2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota

none February 2026 September 2023 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota Minnesota File:Flag of Minnesota (1983-2024).svg 1983 legislative no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota 2016 2014 11 04 All 8 Minnesota seats to the United States House of Representatives Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 5 5 985,760 50.20% 5.28% Republican Party of Minnesota 3 3 913,539 46.53% 3.51% 300px District results 300px County results 305px Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota took place in the U.S. state of Minnesota on November 4, 2014, to elect Minnesota's eight representatives in the United States House of Representatives for two-year terms, one from each of Minnesota's eight congressional districts. Primary elections were held on August 12, 2014. In these elections, Minnesotans elected their oldest U.S. House delegation across the 80 cycles since statehood, at an average age of 58.8 years: Rick Nolan (age 70), Collin Peterson (70), John Kline (67), Betty McCollum (60), Keith Ellison (51), Tom Emmer (53), Tim Walz (50) and Erik Paulsen (49).http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/11/13/minnesotans-elect-oldest-gover/ Minnesotans Elect Oldest Governor, US House Delegation in State History Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier November 13, 2014 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVoteshttp://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Election Statistics: 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & ArchivesSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Democratic-Farmer-Labor8985,76050.20562.50Republican8913,53946.53337.50Independence450,8362.5900.0Green111,4500.5800.0Write-in81,9540.1000.0Total291,963,539100.08100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 50.20 Republican Republican Party (United States) 46.53 Independence Independence Party of Minnesota 2.59 Other #777777 0.68 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 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota by district:Haas Karen L. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2014 http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives October 28, 2019 March 9, 2015 DistrictDemocratic (DFL)RepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 122,851 54.19% 103,536 45.67% 308 0.14% 226,695 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 2 95,565 38.87% 137,778 56.04% 12,505 5.09% 245,848 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 3 101,846 37.78% 167,515 62.14% 224 0.08% 269,585 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 147,857 61.19% 79,492 32.90% 14,288 5.91% 241,637 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 5 167,079 70.79% 56,577 23.97% 12,354 5.24% 236,010 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 90,926 38.39% 133,328 56.29% 12,592 5.32% 236,846 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 130,546 54.21% 109,955 45.66% 334 0.14% 240,835 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 129,090 48.52% 125,358 47.11% 11,635 4.37% 266,083 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 985,760 50.20% 913,539 46.53% 64,240 3.27% 1,963,539 100.0% District 1 2014 Minnesota's 1st congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1 2016 x150px File:Tim Walz official photo (cropped 2).jpg Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 122,851 54.2% File:Jim Hagedorn at the Minnesota State Fair 2018-08-25 - cropped.jpg Jim Hagedorn Republican Party of Minnesota 103,536 45.7% 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 57.5% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of R+1. Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary Candidates Nominee Tim Walz, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary resultshttp://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/19 Results for All Congressional Districts, Primary Election August 20, 2014 Minnesota Secretary of State August 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140814024700/http://minnesotaelectionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/19 dead Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz (incumbent) 19,983 100.0 19,983 100.0 Republican primary Republican State Representative Mike Benson,http://www.postbulletin.com/news/politics/benson-to-run-for-congress-against-walz/article_198a37fb-3489-5b1d-9982-8bb6a80dde3b.html Benson to run for Congress against Walz Post-Bulletin June 17, 2013 June 17, 2013 Carlson, Heather J. Jim Hagedorn of Blue Earth and U.S. Army veteran Aaron Miller of Byron all sought the nomination to challenge Walz. Hagedorn and Miller had pledged to abide by the Republican endorsement while Benson did not.