Progressive Matt Little Wins Democratic Primary In Minnesota's 2nd District
Matt Little won the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, clinching the nomination to replace Rep. Angie Craig and setting up a fall race against Republican Eric Pratt.[1]
Little defeated State Rep. Kaela Berg and State Sen. Matt Klein in a three-way contest for the nomination.[1] Pratt was unopposed in the Republican primary, and the district is widely seen as favoring Democrats after the 2024 elections.[1]
Rep. Angie Craig had held the 2nd District, and the primary determined the Democratic nominee to succeed her.[1] Little, who ran as a progressive, now turns to a general election campaign that Democrats hope to carry in November.[1]
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- On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, Matt Little won the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, per the Associated Press.
- Little defeated State Rep. Kaela Berg and State Sen. Matt Klein in a three-way race to replace Rep. Angie Craig.
- Little now faces Republican State Sen. Eric Pratt, who was unopposed in the GOP primary, in a district viewed as favoring Democrats after 2024.
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August 12, 2026