2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6

A redistricting plan was proposed by Republicans in the Minnesota Legislature on May 9, 2011.{{cite web|url=http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/05/09/congressional-redistricting-plan-introduced-mn-republicans|title=Congressional redistricting plan introduced by MN Republicans|date=May 9, 2011|access-date=June 8, 2011|work=Twin Cities Daily Planet|first=Mary|last=Turck|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511041016/http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/05/09/congressional-redistricting-plan-introduced-mn-republicans|archive-date=May 11, 2011|url-status=dead}} The plan was passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives on May 13{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/05/13/redistricting-house/|title=House OKs redesign for Minn. congressional lines|date=May 13, 2011|access-date=June 8, 2011|work=Minnesota Public Radio|first=Tim|last=Pugmire|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229180001/http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/05/13/redistricting-house/|archive-date=December 29, 2011|url-status=live}} and the Minnesota Senate on May 18,{{cite web|url=http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-sends-redistricting-bills-to-dayton/|title=Minnesota Senate Sends Redistricting Bills To Dayton|date=May 18, 2011|access-date=June 8, 2011|publisher=AM 1240 WJON|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110807181531/http://wjon.com/minnesota-senate-sends-redistricting-bills-to-dayton|archive-date=August 7, 2011|url-status=live}} but was vetoed by Democratic Governor Mark Dayton on May 19.{{cite web|url=http://www.crookstontimes.com/newsnow/x956209419/Dayton-vetoes-GOPs-redistricting-plan|title=Dayton vetoes GOP's redistricting plan|date=May 20, 2011|access-date=June 8, 2011|work=Crookston Daily Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722122327/http://www.crookstontimes.com/newsnow/x956209419/Dayton-vetoes-GOPs-redistricting-plan|archive-date=July 22, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

In February 2012, a state court panel redrew Minnesota's congressional boundaries with the effect of enacting a "least-change" map.{{cite web|url=http://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2012/02/district-district-look-minnesotas-new-congressional-map|title=District-by-district look at Minnesota's new congressional map|date=February 22, 2012|access-date=February 22, 2012|work=MinnPost.com|first=Devin|last=Henry|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225060851/http://www.minnpost.com/dc-dispatches/2012/02/district-district-look-minnesotas-new-congressional-map|archive-date=February 25, 2012|url-status=live}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Minnesota's 1st congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1

| previous_year = 2010

| next_election = 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1

| next_year = 2014

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Tim Walz official photo (cropped 2).jpg

| nominee1 = Tim Walz

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 193,211

| percentage1 = 57.5%

| image2 = File:Allen Quist (2012) (cropped).png

| nominee2 = Allen Quist

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 142,164

| percentage2 = 42.3%

| map_image = MN1 House 2012.svg

| map_size =

| map_caption = Precinct results
Walz: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Quist: {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#d2b1d9|40–50%}} {{legend0|#ae8bb1|50%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Tim Walz

| before_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| after_election = Tim Walz

| after_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

}}

Democrat Tim Walz, who had represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district since 2007, sought re-election. In redistricting, Murray County, Pipestone County and half of Cottonwood County were moved from the 1st district to the 7th, and Wabasha County was moved from the 1st district to the 2nd, while Le Sueur County and most of Rice County were moved from the 2nd district to the 1st. The 1st district was expected to continue to slightly favor Republicans.

• Tim Walz, incumbent U.S. representative

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|title = Democratic primary results{{cite web|url=https://www.leg.state.mn.us/archive/sessions/electionresults/2012-08-14-p-man.pdf|title=Chapter Ten Minnesota Elections|date=August 14, 2012}}

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Tim Walz (incumbent)

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 15,697

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 15,697

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Allen Quist, former state representative from legislative district 23B (1983–1989), candidate for governor in 1994 & 1998 and for this seat in 2010{{cite web|url=http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_b8422318-1c9d-11e1-b76b-001871e3ce6c.html|title=Republican Quist to challenge Rep. Tim Walz for 1st District seat|date=December 2, 2011|access-date=December 2, 2011|work=Winona Daily News|first=Mary|last=Juhl}}

• Mike Parry, state senator from senate district 26 since 2010{{cite web|url=http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x1385482578/Parry-to-challenge-Walz-for-Congress|title=Parry to challenge Walz for Congress|date=October 8, 2011|access-date=October 8, 2011|work=Mankato Free Press|first=Mark|last=Fischenich}}