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2013/09/04/jim-hagedorn-challenges-tim-walz Hagedorn launches bid to challenge Walz Minnesota Public Radio September 4, 2013 November 27, 2013 Baier Elizabeth On April 5, 2014, Aaron Miller won the GOP endorsement.http://www.postbulletin.com/news/politics/miller-wins-republican-endorsement/article_f1a62b0b-5f90-5040-90a6-02a2160f0e1a.html Miller wins Republican endorsement Post-Bulletin April 5, 2014 August 10, 2014 Carlson, Heather J. Benson and Hagedorn then withdrew, though Hagedorn re-entered the race on May 18, expressing concerns that Miller was not dedicating enough time to the race.http://www.mankatofreepress.com/local/x2117401717/Hagedorn-re-entering-1st-District-race Hagedorn re-entering 1st District race The Free Press May 18, 2014 May 20, 2014 Moniz, Josh Candidates Nominee Jim Hagedorn, former congressional affairs officer for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and candidate for this seat in 2010 Eliminated in primary Aaron Miller, U.S. Army veteran Withdrawn Mike Benson, state representative Declined Jeremy Miller, state senatorhttp://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_d367bf76-d56b-11e2-8019-0019bb2963f4.html Thanks, but no thanks: Miller won't take on Walz in '14 but isn't ruling out future run Winona Daily News June 15, 2013 January 27, 2014 Juhl, Mary Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Jim Hagedorn 12,748 54.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Aaron Miller 10,870 46.0 23,618 100.0 General election Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimWalz (DFL) JimHagedorn (R) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground TrackerNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 329 ± 8.0% 47% 36% 17%Harper Polling (R-Hagedorn)Harper Polling (R-Hagedorn) September 9–10, 2014 437 ± 4.7% 38% 32% 31% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Tim Walz vs. generic opponent Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TimWalz (DFL) GenericOpponent UndecidedHarper Polling (R-Hagedorn) September 9–10, 2014 437 ± 4.7% 34% 39% 27% Generic Democrat vs. generic Republican Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror GenericDemocrat GenericRepublican UndecidedHarper Polling (R-Hagedorn) September 9–10, 2014 437 ± 4.7% 34% 40% 26% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2014 House Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Likely DNovember 3, 2014 Rothenberg2014 House Ratings (October 24, 2014) http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report October 24, 2014Safe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal Ball2014 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2014-house Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2014 April 11, 2014Safe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsDaily Kos Elections House race ratings: Initial ratings for 2014 http://www.dailykos.com/election-outlook/2014-race-ratings#house Daily Kos Elections November 4, 2014Safe D November 4, 2014 Results Minnesota's 1st congressional district, 2014http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/20 Results for All Congressional Districts, 2014 Minnesota Secretary of State January 8, 2015 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz (incumbent) 122,851 54.2 Republican Party of Minnesota Jim Hagedorn 103,536 45.7 308 0.1 226,695 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Tim Walz (DFL) $1,575,565 $1,559,503 $79,299 Jim Hagedorn (R) $240,931 $238,634 $2,297 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Tim Walz (DFL) $3,734 $0 Jim Hagedorn (R) $896 $0 District 2 2014 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2 2016 x150px File:John Kline, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota 137,778 56.0% File:3x4.svg Mike Obermueller Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 95,565 38.9% File:3x4.svg Paula Overby Independence Party of Minnesota 12,319 5.0% MN2 House 2014.svg Precinct resultsKline: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Obermueller: #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 John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota Minnesota's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Republican John Kline, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of R+2. Kline was rumoured to be interested in running for Governor of Minnesota or the United States Senate. Instead, he announced he would seek re-election. Republican primary David Gerson challenged Kline for the Republican nomination but conceded after Kline won the Republican endorsement.http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/04/05/rep-john-kline-endorsed-for-seventh-term Rep. John Kline endorsed for seventh term Minnesota Public Radio April 5, 2014 August 11, 2014 Zdechlik, Mark Candidates Nominee John Kline, incumbent U.S. Representative Withdrawn David Gerson, engineer and candidate for this seat in 2012http://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2013/12/david-gerson-launches-second-challenge-kline David Gerson launches second challenge to Kline MinnPost December 9, 2013 January 27, 2014 Henry, Devin Declined Kurt Bills, former state representative and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012 Chris Gerlach, state senator and Dakota County Commissioner Pat Garofalo, state representative Kelby Woodard, state representative Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota John Kline (incumbent) 18,236 100.0 18,236 100.0 Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary Mike Obermueller, who lost to Kline in 2012, had decided to run again.http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/203785831.html Kline to seek re-election, not Senate or governor's office Star Tribune April 19, 2013 April 22, 2013 Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. He