United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2016

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United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2016

November 8, 2016

All 8 Minnesota seats to the United States House of Representatives   Party DFL Republican Last election 5 3

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota will be 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 will coincide 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.

District 1

Democrat Tim Walz of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party represents Minnesota's first congressional district. Days after Walz was re-elected in the 2014 elections, Tony Cornish, a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, indicated that he would run against Walz in the 2016 election. Cornish indicated that the Republican primary became too crowded in 2014 for him to enter the race.^[1] Cook PVI is R-1.

District 2

Republican John Kline represents Minnesota's second district. Kline announced that he will not run for reelection.^[2]

Engineer David Gerson, who ran against Kline in the 2012 and 2014 Republican primaries, has filed to run again.^[3] Democrat Angela Craig, who served as vice president of global human resources for St. Jude Medical, resigned her position in January 2015 to challenge Kline.^[4] Mary Lawrence, a doctor, will also run as a Democrat.^[5]

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

• David Benson-Staebler, political consultant, former Democratic congressional aide and real estate agent^[6][7]
• David Gerson, engineer and candidate in 2012 and 2014^[3][8]
• John Howe, former State Senator, former Mayor of Red Wing and candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State in 2014^[9]
• Jason Lewis, political commentator, former talk radio host and nominee for CO-02 in 1990^[10]
• Darlene Miller, President & CEO of Permac Industries and member of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness^[11]
• Pam Myhra, former State Representative and candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2014^[12]

Potential

• Chris Andryski, certified public accountant and Army veteran^[13]
• Kurt Bills, former State Representative and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2012^[14]
• Rod Hamilton, State Representative^[15]
• Mary Liz Holberg, Dakota County Commissioner and former State Representative^[14]

Declined

• Tony Albright, State Representative^[16]
• Ted Daley, former State Senator^[15][17]
• Steve Drazkowski, State Representative^[18]
• Pat Garofalo, State Representative^[14]
• John Kline, incumbent U.S. Representative^[2]
• John Kriesel, former State Representative^[19]
• Mike McFadden, businessman and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2014^[20]
• Mary Pawlenty, former Dakota County District Court Judge and former First Lady of Minnesota^[21]
• Roz Peterson, State Representative^[22]
• Eric Pratt, State Senator^[23]
• Steve Sviggum, former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives^[24]
• Dave Thompson, State Senator and candidate for Governor in 2014^[25]

Endorsements

David Gerson
Madison Project[26]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

• Angie Craig, former St. Jude Medical executive^[27][28]

Withdrawn

• Roger Kittelson, dairy marketing specialist, nominee for WI-06 in 2008 and candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in 1982 and 2014^[29][30]
• Mary Lawrence, ophthalmologist^[31][32][33]

Declined

• Joe Atkins, State Representative^[34]
• Rick Hansen, State Representative^[35]
• Mike Obermueller, former State Representative and nominee in 2012 and 2014^[27]

Endorsements

Angie Craig

Federal politicians Jared Polis, U.S. Representative (CO-02)[36] Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41)[36] State politicians Jim Carlson, State Senator[37] Greg Clausen, State Senator[38] Ann Counihan, South St. Paul School Board Member[39] Scott Dibble, State Senator[40] Mike Engel, Mayor of Kenyon[39] Debbie Goettel, Mayor of Richfield[41] Laurie Halverson, State Representative[37] Matt Klein, ISD 197 School Board Member[39] Mike Maguire, Mayor of Eagan[38] Sandra Masin, State Representative[37] Will Morgan, former State Representative[39] Erin Murphy, State Representative[40] Mike Obermueller, former State Representative and nominee in 2012 and 2014[37] Dan Schoen, State Representative[42] Katie Sieben, State Senator[42] Organizations Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund[37] International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82[43] Stonewall DFL Caucus[41] United Steelworkers[44] WomenWinning[45]

District 3

District 4

Democrat Betty McCollum was elected to represent Minnesota's fourth congressional district in 2000, and reelected every 2 years since then. She is planning on running again in 2016.

District 5

Democrat Keith Ellison was elected to represent Minnesota's fifth congressional district in 2006, and reelected in 2008, 2010. 2012, and 2014. He is planning on running again in 2016.

District 6

District 7

Democrat Collin Peterson stated in January 2015 that he is "running at this point" for re-election in 2016.^[46]

District 8

Democrat Rick Nolan, who represents Minnesota's eighth congressional district, defeated Republican Stewart Mills in the 2014 election. Mills is running again in 2016.^[47]

