014http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/07/former-lawmaker-lg-candidate-pam-myhra-enters-second-district-race/ Former lawmaker, LG candidate Pam Myhra enters Second District race St. Paul Pioneer Press Montgomery David H. October 7, 2015 October 7, 2015 October 9, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151009000801/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/07/former-lawmaker-lg-candidate-pam-myhra-enters-second-district-race/ dead Declined Tony Albright, state representativehttp://www.swnewsmedia.com/prior_lake_american/news/local/albright-to-seek-re-election-in-house-opts-against-congress/article_e34da76a-59b9-5474-aca3-ff6358f1d96a.html Albright to seek re-election in House, opts against Congress bid Prior Lake American October 12, 2015 October 13, 2015 Ted Daley, former state senatorhttp://atr.rollcall.com/minnesotas-john-kline-will-not-seek-eighth-term/ Minnesota's John Kline Will Not Seek Eighth Term (Updated) Roll Call Pathé Simone Cahn Emily September 3, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 19, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150919012248/http://atr.rollcall.com/minnesotas-john-kline-will-not-seek-eighth-term/ deadhttp://kstp.com/article/stories/s3938155.shtml Former State Sen. Daley Announces he Won't Run for Congress KSTP-TV Hart Cassie October 16, 2015 October 17, 2015 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112312/http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3938155.shtml dead Steve Drazkowski, state representativehttp://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/21/state-rep-drazkowski-will-not-run-congress/ State Rep. Drazkowski will not run for Congress St. Paul Pioneer Press Stassen-Berger Rachel E. September 21, 2015 September 24, 2015 September 26, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150926111339/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/21/state-rep-drazkowski-will-not-run-congress/ dead Pat Garofalo, state representativehttp://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_28753218/plenty-names-being-circulated-kline-replacements Names being circulated as John Kline replacements St. Paul Pioneer Press Salisbury Bill September 3, 2015 September 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150905054153/http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_28753218/plenty-names-being-circulated-kline-replacements September 5, 2015 live John Kline, incumbent U.S. Representative John Kriesel, former state representativehttps://twitter.com/mbrodkorb/status/639512559570169856 .@johnkriesel says no to run for Congress in 2nd CD -> "Hahahaha." Follow-up: "Life is perfect right now. No need for me to mess that up." Twitter Brodkorb Michael September 3, 2015 October 17, 2015 Mike McFadden, businessman and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2014http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/14/mcfadden-declines-run-minnesotas-second-congressional-district-seat/ McFadden declines to run for Minnesota's Second Congressional District seat St. Paul Pioneer Press Stassen-Berger Rachel E. September 14, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925122230/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/14/mcfadden-declines-run-minnesotas-second-congressional-district-seat/ dead Mary Pawlenty, former Dakota County District Court Judge and former First Lady of Minnesotahttp://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/15/mary-pawlenty-wont-run-for-second-district-seat/ Mary Pawlenty won't run for Second District seat St. Paul Pioneer Press Montgomery David H. September 15, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150918203206/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/15/mary-pawlenty-wont-run-for-second-district-seat/ dead Roz Peterson, state representativehttp://www.startribune.com/roz-peterson-dave-thompson-will-not-run-for-congress/326642941/ Roz Peterson, Dave Thompson will not run for Congress Star Tribune Brodkorb Michael September 11, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150912051109/http://www.startribune.com/roz-peterson-dave-thompson-will-not-run-for-congress/326642941/ September 12, 2015 live Eric Pratt, state senatorhttp://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_28819071/second-district-pawlenty-pratt-reject-race-congress Second District: Pawlenty, Pratt reject race for Congress St. Paul Pioneer Press Montgomery David September 15, 2015 September 24, 2015 Steve Sviggum, former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representativeshttp://postbulletin.typepad.com/political_party/2015/09/sviggum-takes-a-pass-on-congressional-run.html Sviggum Takes A Pass On Congressional Run Post-Bulletin September 11, 2015 September 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925130055/http://postbulletin.typepad.com/political_party/2015/09/sviggum-takes-a-pass-on-congressional-run.html September 25, 2015 dead Dave Thompson, state senator and candidate for governor in 2014http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/11/state-sen-dave-thompson-says-no-to-second-district-run/ State Sen. Dave Thompson says no to Second District run St. Paul Pioneer Press Montgomery David H. September 11, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 14, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150914020143/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/11/state-sen-dave-thompson-says-no-to-second-district-run/ dead Endorsements David Gerson (withdrawn) Organizations Madison Projecthttp://madisonproject.com/2015/09/the-madison-project-endorses-david-gerson-for-congress-in-mn-2/ The Madison Project Endorses David Gerson For Congress In MN-2 Madison Project September 15, 2015 September 15, 2015 September 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091700/http://madisonproject.com/2015/09/the-madison-project-endorses-david-gerson-for-congress-in-mn-2/ dead John Howe Organizations NRA Political Victory FundDavid Montgomery John Howe earns NRA endorsement in 2nd District GOP battle https://www.twincities.com/2016/07/15/john-howe-earns-nra-endorsement-in-2nd-district-gop-battle/ twincities.com St. Paul Pioneer Press 14 July 2023 15 July 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160716123707/https://www.twincities.com/2016/07/15/john-howe-earns-nra-endorsement-in-2nd-district-gop-battle/ 16 July 2016 live Former state Sen. John Howe has won a key endorsement from the National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund Jason Lewis State legislators Steve Drazkowski, state representative Dan Hall, state senator Dave Thompson, state senator and candidate for governor in 2014David H. Montgomery In Second District, Lewis announces support from GOP lawmakers http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/11/30/in-second-district-lewis-announces-support-from-gop-lawmakers/ twincities.com St. Paul Pioneer Press 14 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20151204162625/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/11/30/in-second-district-lewis-announces-support-from-gop-lawmakers/ 4 December 2015 30 November 2015 Organizations Republican Party of Minnesota Individuals Bill Cooper, former chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota Darlene Miller Organizations Maggie's List2016 Candidates http://www.maggieslist.org/candidates/2016 maggieslist.org 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160725224800/http://www.maggieslist.org/candidates/2016 25 July 2016 Debate + 2016 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district republican primary debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Republican Republican Republican Republican RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn David Benson-Staebler David Gerson John Howe Jason Lewis Pam Myhra1Brodkorb Michael Debate scheduled for GOP candidates for Congress in Second District https://www.startribune.com/debate-scheduled-for-gop-candidates-for-congress-in-second-district/336388341/ Star Tribune 8 June 2024 23 October 2015 Nov. 19, 2015 Republicans in Senate District 52 YouTube P P P P P Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Jason Lewis 11,641 48.9 Republican Party of Minnesota Darlene Miller 7,305 30.7 Republican Party of Minnesota John Howe 3,244 13.6 Republican Party of Minnesota Matthew D. Erickson 1,612 6.8 23,802 100.0 Democratic primary Democrat Angela Craig, who served as vice president of global human resources for St. Jude Medical, resigned from her position in January 2015 to challenge Lewis.http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/01/26/st-jude-medical-exec-to-run-for-congress.html St. Jude Medical exec to run for Congress January 26, 2015 Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal January 28, 2015 Mary Lawrence, a doctor, also ran as a Democrat,http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/03/24/another-democrat-files-2nd-congressional-district/ Another Democrat files for 2nd Congressional District TwinCities.com September 3, 2015 September 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150907112200/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/03/24/another-democrat-files-2nd-congressional-district/ dead but dropped out before the primary. Candidates Nominee Angie Craig, former St. Jude Medical executivehttp://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27399243/dfler-and-conservative-say-theyll-go-after-klines DFLer and conservative say they'll go after Kline's seat in 2016 St. Paul Pioneer Press Belden Doug January 26, 2015 January 28, 2015http://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2015/04/craig-kicks-off-campaign-to-challenge-kline/ Craig kicks off campaign to challenge Kline Minnesota Public Radio Scheck Tom April 6, 2015 September 15, 2015 Withdrawn Roger Kittelson, dairy marketing specialist, nominee for WI-06 in 2008 and candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in 1982 and 2014http://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2015/11/kittelson-joins-dfl-field-in-minnesotas-2nd-district/ Kittelson joins DFL field in Minnesota's 2nd District Minnesota Public Radio Pugmire Tim November 17, 2015 November 24, 2015http://theuptake.org/2016/01/05/craigs-remaining-dfl-opponent-expected-to-end-campaign-on-wednesday/ Craig's Remaining DFL Opponent Ends Campaign The UpTake McIntee Michael January 5, 2016 January 7, 2016 January 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160107114809/http://theuptake.org/2016/01/05/craigs-remaining-dfl-opponent-expected-to-end-campaign-on-wednesday/ dead Mary Lawrence, ophthalmologisthttp://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/03/24/another-democrat-files-2nd-congressional-district/ Another Democrat files for 2nd Congressional District St. Paul Pioneer Press Stassen-Berger Rachel E. March 24, 2015 September 15, 2015 September 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150907112200/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/03/24/another-democrat-files-2nd-congressional-district/ deadhttp://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2015/04/lawrence-announces-bid-to-unseat-kline/ Ophthalmologist announces bid to unseat Kline Minnesota Public Radio Neely Brett April 9, 2015 September 15, 2015http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2016/01/05/mary-lawrence-drops-out-of-second-district-race/ Mary Lawrence drops out of Second District race St. Paul Pioneer Press Montgomery David H. January 5, 2016 January 7, 2016 February 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160222213049/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2016/01/05/mary-lawrence-drops-out-of-second-district-race/ dead Declined Joe Atkins, state representativehttp://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/01/atkins-like-many-passes-second-district-run-congress/ Atkins, like many before him, passes on a Second District Congressional run St. Paul Pioneer Press Stassen-Berger Rachel E. October 1, 2015 October 1, 2015 October 4, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151004032758/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/01/atkins-like-many-passes-second-district-run-congress/ dead Rick Hansen, state representativehttp://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/20/dfl-state-rep-rick-hansen-opts-second-district-run/ DFL state Rep. Rick Hansen opts against a Second District run St. Paul Pioneer Press Stassen-Berger Rachel E. September 20, 2015 September 24, 2015 September 25, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925200006/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/20/dfl-state-rep-rick-hansen-opts-second-district-run/ dead Mike Obermueller, former state representative and nominee in 2012 and 2014 Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Angie Craig 15,155 100.0 15,155 100.0 Independence primary Candidates Nominee Paula Overby, quality assurance analyst and nominee for this seat in 2014 General election Campaign Commentators wrote that the election was "likely to be one of the most-watched congressional races in the country," (MinnPostBrodey Sam It's Jason Lewis vs. Angie Craig in what's likely to be one of the most-watched congressional races in the country https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2016/08/its-jason-lewis-vs-angie-craig-what-s-likely-be-one-most-watched-congression 22 August 2016 Minn Post 10 August 2016), "expected to be one of the most competitive in the country", according to Roll Call newspaper,Pathé Simone Controversial Former Talk Radio Host Wins GOP Primary in Minnesota Battleground http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/controversial-former-talk-radio-host-wins-gop-nod-minnesota-battleground 22 August 2016 Roll Call 9 August 2016 and "seen as a prime target for Democrats to flip" according to The Atlantic.COTTLE MICHELLE Meet Minnesota's Mini-Trump The Atlantic 12 August 2016 https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/08/meet-minnesotas-mini-trump/495641/ 22 August 2016 Area left-wing weekly City Pages described the campaign as resembling the 2016 presidential campaign, calling Lewis "an entrepreneur and media personality, whose blunt rhetoric is refreshingly honest to some, simply offensive to others", and describing Craig as "a tough female leader with moderate positions, ties to big business, and a penchant for pantsuits".Whitely Maxine Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District race looks an awful lot like the presidential fight http://www.citypages.com/news/minnesotas-2nd-congressional-district-race-looks-an-awful-lot-like-the-presidential-fight-8323919 23 August 2016 City Pages June 2, 2016 In May 2016, the Rothenberg and Gonzales Political Report changed its rating of the race from "pure tossup" to "tossup/tilt Democratic,"Black Eric Rothenberg Report gives edge to DFLer Angie Craig for Kline seat https://www.minnpost.com/eric-black-ink/2016/05/rothenberg-report-gives-edge-dfler-angie-craig-kline-seat 23 August 2016 19 May 2016 with political analyst Nathan Gonzales writing that Craig "is probably to the left of the district in her ideology, but she has a good story to tell, is raising considerable money (she had $1.3 million in the bank at the end of March) and is solid as a candidate." Other political prognosticators rated the race "Republican Toss-up" (Charlie Cook), and "pure" toss-up (Larry Sabato's "Crystal Ball"), according to MinnPost. Endorsements Jason Lewis (R) State legislators Steve Drazkowski, state representative Dan Hall, state senator Dave Thompson, state senator and candidate for governor in 2014 Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161029120623/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 29 October 2016 Republican Party of Minnesota Individuals Bill