DFL Candidates Vie for Open House Seat in Minnesota’s 2nd District Primary
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, a competitive region, is holding a primary election with a notable trio of leading DFL candidates vying to fill the seat vacated by Angie Craig, who is running for U.S. Senate. Eric Pratt is the sole…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 10, 2026 —
Voters in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District will head to the polls for a primary election to determine the candidates who will compete for a U.S. House seat. The race is notable for its competitive nature and the vacancy created by the incumbent, DFL Representative Angie Craig, who is seeking a U.S. Senate seat.
On the Democratic Farmer-Labor (DFL) side, three leading candidates are actively campaigning to secure their party’s nomination. These contenders are vying to present their platforms and connect with constituents ahead of the primary vote. The names of these leading DFL candidates were not provided in the available summary.
The Republican party, in contrast, has a single candidate running in the primary. Eric Pratt is the sole Republican contender seeking to represent his party in the general election. His campaign will aim to consolidate support within the district.
Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District has historically been a closely watched race, and the open seat is expected to draw significant attention from both parties. The outcome of the DFL primary will set the stage for a general election contest that will ultimately decide who will represent the district in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Further details regarding the specific platforms of the DFL candidates, their campaign strategies, or any specific events or endorsements were not included in the provided summary. The exact timeline for the primary election was also not specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Cory Knudsen on kstp.com, see more information here.