References

1. "Rep. Tony Cornish plans to challenge Walz in 2016". Mankato Free Press. November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
2. "Rep. John Kline says he won't seek re-election in 2nd District - StarTribune.com". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
3. Alex Isenstadt (January 31, 2015). "They're back! The new tea party surge". Politico. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
4. "St. Jude Medical exec to run for Congress". Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. January 26, 2015. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
5. "Another Democrat files for 2nd Congressional District". TwinCities.com. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
6. Brucato, Cyndy (December 2, 2015). "The odd congressional candidacy of David Benson-Staebler". MinnPost. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
7. Brodkorb, Michael (December 23, 2015). "Benson-Staebler files to run for Congress in Second District". Star Tribune. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
8. Coolican, J. Patrick (September 4, 2015). "David Gerson jumps on Rep. John Kline announcement that he's not running". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
9. Montgomery, David H. (September 22, 2015). "Howe runs for Second District as ‘conservative’ but ‘electable’". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
10. Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (October 12, 2015). "“Mr. Right” Jason Lewis is running for the Second District". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
11. Montgomery, David H. (January 6, 2016). "Darlene Miller enters GOP race for Second District seat". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
12. Montgomery, David H. (October 7, 2015). "Former lawmaker, LG candidate Pam Myhra enters Second District race". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
13. Pathé, Simone (September 18, 2015). "New Names Surface as Republicans Pass on Race to Succeed Kline". Roll Call. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
14. Salisbury, Bill (September 3, 2015). "Names being circulated as John Kline replacements". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
15. Pathé, Simone; Cahn, Emily (September 3, 2015). "Minnesota’s John Kline Will Not Seek Eighth Term (Updated)". Roll Call. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
16. "Albright to seek re-election in House, opts against Congress bid". Prior Lake American. October 12, 2015. Retrieved October 13, 2015.
17. Hart, Cassie (October 16, 2015). "Former State Sen. Daley Announces he Won't Run for Congress". KSTP-TV. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
18. Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (September 21, 2015). "State Rep. Drazkowski will not run for Congress". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
19. Brodkorb, Michael (September 3, 2015). ".@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. Retrieved October 17, 2015.
20. Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (September 14, 2015). "McFadden declines to run for Minnesota’s Second Congressional District seat". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
21. Montgomery, David H. (September 15, 2015). "Mary Pawlenty won’t run for Second District seat". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
22. Brodkorb, Michael (September 11, 2015). "Roz Peterson, Dave Thompson will not run for Congress". Star Tribune. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
23. Montgomery, David (September 15, 2015). "Second District: Pawlenty, Pratt reject race for Congress". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
24. "Sviggum Takes A Pass On Congressional Run". Post-Bulletin. September 11, 2015. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
25. Montgomery, David H. (September 11, 2015). "State Sen. Dave Thompson says no to Second District run". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
26. "The Madison Project Endorses David Gerson For Congress In MN-2". Madison Project. September 15, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
27. Belden, Doug (January 26, 2015). "DFLer and conservative say they'll go after Kline's seat in 2016". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
28. Scheck, Tom (April 6, 2015). "Craig kicks off campaign to challenge Kline". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
29. Pugmire, Tim (November 17, 2015). "Kittelson joins DFL field in Minnesota’s 2nd District". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
30. McIntee, Michael (January 5, 2016). "Craig’s Remaining DFL Opponent Ends Campaign". The UpTake. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
31. Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (March 24, 2015). "Another Democrat files for 2nd Congressional District". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
32. Neely, Brett (April 9, 2015). "Ophthalmologist announces bid to unseat Kline". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 15, 2015.
33. Montgomery, David H. (January 5, 2016). "Mary Lawrence drops out of Second District race". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved January 7, 2016.
34. Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (October 1, 2015). "Atkins, like many before him, passes on a Second District Congressional run". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
35. Stassen-Berger, Rachel E. (September 20, 2015). "DFL state Rep. Rick Hansen opts against a Second District run". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
36. "Angie Craig Announces First Endorsement From Members Of Congress". Angie Craig for Congress. June 29, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
37. "Angie Craig Announces Victory Fund, DFL Officers’ Endorsements". Angie Craig for Congress. April 28, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
38. "Angie Craig Announces New Round Of Endorsements". Angie Craig for Congress. June 10, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
39. "Angie Craig Announces New Endorsements From Local Elected Officials". Angie Craig for Congress. August 17, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
40. "Angie Craig Announces Endorsements From Minnesota Legislators". Angie Craig for Congress. May 11, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
41. "Angie Craig Announces Endorsements From Stonewall Caucus, Local Officials". Angie Craig for Congress. June 3, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
42. "Sen. Katie Sieben, Rep. Dan Schoen Endorse Angie Craig For Congress". Angie Craig for Congress. June 24, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
43. "Angie Craig Announces Endorsement Of IUPAT District Council 82". Angie Craig for Congress. September 28, 2015. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
44. "United Steelworkers Endorse Angie Craig For Congress". Angie Craig for Congress. September 3, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
45. Scheck, Tom (September 24, 2015). "WomenWinning backs Angie Craig for Congress". Minnesota Public Radio. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
46. "Rep. Collin Peterson: I am planning on running again next year". startribune.com. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
47. Sherry, Allison (October 13, 2015). "Stewart Mills officially launches second campaign to unseat Rep. Rick Nolan". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 14, 2015.

External links

• U.S. House elections in Minnesota, 2016 at Ballotpedia
• Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org