won the DFL endorsement on April 26, 2014.http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_25645384/obermueller-wins-dfl-bid-take-kline Obermueller wins DFL bid to take on Kline Pioneer Press April 26, 2014 August 11, 2014 Salisbury, Bill Sona Mehring, the founder of CaringBridge, declared her candidacy, but dropped out of the race three weeks later.http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_23098901/caringbridge-founder-sona-mehring-drops-out-congressional-race CaringBridge founder Sona Mehring drops out of congressional race Pioneer Press April 24, 2013 May 29, 2013 Boldt Megan Thomas Craft, who volunteered for Obermueller in the 2012 race, declared his candidacy in July 2013 and positioned himself as a fiscally conservative, socially liberal alternative to Kline and Obermueller.http://politicsinminnesota.com/2013/07/kline-gets-a-second-dfl-challenger/ Kline gets a second DFL challenger: Thomas Craft Politics in Minnesota July 10, 2013 January 27, 2014 Bierschbach, Briana Craft ceased his campaign after Obermueller won the DFL endorsement. Eagan quality assurance analyst Paula Overby initially sought the DFL endorsement but withdrew after Obermueller won it and instead became the Independence Party nominee.http://www.twincities.com/dakotacounty/ci_23841229/eagan-candidate-congress-doesnt-want-her-gender-identity Eagan woman doesn't want gender identity to define impending run for Congress Pioneer Press August 11, 2013 January 27, 2014 Magan, Christopher Candidates Nominee Mike Obermueller, former state representative and nominee for this seat in 2012 Eliminated in primary Michael Roberts, Law student, Hamline University and business development executive Withdrawn Thomas Craft, IT consultant Sona Mehring, founder of CaringBridge Paula Overby, quality assurance analyst (ran for the Independence nomination) Results Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Mike Obermueller 12,361 82.5 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Michael J. Roberts 2,622 17.5 14,983 100.0 Independence primary Candidates Nominee Paula Overby, quality assurance analysthttp://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_25928936/independence-party-endorses-paula-overby-congress Independence Party endorses Paula Overby for Congress Pioneer Press June 9, 2014 August 11, 2014 Magan, Christopher Results Independence primary results Paula Overby Independence Party of Minnesota 461 100.0 461 100.0 General election The 2014 election in the 2nd district was expected to be one of the tightest congressional races in the country. Kline's district was one of 17 Republican congressional districts to vote for President Barack Obama in 2012, and polling data suggested a Democratic challenger could unseat Kline.http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/229340721.html Fierce re-election battle forecast for Kline Star Tribune October 26, 2013 January 27, 2014 Mitchell, Corey Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JohnKline (R) MikeObermueller (DFL) PaulaOverby (I) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 450 ± 7.0% 48% 34% 0% 18%Remington Research GroupRemington Research Group September 18–21, 2014 568 ± 4.1% 54% 32% 4% 10%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 21–22, 2013 825 ± 3.4% 38% 42% — 20% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party of Minnesota John Kline (incumbent) 137,778 56.0 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Mike Obermueller 95,565 38.9 Independence Party of Minnesota Paula Overby 12,319 5.0 186 0.1 245,848 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand John Kline (R) $2,776,558 $3,226,367 $115,781 Mike Obermueller (DFL) $933,588 $933,332 $12,263 Paula Overby (I) $8,755 $8,472 $0 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed John Kline (R) $6,438 $51,420 Mike Obermueller (DFL) $0 $0 Paula Overby (I) $0 $0 District 3 2014 Minnesota's 3rd congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3 2016 x150px File:Erik Paulsen, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg Erik Paulsen Republican Party of Minnesota 167,515 62.1% File:3x4.svg Sharon Sund Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 101,846 37.8% MN3 House 2014.svg 200px Precinct resultsPaulsen: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Sund: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #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, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 58% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of R+2. Paulsen considered running for governor or the United States Senate in 2014 before announcing he would seek re-election to the U.S. House instead.http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/207248371.html U.S. Rep. Paulsen rules out run for Minnesota governor or U.S. Senate Star Tribune May 13, 2013 May 29, 2013 Diaz Kevin Republican primary Candidates Nominee Erik Paulsen, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary Candidates Nominee Sharon Sund, businesswomanhttp://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/03/13/politics/sharon-sund-3rd-district Plymouth businesswoman announces run in 3rd Congressional District Minnesota Public Radio March 13, 2014 March 14, 2014 Zdechlik, Mark Declined James