Minnesota primary sets 2026 statewide, metro matchups; CD-2 DFL field narrows
Minnesota's primary narrowed the Democratic field in the 2nd Congressional District and confirmed GOP Rep. Eric Pratt as the Republican nominee for the seat.[1]
The leading DFL contenders are state Sen. Matt Little, state Sen. Matt Klein and former Rep. Kaela Berg, with two other Democrats also on the ballot.[1] Little won the DFL endorsement by a 42-point margin, giving him clear party backing heading into the primary.[1] Fox 9's reporting outlines contrasts among the DFL hopefuls on Medicare for All, financial regulation, reproductive rights and the Israel-Gaza war.[1] Pratt ran unopposed in the Republican primary and will be the GOP nominee in the fall.[1]
The three leading Democrats each bring prior local experience: Little represented Lakeville, Farmington and Northfield; Klein represented Eagan, Mendota Heights and Burnsville; and Berg represented Eagan, Apple Valley, Rosemount and Burnsville.[1] Statewide live-results pages also show matchups across Minnesota and in Twin Cities races as candidates prepare for the fall contests.[2]
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- FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul reported on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, that the three main DFL frontrunners in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District are Matt Little, Matt Klein and Kaela Berg, with two additional Democrats also appearing on the primary ballot (FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul).
- Eric Pratt is confirmed as the GOP nominee for Minnesota’s 2nd District and was running unopposed in the primary (Eric Pratt).
- The report outlines issue-position contrasts among the leading DFL candidates, including their stances on Medicare for All, financial regulation, reproductive rights and the Israel–Gaza war (Medicare for All).
- Matt Little won the DFL endorsement for the 2nd District by a 42‑point margin (Matt Little).
- Each leading DFL candidate previously held elected office representing Twin Cities–area districts: Little in Lakeville/Farmington/Northfield; Klein in Eagan/Mendota Heights/Burnsville; and Berg in Eagan/Apple Valley/Rosemount/Burnsville (Lakeville/Farmington/Northfield).
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- Identifies the three main DFL frontrunners in MN-02 as Matt Little, Matt Klein and Kaela Berg, with two additional Democrats also on the ballot.
- Confirms Eric Pratt as the GOP nominee running unopposed for the 2nd District seat.
- Provides issue-position contrasts among leading DFL candidates, including stances on Medicare for All, financial regulation, reproductive rights, and the Israel–Gaza war.
- Notes that Matt Little won the DFL endorsement for the seat by a 42‑point margin.
- Specifies each candidate’s prior elected roles representing Twin Cities–area districts (Lakeville/Farmington/Northfield, Eagan/Mendota Heights/Burnsville, Eagan/Apple Valley/Rosemount/Burnsville).