Cooper, former chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota Angie Craig (DFL) U.S. Senators Al Franken, U.S. Senator (D-MN) U.S. Representatives Keith Ellison, U.S. Representative (MN-05) Jared Polis, U.S. Representative (CO-02)http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-first-endorsement-members-congress Angie Craig Announces First Endorsement From Members Of Congress Angie Craig for Congress June 29, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091636/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-first-endorsement-members-congress September 25, 2015 dead Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41) Tim Walz, U.S. Representative (MN-01) State legislators Jim Carlson, state senator Greg Clausen, state senatorhttp://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-new-round-endorsements Angie Craig Announces New Round Of Endorsements Angie Craig for Congress June 10, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091624/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-new-round-endorsements September 25, 2015 dead Scott Dibble, state senatorhttp://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsements-minnesota-legislators Angie Craig Announces Endorsements From Minnesota Legislators Angie Craig for Congress May 11, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091648/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsements-minnesota-legislators September 25, 2015 dead Laurie Halverson, state representative Sandra Masin, state representative Will Morgan, former state representative Erin Murphy, state representative Sandy Pappas, President of the Minnesota Senate Mike Obermueller, former state representative and nominee in 2012 and 2014 Dan Schoen, state representative Katie Sieben, state senatorhttp://www.angiecraig.com/updates/sen-katie-sieben-rep-dan-schoen-endorse-angie-craig-congress Sen. Katie Sieben, Rep. Dan Schoen Endorse Angie Craig For Congress Angie Craig for Congress June 24, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091601/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/sen-katie-sieben-rep-dan-schoen-endorse-angie-craig-congress September 25, 2015 dead Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82http://angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsement-iupat-district-council-82 Angie Craig Announces Endorsement Of IUPAT District Council 82 Angie Craig for Congress September 28, 2015 October 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20160312045950/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsement-iupat-district-council-82 March 12, 2016 dead United Steelworkershttp://www.angiecraig.com/updates/united-steelworkers-endorse-angie-craig-congress United Steelworkers Endorse Angie Craig For Congress Angie Craig for Congress September 3, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091613/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/united-steelworkers-endorse-angie-craig-congress September 25, 2015 dead Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramDCCC 2016 Red to Blue Races https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 actblue.com DCCC 5 June 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20201008000646/https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 8 October 2020 EMILY's ListU.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house emilyslist.org/ 3 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054633/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house 12 October 2016 Gay & Lesbian Victory Fundhttp://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-victory-fund-dfl-officers%E2%80%99-endorsements Angie Craig Announces Victory Fund, DFL Officers' Endorsements Angie Craig for Congress April 28, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091536/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-victory-fund-dfl-officers%E2%80%99-endorsements September 25, 2015 dead Human Rights Campaign NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaNARAL ENDORSES THREE DEFENDERS OF CHOICE FOR CONGRESS http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/media/press-releases/2016/pr03252016_craigjayapalflores.htmlmp&link_id=30 prochoiceamerica.org NARAL Pro-Choice America 4 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160331023458/http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/media/press-releases/2016/pr03252016_craigjayapalflores.html 31 March 2016 25 March 2016 Stonewall DFL Caucushttp://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsements-stonewall-caucus-local-officials Angie Craig Announces Endorsements From Stonewall Caucus, Local Officials Angie Craig for Congress June 3, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091548/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsements-stonewall-caucus-local-officials September 25, 2015 dead WomenWinninghttp://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2015/09/womenwinning-backs-angie-craig-for-congress/ WomenWinning backs Angie Craig for Congress Minnesota Public Radio Scheck Tom September 24, 2015 September 24, 2015 Local officials Ann Counihan, South St. Paul School Board memberhttp://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-new-endorsements-local-elected-officials Angie Craig