Lawrence, businessmanhttp://www.minnpost.com/party-politics/2013/11/possible-challenger-paulsen-surfaces Possible challenger to Paulsen surfaces MinnPost November 7, 2013 January 27, 2014 Brucato, Cyndy Don Shelby, former WCCO-TV anchorhttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/218970781.html Former WCCO-TV anchor Don Shelby won't run for Congress Star Tribune August 9, 2013 January 27, 2014 General election Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror ErikPaulsen (R) SharonSund (DFL) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 271 ± 8.0% 51% 40% 8% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, 2014 Republican Party of Minnesota Erik Paulsen (incumbent) 167,515 62.1 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Sharon Sund 101,846 37.8 224 0.1 269,585 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Erik Paulsen (R) $3,196,226 $2,695,111 $1,194,961 Sharon Sund (DFL) $156,135 $127,647 $28,981 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Erik Paulsen (R) $7,259 $0 Sharon Sund (DFL) $0 $0 District 4 2014 Minnesota's 4th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4 2016 x150px File:Betty McCollum, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 147,857 61.2% File:Sharna Wahlgren (cropped).png Sharna Wahlgren Republican Party of Minnesota 79,492 32.9% File:Dave Thomas (cropped).png Dave Thomas Independence Party of Minnesota 14,059 5.8% MN4 House 2014.svg 230px Precinct resultsMcCollum: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90%Wahlgren: #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 62% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+11. Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary Candidates Nominee Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Sharna Wahlgren, attorney Independence primary Candidates Nominee Dave Thomas, educator, firefighter, and Iraq War veteran General election Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror BettyMcCollum (DFL) SharnaWahlgren (R) DaveThomas (I) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 251 ± 9.0% 56% 32% 1% 11% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2014 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum (incumbent) 147,857 61.2 Republican Party of Minnesota Sharna Wahlgren 79,492 32.9 Independence Party of Minnesota Dave Thomas 14,059 5.8 229 0.1 241,637 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Betty McCollum (DFL) $863,235 $740,086 $171,163 Sharna Wahlgren (R) $131,727 $130,282 $1,445 Dave Thomas (I) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Betty McCollum (DFL) $3,679 $0 Sharna Wahlgren (R) $0 $0 Dave Thomas (I) $0 $0 District 5 2014 Minnesota's 5th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5 2016 x150px File:Keith Ellison, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Keith Ellison Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 167,079 70.8% File:Doug Daggett (cropped).png Doug Daggett Republican Party of Minnesota 56,577 24.0% File:3x4.svg Lee Bauer Independence Party of Minnesota 12,001 5.1% MN5 House 2014.svg 160px Precinct resultsEllison: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Daggett: #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 75% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+22. Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary Candidates Nominee Keith Ellison, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Doug Daggett, sales rep Independence primary Candidates Nominee Lee Bauer, machinist General election Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror KeithEllison (DFL) DougDaggett (R) LeeBauer (I) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 266 ± 9.0% 74% 23% 1% 3% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D October 30, 2014RCPSafe D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe D November 4, 2014 Results Minnesota's 5th congressional district, 2014 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison (incumbent) 167,079 70.8 Republican Party of Minnesota Doug Daggett 56,577 24.0 Independence Party of Minnesota Lee Bauer 12,001 5.1 353 0.1 236,010 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Keith Ellison (DFL) $2,090,932 $1,984,754 $162,748 Doug Daggett (R) $41,565 $39,019 $2,346 Lee Bauer (I) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Keith Ellison (DFL) $1,842 $0 Doug Daggett (R) $0 $0 Lee Bauer (I) $0 $0 District 6 2014 Minnesota's 6th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6 2016 x150px File:Tom Emmer, official portrait 114th Congress (3x4).jpg Tom Emmer Republican Party of Minnesota 133,328 56.3% File:3x4.svg Joe Perske Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 90,926 38.4% File:3x4.svg John Denney Independence Party of Minnesota 12,457 5.2% MN6 House 2014.svg 250px Precinct resultsEmmer: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #A80000 >90%Perske: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #3933e5 80–90%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann Republican Party of Minnesota Tom Emmer Republican Party of Minnesota Minnesota's 6th congressional district Incumbent Republican Michele Bachmann, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 51% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of R+10. Bachmann had won re-election to a fourth term in 2012, defeating DFL nominee Jim Graves by