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Minnesota's 8th Congressional District (MN-8)

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Pete Stauber, a Republican, has represented the district since 2019.

The district includes all or part of 21 counties (3 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 722,069, a median household income of $75,433, and a median age of 42.9. Of residents 25 and older, 28.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Pete Stauber, U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 8th District
Pete Stauber

U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 8th District · Republican

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2026 election

Stauber has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 7 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

7 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MN-8 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for MN-8 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Pete Stauber (incumbent)Republican$1,996,898$1,200,836Jul 22
Trina SwansonDemocratic-Farmer-Labor$316,706$90,423Jul 22
Luke GulbransonDemocratic$198,344$17,036Jul 22
Chad McKennaDemocratic-Farmer-Labor$27,381$626Jul 22
Emanuel AnastosDemocratic-Farmer-Labor$5,915$47Jun 30
Cyle CramerDemocratic-Farmer-Labor$4,515$3,211Jun 30
Wendell Robert SmithDemocratic-Farmer-Labor$3,415$1,384Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
722,069
Median household income
$75,433
Median age
42.9
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Minnesota senators

Neighboring districts

  • MN-4 · Betty McCollum (D)
  • MN-6 · Tom Emmer (R)
  • MN-7 · Michelle Fischbach (R)
  • WI-7 · Tom Tiffany (R)

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