Announces New Endorsements From Local Elected Officials Angie Craig for Congress August 17, 2015 September 24, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091524/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-new-endorsements-local-elected-officials September 25, 2015 dead Mike Engel, Mayor of Kenyon Debbie Goettel, Mayor of Richfield Matt Klein, ISD 197 School Board member Debates Complete video of debate, October 30, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JasonLewis (R) AngieCraig (DFL) PaulaOverby (I) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 13–16, 2016 600 ± 4.1% 41% 46% — 12%WPA Opinion Research (R-NRCC)WPA Opinion Research (R-NRCC) October 9–10, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 36% 33% — 26%GBA Strategies (D-Craig)Gerstein Bocian Agne Strategies (D-Craig) August 13–16, 2016 500 ± 4.4% 42% 43% 9% 6%WPA Opinion Research (R-Lewis/NRCC)WPA Opinion Research (R-Lewis/NRCC) August 14–15, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 39% 27% 7% 25% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergTilt D FlipNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D FlipNovember 7, 2016RCPLean D FlipOctober 31, 2016 Results Lewis ended up defeating Craig by several thousand votes.election.http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/100?officeinelectionid=10735&districtid=557 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, 2016 Jason Lewis Republican Party of Minnesota 173,970 46.9 Angie Craig Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 167,315 45.2 Paula Overby Independence Party of Minnesota 28,869 7.8 360 0.1 370,514 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Jason Lewis (R) $1,030,485 $1,020,649 $9,837 Angie Craig (DFL) $4,025,326 $4,012,823 $12,503 Paula Overby (I) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Jason Lewis (R) $404,338 $3,200,222 Angie Craig (DFL) $181,244 $2,287,501 Paula Overby (I) $0 $0 District 3 2016 Minnesota's 3rd congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3 2018 x150px File:Erik Paulsen official photo (cropped 2).jpg Erik Paulsen Republican Party of Minnesota 223,077 56.7% File:Terri Bonoff (26838163476) (cropped).jpg Terri Bonoff Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 169,243 43.0% MN3 House 2016.svg 200px Precinct results Paulsen: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% Bonoff: #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 Minnesota's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Republican Erik Paulsen, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+2. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Erik Paulsen, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Terri Bonoff, state senatorBakst Brian State Sen. Bonoff challenges Paulsen for Congress https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/04/16/state-sen-bonoff-challenges-paulsen-for-congress KNOW-FM 6 December 2023 16 April 2023 Withdrawn Jon Tollefson, former U.S. diplomat, lobbyist for the Minnesota Nurses Association and candidate for state representative in 2014Simone Pathé Democratic Recruit Challenges Minnesota's Erik Paulsen http://atr.rollcall.com/democratic-recruit-challenges-minnesotas-erik-paulsen/ rollcall.com Roll Call 14 July 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20160129103825/http://atr.rollcall.com/democratic-recruit-challenges-minnesotas-erik-paulsen/ 29 January 2016 28 January 2016 General election Endorsements Terri Bonoff (DFL) U.S. Presidents Barack Obama, President of the United StatesTerri Bonoff Gets Rare Endorsement From President Obama https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/terr-bonoff-obama/ WCCO-TV 6 December 2023 19 October 2023 Labor unions American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program EMILY's List Debates Complete video of debate, October 30, 2016 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ErikPaulsen (R) Terri Bonoff (DFL) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 10–13, 2016 579 ± 4.2% 49% 38% 13%Clarity Campaign Lab (D-House Majority PAC)Clarity Campaign Lab (D-House Majority PAC) September 11–13, 2016 353 ± 4.34% 45% 42% 13%DCCC (D)DCCC (D) September 12, 2016 353 ± 5.2% 38% 40% 22%Newton Heath LLC (R-AAN)Newton Heath LLC (R-AAN) August 9–11, 2016 402 ± 4.9% 57% 31% 12%Victoria Research & Consulting (D-Bonoff)Victoria Research & Consulting (D-Bonoff) June 27–30, 2016 400 ± 4.9% 45% 45% 10% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsLean RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergLikely RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean RNovember 7, 2016RCPLean ROctober 31, 2016 Results Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, 2016 Republican Party of Minnesota Erik Paulsen (incumbent) 223,077 56.7 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Terri Bonoff 169,243 43.0 1,144 0.3 393,464 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Erik Paulsen (R) $4,939,819 $5,761,611 $373,169 Terri Bonoff (DFL) $1,970,869 $1,970,297 $572 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Erik Paulsen (R) $540,029 $3,392,767 Terri Bonoff (DFL) $571,546 $1,521,629 District 4 2016 Minnesota's 4th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4 2018 x150px File:Betty McCollum, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 203,299 57.8% File:Greg Ryan (2018 MNGOP State Fair Forum) (cropped).png Greg Ryan Republican Party of Minnesota 121,032 34.4% File:3x4.svg Susan Pendergast Sindt Legal Marijuana Now Party 27,152 7.7% MN4 House 2016.svg 230px Precinct results McCollum: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% Ryan: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Minnesota's 4th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Betty McCollum, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+11. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Steve Carlson, development consultant, attorney, Independence nominee for this seat in 2010 and 2012 and for U.S. Senate in 2014 Results Democratic primary election Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum (incumbent) 33,336 94.0 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Steve Carlson 2,128 6.0 35,464 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Greg Ryan, businessman Eliminated in primary Gene Rechtzigel, farmer and Independent candidate for State Senate, District 53 in 1980 Nikolay Nikolayevich Bey, airport cleaning company supervisor Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Greg Ryan 5,618 82.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Gene Rechtzigel 845 12.3 Republican Party of Minnesota Nikolay Nikolayevich Bey 390 5.7 6,853 100.0 Legal Marijuana Now primary Candidates Nominee Susan Pendergast Sindt, business owner General election Endorsements Betty McCollum (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2016 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum (incumbent) 203,299 57.8 Republican Party of Minnesota Greg Ryan 121,032 34.4 Legal Marijuana Now Party Susan Pendergast Sindt 27,152 7.7 461 0.1 351,944 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Betty McCollum (DFL) $915,558 $962,049 $124,672 Greg Ryan (R) $51,293 $48,298 $2,996 Susan Sindt (LM) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Betty McCollum (DFL) $3,679 $0 Greg Ryan (R) $0 $0 Susan Sindt (LM) $0 $0 District 5 2016 Minnesota's 5th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5 2018 150x150px File:Keith Ellison portrait (cropped).jpg Keith Ellison Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 249,964 69.1% File:3x4.svg Frank Nelson Drake Republican Party of Minnesota 80,660 22.3% File:Dennis Schuller, 2016 (cropped).jpg Dennis Schuller Legal Marijuana Now Party 30,759 8.5% MN5 House 2016.svg 160px Precinct results Ellison: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Drake: #FFB2B2 40–50% #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 Incumbent Democrat Keith Ellison, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+71. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Keith Ellison, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Lee Bauer, machinist and Independence nominee for this seat in 2014 Gregg Iverson, perennial candidate Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison (incumbent) 40,380 91.7 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Gregg Iverson 1,887 4.3 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Lee Bauer 1,757 4.0 44,024 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Frank Nelson Drake, real estate investor Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Frank Nelson Drake 4,177 100.0 4,177 100.0 Legal Marijuana Now primary Candidates Nominee Dennis Schuller, media and event producer General election Endorsements Keith Ellison (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe DOctober 31, 2016 Results Minnesota's 5th congressional district, 2016 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison (incumbent) 249,964 69.1 Republican Party of Minnesota Frank Drake 80,660 22.3 Legal Marijuana Now Party Dennis Schuller 30,759 8.5 499 0.1 361,875 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Keith Ellison (DFL) $2,784,931 $2,457,969 $489,709 Frank Drake (R) Unreported Dennis Schuller (LM) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Keith Ellison (DFL) $28 $0 Frank Drake (R) $42 $0 Dennis Schuller (LM) $0 $0 District 6 2016 Minnesota's 6th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6 2018 150x150px File:Tom Emmer Congressional Photo 2 (cropped).jpg Tom Emmer Republican Party of Minnesota 235,380 65.6% File:3x4.svg David Snyder Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 123,008 34.3% MN6 House 2016.svg 250px Precinct results Emmer: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90% Snyder: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #0D0596 >90% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Tom Emmer Republican Party of Minnesota Tom Emmer Republican Party of Minnesota Minnesota's 6th congressional district Incumbent Republican Tom Emmer, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was elected with 56% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+10. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Tom Emmer, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary A.J. Kern, small business owner and volunteer columnist for the St. Cloud TimesKirsti Marohn Kern plans to challenge Emmer in 6th District https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2016/02/02/kern-plans-challenge-emmer-6th-district/79694360/ 24 November 2025 St. Cloud Times 2 February 2016 Patrick Munro, business owner and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2014 Campaign Emmer was challenged from the right by AJ Kern, who criticized his positions on immigration, education and trade. Particularly his vote for Every Student Succeeds Act and his support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership. She also objected to Muslims serving in elected office.Michael Brodkorb Kern announces she will challenge Emmer in Sixth District http://www.startribune.com/kern-announces-she-will-challenge-emmer-in-sixth-district/367658751/ 24 November 2025 Minneapolis Star Tribune 4 February 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160204190028/http://www.startribune.com/kern-announces-she-will-challenge-emmer-in-sixth-district/367658751/ 4 February 2016 Endorsements Tom Emmer Organizations NRA Political Victory Fund Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Tom Emmer (incumbent) 13,590 68.7 Republican Party of Minnesota A. J. Kern 5,219 26.4 Republican Party of Minnesota Patrick Munro 962 4.9 19,771 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee David Snyder, Army veteran Eliminated in primary Judy Adams, environmental activist and candidate for this seat in 2014 Bob Helland, business process analyst and Independence nominee for secretary of state in 2014 Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party David Snyder 4,402 46.0 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Judy Adams 3,569 37.3 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Bob Helland 1,595 16.7 9,566 100.0 General election Endorsements David Snyder (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe RNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe RNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe RNovember 7, 2016RCPSafe ROctober 31, 2016 Results Minnesota's 6th congressional district election, 2016 Republican Party of Minnesota Tom Emmer (incumbent) 235,380 65.6 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party David Snyder 123,008 34.3 536 0.1 358,924 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Tom Emmer (R) $1,837,927 $1,718,560 $137,565 David Snyder (DFL) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Tom Emmer (R) $4,637 $0 David Snyder (DFL) $0 $0 District 7 2016 Minnesota's 7th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7 2018 150x150px File:Collin Peterson official photo.jpg Collin Peterson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 173,589 52.5% File:Dave Hughes (2018 MNGOP Convention) (cropped).png David Hughes Republican Party of Minnesota 156,952 47.4% 130px County results 130px Precinct results Peterson: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Hughes: #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 Minnesota's 7th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson, who had represented the district since 1991, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+6. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Collin Peterson, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Collin Peterson (incumbent) 16,253 100.0 16,253 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dave Hughes, U.S. Air Force veteran Eliminated in primary Amanda Lynn Hinson, entrepreneur, writer, and former pastor Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Dave Hughes 8,769 59.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Amanda Lynn Hinson 6,104 41.0 14,873 100.0 Independence primary Candidates Withdrawn Kevin Winge, former nonprofit corporation leaderJeremy Jones 7th District may see three-candidate race https://www.twincities.com/2016/02/05/7th-district-may-see-three-candidate-race/ twincities.com St. Paul Pioneer Press 24 November 2025 5 February 2016 General election Endorsements Collin Peterson (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsSafe DNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergSafe DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe DNovember 7, 2016RCPLikely DOctober 31, 2016 Results Minnesota's 7th congressional district, 2016 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Collin Peterson (incumbent) 173,589 52.5 Republican Party of Minnesota Dave Hughes 156,952 47.4 307 0.1 330,848 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Collin Peterson (DFL) $1,201,913 $682,928 $569,667 Dave Hughes (R) $19,836 $19,564 $272 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Collin Peterson (DFL) $17,500 $0 Dave Hughes (R) $220 $0 District 8 2016 Minnesota's 8th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8 2014 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8 2018 x150px File:Rick Nolan, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Rick Nolan Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 179,098 50.2% File:3x4.svg Stewart Mills III Republican Party of Minnesota 177,089 49.6% 280px County results 280px Precinct results Nolan: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90% Mills: #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 Rick Nolan Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Rick Nolan Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Minnesota's 8th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Rick Nolan, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 49% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+1. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rick Nolan, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Stewart Mills III, Mills Fleet Farm executive and nominee for this seat in 2014Rachel E. Stassen-Berger It's a Stewart Mills-Rick Nolan rematch for the 8th Congressional District http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_28961745/stewart-mills-formally-announces-second-congressional-run twincities.com St. Paul Pioneer Press 24 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20151014122849/http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_28961745/stewart-mills-formally-announces-second-congressional-run 14 October 2015 13 October 2015 General election Endorsements Rick Nolan (DFL) Labor unions AFL-CIO American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Stewart Mills (R) Organizations Minnesota Farm Bureauhttp://www.ifallsjournal.com/news/local/minnesota-farm-bureau-endorses-mills/article_3ac2b7bd-1a73-584b-a493-9fe3f02b85b7.html Minnesota Farm Bureau endorses Mills ifallsjournal.com September 24, 2016 October 25, 2016 February 26, 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170226013010/http://www.ifallsjournal.com/news/local/minnesota-farm-bureau-endorses-mills/article_3ac2b7bd-1a73-584b-a493-9fe3f02b85b7.html dead National Federation of Independent Businesshttp://www.virginiamn.com/news/local/mills-lands-small-business-endorsement/article_a9bd178a-5b77-11e6-af49-2f6688d79616.html MILLS LANDS SMALL BUSINESS ENDORSEMENT Mesabi Daily News August 5, 2016 National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program Newspapers ECM Newspapershttp://unioneagle.com/2016/10/14/ecm-editorial-on-the-issues-mills-shines-in-the-8th/ ECM Editorial: On the issues, Mills shines in the 8th Princeton Union-Eagle October 14, 2016 October 25, 2016 October 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161025114314/http://unioneagle.com/2016/10/14/ecm-editorial-on-the-issues-mills-shines-in-the-8th/ dead St. Paul Pioneer Presshttp://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-us-house-endorse-dold-schneider-edit-1010-md-20161007-story.html Editorial: First day of Tribune endorsements for U.S. House seats in Illinois Chicago Tribune October 7, 2016 Debate + 2016 Minnesota's 8th congressional district debate No. Number Date Host Moderator Link Democratic RepublicanKey:black #90ff90  P  Participant  black #FFFFDD  A  Absent  black #ff9090  N  Not invited  black #CCFFCC  I  Invited #f0e68c W Withdrawn Rick Nolan Stewart Mills1 Oct. 23, 2016 KSTP-TV Leah McLeanC-SPAN P P Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickNolan (DFL) StewartMills (R) UndecidedSurveyUSASurveyUSA October 16–19, 2016 595 ± 4.1% 41% 45% 14%Clarity Campaign Labs (D–House Majority PAC)CCL October 10–11, 2016 514 ± 4.3% 49% 41% 10%Tarrance Group (R–NRCC/Mills for Congress)TG March 28–30, 2016 422 ± 5.0% 49% 46% 5% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 7, 2016Daily Kos ElectionsTossupNovember 7, 2016 RothenbergLean DNovember 3, 2016 Sabato's Crystal BallLean DNovember 7, 2016RCPTossup DOctober 31, 2016 Results Though Nolan's margin of victory (2,009 votes) was too large to trigger a publicly funded automatic recount, Mills, as of late November 2016, said that he planned to request and pay for a hand recount of all votes cast in the eighth district, as is his right under law. Mills planned to cover the cost of the recount—just over $100,000— himself. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota had not seen a recount in a race for the House of Representatives since 2000, when election day totals in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district fell within the half percentage point threshold, thus triggering a state-funded recount. It is not known if Mills's request for a privately funded recount has precedent in Minnesota's electoral history, at least as it pertains to elections for the House of Representatives.Condon Patrick November 28, 2016 GOP's Mills to seek recount after narrowly losing northeastern Minnesota congressional race http://www.startribune.com/gop-s-mills-to-seek-recount-after-narrowly-losing-northeastern-minnesota-congressional-race/403480196/ Star Tribune November 28, 2016 November 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161129012653/http://www.startribune.com/gop-s-mills-to-seek-recount-after-narrowly-losing-northeastern-minnesota-congressional-race/403480196/ dead Minnesota's 8th congressional district, 2016 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Rick Nolan (incumbent) 179,098 50.2 Republican Party of Minnesota Stewart Mills III 177,089 49.6 792 0.2 356,979 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Rick Nolan (DFL) $3,029,107 $2,874,695 $181,075 Stewart Mills III (R) $3,578,385 $3,577,291 $1,392 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Rick Nolan (DFL) $1,846,754 $7,184,541 Stewart Mills III (R) $147,906 $6,316,449 References 30em External links Minnesota Historical Election Archive U.S. House elections in Minnesota, 2016 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Minnesota 2016 Category:2016 elections in Minnesota Category:Tim Walz