approximately 1.2 points, despite Mitt Romney receiving 56% of the vote in this district in the 2012 presidential election. Facing a rematch with Graves, Bachmann announced on May 29, 2013, that she would not seek re-election.http://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2013/05/michele-bachmann-announces-she-will-not-run-re-election Michele Bachmann announces she will not run for re-election MinnPost May 29, 2013 May 29, 2013 Henry, Devin Republican primary Former state representative and 2010 gubernatorial nominee Tom Emmer and Anoka County Commissioner Rhonda Sivarajah sought the Republican nomination.http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_23397866/tom-emmer-announces-candidacy-congress Tom Emmer announces candidacy for Congress Pioneer Press June 5, 2013 June 12, 2013 Salisbury Billhttp://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_23444432/bachmanns-seat-has-3rd-contender-rhonda-sivarajah-anoka Bachmann's seat has 3rd contender: Rhonda Sivarajah, Anoka County commissioner Pioneer Press June 12, 2013 June 12, 2013 Belden Doughttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/216244911.html Republican Phil Krinkie to run for Bachmann's Sixth District seat Star Tribune July 19, 2013 January 29, 2014 Allan Levene, a Kennesaw, Georgia, resident who sought the Republican nomination in four congressional districts in four separate states, including Minnesota, ultimately did not file an affidavit of candidacy.http://www.ajc.com/weblogs/political-insider/2013/nov/06/running-congress-georgia-and-three-other-states-sa/ Running for Congress, in Georgia and three other states – at the same time The Atlanta Journal-Constitution November 6, 2013 November 21, 2013 Galloway Jim Candidates Nominee Tom Emmer, former state representative and nominee for Governor in 2010 Eliminated in primary Rhonda Sivarajah, Anoka County Commissioner Withdrawn Phil Krinkie, former state representativehttp://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2014/06/phil-krinkie-drops-out-gop-6th-district-congressional-race Phil Krinkie drops out of GOP 6th District congressional race MinnPost June 3, 2014 June 4, 2014 Kimball, Joe Allan Levene, resident of Georgia running in three other congressional races John Pederson, state senatorhttp://www.sctimes.com/article/20140103/NEWS01/301030021/Pederson-ends-run-Congress-6th-District- Pederson drops 6th District run, says he's undecided on whom to endorse St. Cloud Times January 3, 2014 January 29, 2014 Sommerhauser, Mark August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Declined Michele Bachmann, incumbent U.S. Representative Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomEmmer PhilKrinkie RhondaSivarajah UndecidedPublic Opinion Strategies (R-Emmer)Public Opinion Strategies (R-Emmer) April 16–17, 2014 300 ± 5.7% 73% 4% 5% 18% Results Republican primary results Republican Party of Minnesota Tom Emmer 19,557 73.3 Republican Party of Minnesota Rhonda Sivarajah 7,125 26.7 26,682 100.0 Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary Jim Graves, who had previously said he would run again, said he would continue to run after Bachmann retired.http://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2013/05/graves-strategy-wont-change-bachmann-out-race Graves: Strategy won't change with Bachmann out of the race MinnPost May 29, 2013 May 29, 2013 Henry, Devin However, on May 31, 2013, Graves announced that he was suspending his campaign.http://www.minnpost.com/eric-black-ink/2013/05/bachmann-not-running-jim-graves-pulls-out-6th-district-race With Bachmann not running, Jim Graves pulls out of 6th District race MinnPost May 31, 2013 May 31, 2013 Black, Eric Joe Perske, Mayor of Sartell, Minnesota, was the DFL endorsed candidate and nominee. Judy Adams, a painter and environmental activist, and Jim Read, an author and professor of political science at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, both withdrew after failing to win the DFL endorsement.http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/22550776/judy-adams-dfl-6th-district-race Democrat Judy Adams jumps into 6th District race KMSP-TV June 10, 2013 January 29, 2014 Durkin, Mikehttp://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2014301140034 Perske makes run for 6th District seat official St. Cloud Times January 14, 2014 January 27, 2014 Sommerhauser, Mark August 2026 InternetArchiveBot http://mcrecord.com/2013/11/01/political-science-professor-enters-6th-district-race/ Political science professor enters 6th District race Morrison County Record November 1, 2013 January 27, 2014 Budig, T.W.http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2014/05/03/adams-perske-read-seek-endorsement-th/2132668/ Perske gets DFL endorsement in 6th District St. Cloud Times May 3, 2014 August 11, 2014 Sommerhauser, Mark Candidates Nominee Joe Perske, Mayor of Sartell Withdrawn Judy Adams, environmental activist Jim Graves, businessman and nominee for the seat in 2012 Jim Read, professor at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University Results Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Joe Perske 10,070 100.0 Independence primary Candidates Nominee John Denney, law student Results Independence primary results John Denney Independence Party of Minnesota 467 100.0 General election Endorsements Tom Emmer (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Vanguard" Program Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror TomEmmer (R) JoePerske (DFL) JohnDenney (I) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 175 ± 10.0% 57% 37% 0% 6% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe RNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergSafe R October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R October 30, 2014RCPSafe R November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsSafe R November 4, 2014 Results Minnesota's 6th congressional district, 2014 Republican Party of Minnesota Tom Emmer 133,328 56.3 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Joe Perske 90,926 38.4 Independence Party of Minnesota John Denney 12,457 5.2 135 0.1 236,846 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Tom Emmer (R) $2,049,150 $2,030,950 $18,200 Joe Perske (DFL) $223,413 $221,219 $783 John Denney (I) $5,908 $6,220 $23 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Tom Emmer (R) $7,094 $0 Joe Perske (DFL) $0 $0 John Denney (I) $0 $6,220 District 7 2014 Minnesota's 7th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7 2016 x150px File:Collin Peterson official photo.jpg Collin Peterson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 130,546 54.2% File:Minnesota State Senator Torrey Westrom (cropped).jpg Torrey Westrom Republican Party of Minnesota 109,955 45.7% MN7 House 2014.svg 130px Precinct resultsPeterson: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Westrom: #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 The 7th district covers almost the entire western side of Minnesota. It is the largest district in the state and one of the largest in the country and includes the cities of Moorhead, Willmar, Alexandria, and Fergus Falls. Incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson, who had represented the district since 1991, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2012 and the district had a PVI of R+6. Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary In 2013, Republicans began pressuring Peterson, in hopes of convincing him to retire. His seat was one of only a handful that was represented by a Democrat but was carried by Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in the 2012 election and was seen as a top pick-up opportunity had Peterson retired. Their tactics included airing television advertisements, hiring a press staffer to give opposition research to reporters, hiring a tracker to follow him around his district and record him, and sending mobile billboards with critical statements on them to drive around his hometown. Peterson responded by saying "They don't have anybody else to go after. It's kind of ridiculous, but whatever."http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2013/05/gop_pokes_at_pe.shtml GOP pokes at Peterson on healthcare and the IRS Minnesota Public Radio May 28, 2013 June 10, 2013 Neely, Bretthttp://www.nationaljournal.com/columns/on-the-trail/parties-push-for-house-retirements-20130523 Parties Push For House Retirements National Journal May 23, 2013 June 10, 2013 Wilson, Reid https://web.archive.org/web/20130615183525/http://www.nationaljournal.com/columns/on-the-trail/parties-push-for-house-retirements-20130523 June 15, 2013 dead mdy-all After Republicans spread rumors that Peterson was planning to buy a house in Florida and retire there, he said: "I went from neutral on running again to 90 percent just because of this stupid stuff they're doing. You can't let these people be in charge of anything, in my opinion."http://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2013/06/peterson_says_g/ Peterson says GOP efforts to push him out having the opposite effect Minnesota Public Radio June 6, 2013 August 10, 2014 Neely, Brett On March 17, 2014, Peterson officially announced that he was running for re-election, saying, "I still have a lot of work to do."http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/250560221.html Democratic U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson will run again Star Tribune March 17, 2014 March 18, 2014 Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. Candidates Nominee Collin Peterson, incumbent U.S. Representative Declined Paul Marquart, state representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Torrey Westrom, state senatorhttp://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2013/12/state-sen-torrey-westrom-challenge-collin-peterson State Sen. Torrey Westrom to challenge Collin Peterson MinnPost December 4, 2013 January 29, 2014 Henry, David Declined Dan Fabian, state representative Mary Franson, state representative Bill Ingebrigtsen, state senator Morrie Lanning, former state representative Marty Seifert, former Minority Leader of the Minnesota House of Representatives and candidate for Governor of Minnesota in 2010 and 2014 Scott Van Binsbergen, businessman General election Endorsements Torrey Westrom (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" ProgramYoung Gun candidates http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ gopyoungguns.com 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104195118/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ 4 November 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror CollinPeterson (DFL) TorreyWestrom (R) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 313 ± 8.0% 46% 44% 10%Tarrance Group (R-NRCC)Tarrance Group (R-NRCC) October 12–14, 2014 300 ± 5.8% 43% 44% 13%SurveyUSASurveyUSA October 3–6, 2014 545 ± 4.3% 50% 41% 10%Tarrance Group (R-Westrom)Tarrance Group (R-Westrom) September 21–23, 2014 402 ± 4.9% 45% 40% 15%Global Strategy Group (D-Peterson)http://atr.rollcall.com/collin-peterson-campaign-responds-to-gop-poll/ Global Strategy Group (D-Peterson) September 30, 2014 October 1, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141001004710/http://atr.rollcall.com/collin-peterson-campaign-responds-to-gop-poll/ dead September 4–7, 2014 405 ± 4.9% 53% 29% 18%Tarrance Group (R-Westrom)Tarrance Group (R-Westrom) February 3–5, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 46% 39% 15% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean DNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergLean D October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean D October 30, 2014RCPLean D November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTossup November 4, 2014 Results Minnesota's 7th congressional district, 2014 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Collin Peterson (incumbent) 130,546 54.2 Republican Party of Minnesota Torrey Westrom 109,955 45.7 334 0.1 240,835 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Collin Peterson (DFL) $1,585,616 $1,569,350 $50,682 Torrey Westrom (R) $1,034,570 $1,022,303 $12,267 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Collin Peterson (DFL) $504,537 $4,834,653 Torrey Westrom (R) $89,633 $3,501,426 District 8 2014 Minnesota's 8th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8 2012 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8 2016 x150px File:Rick Nolan, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg Rick Nolan Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 129,090 48.5% File:3x4.svg Stewart Mills III Republican Party of Minnesota 125,358 47.1% MN8 House 2014.svg 281px Precinct resultsNolan: #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 elected with 54% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+1. Democratic–Farmer–Labor primary Candidates Nominee Rick Nolan, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Stewart Mills III, Mills Fleet Farm executivehttp://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/213049731.html Mills Fleet Farm executive to vie for Congress Star Tribune June 25, 2013 January 29, 2014 Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. Independence primary Candidates Withdrawn Eric Meyer Green primary Candidates Nominee Ray (Skip) Sandman, retired corrections officer General election Endorsements Rick Nolan (DFL) Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Frontline" Program2014 Frontline Democrats https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2014 actblue.com DCCC 15 April 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20150224041329/https://secure.actblue.com/page/frontline2014 24 February 2015 Stewart Mills (R) Organizations National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror RickNolan (DFL) StewartMills (R) SkipSandman (G) UndecidedNew York Times/CBS News Battleground Tracker October 16–23, 2014 375 ± 7.0% 47% 42% 1% 9%KSTP/SurveyUSAKSTP/SurveyUSA October 9–12, 2014 555 ± 4.2% 39% 47% 4% 11%Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (D-DCCC)Greenberg Quinlan Rosner (D-DCCC) September 25–28, 2014 405 ± 4.9% 48% 37% 7% 9% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossupNovember 3, 2014 RothenbergTossup October 24, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R Flip October 30, 2014RCPTossup November 2, 2014Daily Kos ElectionsTossup November 4, 2014 Results Minnesota's 8th congressional district, 2014 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Rick Nolan (incumbent) 129,090 48.5 Republican Party of Minnesota Stewart Mills III 125,358 47.1 Green Party of Minnesota Skip Sandman 11,450 4.3 185 0.1 266,083 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Rick Nolan (DFL) $2,098,795 $2,113,281 $26,663 Stewart Mills III (R) $2,088,029 $2,087,731 $298 Ray Sandman (G) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Rick Nolan (DFL) $851,269 $5,045,015 Stewart Mills III (R) $990,241 $5,920,921 Ray Sandman (G) $0 $16,853 See also 2014 Minnesota elections 2014 United States House of Representatives elections References 2 http://candidates.sos.state.mn.us/CandidateFilingResults.aspx?county=&municipality=&schooldistrict=&hospitaldistrict=&level=1&party=0&federal=True&judicial=False&executive=False&senate=False&representative=False&title=U.S.+Representative+District&office=0&candidateid=0 2014 State General Election Candidate Filings, U.S. Representatives Minnesota Secretary of State August 11, 2014 http://www.rollcall.com/news/minnesota_politicians_wait_for_kline_peterson_exits_to_ascend-227718-1.html Minnesota Politicians Wait for Kline, Peterson Exits to Ascend Roll Call September 18, 2013 January 27, 2014 Cahn, Emily External links Minnesota Historical Election Archive Elections & Voting - Minnesota Secretary of State U.S. House elections in Minnesota, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets Minnesota 2014 United States House of Representatives Category:Tim Walz