• Randy Demmer, former state representative nominee for this seat in 2010{{cite web|url=http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/article_7735db6e-f6e4-11e0-b612-001cc4c002e0.html|title=Demmer won't run against Walz|date=October 15, 2011|access-date=October 22, 2011|work=Winona Daily News|first=Mary|last=Juhl}}
• Steve Drazkowski, state representative{{cite web|url=http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_1871d408-06a1-11e1-8ac4-001cc4c03286.html|title=Drazkowski won't run for Congress|date=November 4, 2011|access-date=November 12, 2011|work=Winona Daily News}}
• Julie Rosen, state senator{{cite web|url=http://www.winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_dcf52116-e335-11e0-8d84-001cc4c002e0.html|title=Drazkowski hasn't ruled out run for Congress|date=September 20, 2011|access-date=September 21, 2011|work=Winona Daily News|first=Mary|last=Juhl}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Republican primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Allen Quist

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 12,540

| percentage = 54.1

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Mike Parry

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 10,622

| percentage = 45.9

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 23,162

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Tim Walz (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO{{cite web |title=2012 Minnesota AFL-CIO Endorsements |url=http://www.mnaflcio.org/news/2012-minnesota-afl-cio-endorsements|website= |publisher=MN State AFL-CIO |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102213357/http://www.mnaflcio.org/news/2012-minnesota-afl-cio-endorsements |archive-date=2 November 2012}}
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Education Minnesota{{cite web |title=Endorsed federal candidates |url=http://www.educationminnesota.org/issues/elections/candidates.aspx |website=educationminnesota.org |access-date=3 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020080333/http://www.educationminnesota.org/issues/elections/candidates.aspx |archive-date=20 October 2012 |date=29 June 2012}}
• National Association of Letter Carriers{{cite web |title=NALC-ENDORSED CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES |url=https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2012/september-2012/document/09-2012_endorsements.pdf |publisher=NALC |access-date=12 February 2023 |pages=3–4}}
• National Education Association
• Service Employees International Union
• United Steelworkers

Organizations

• Clean Water Action{{cite web |title=Minnesota Endorsements |url=http://cleanwateraction.org/minnesota-endorsements |website=cleanwateraction.org |access-date=3 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028163145/http://cleanwateraction.org/minnesota-endorsements |archive-date=28 October 2012}}
• Feminist Majority{{cite web |title=Feminist Majority 2012 Endorsed Candidates |url=http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ |website=feministmajority.org |access-date=4 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121124012739/http://feministmajority.org/elections/feminist-majority-2012-candidate-guide/ |archive-date=24 November 2012}}
• NARAL Pro-Choice America{{cite web |title=Pro-Choice Voter Guide |url=http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=MN |website=prochoiceamerica.org |access-date=3 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029074916/http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/elections/2012/voter-guide/voter-guide-states.html?state=MN |archive-date=29 October 2012}}
• NRA Political Victory Fund{{cite web |title=Upcoming Election - Minnesota |url=http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/Minnesota.aspx |publisher=NRA-PVF |access-date=11 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009201902/http://nrapvf.org/grades-endorsements/2012/Minnesota.aspx |archive-date=9 October 2012}}
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund{{cite web |title=Planned Parenthood Action Voter guide - MN |url=http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/minnesota |publisher=Planned Parenthood Action Fund |access-date=1 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127011314/http://ppactionvoterguide.org/federal/minnesota |archive-date=27 November 2012}}
• Sierra Club{{cite web |title=Endorsed Candidates |url=http://sierraclub.ehclients.com/uploads/nsj/SClubNSJ-10-12.pdf |access-date=1 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130113010049/http://sierraclub.ehclients.com/uploads/nsj/SClubNSJ-10-12.pdf |archive-date=13 January 2013 |page=8}}
• Stonewall Democrats{{cite web |title=Endorsements |url=http://www.stonewalldfl.com/endorsements.html |website=stonewalldfl.com |access-date=3 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723075620/http://www.stonewalldfl.com/endorsements.html |archive-date=23 July 2012}}
• Veterans' Alliance for Security and Democracy{{cite web |title=2012 Endorsed |url=http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 |website=vetpac.org |access-date=1 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806120045/http://vetpac.org/index.php?page=display&id=118 |archive-date=6 August 2012}}
• VoteVets{{Cite web|date=2012-09-11|title=Our Candidates {{!}} VoteVets.org|url=http://www.votevets.org/candidates/|access-date=2020-06-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911202321/http://www.votevets.org/candidates/|archive-date=2012-09-11}}

}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Allen Quist (R)

|list =

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families{{cite web |title=2012 Candidate Endorsements |url=http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements |website=cwfpac.com |access-date=2 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130626193808/http://www.cwfpac.com/2012-candidate-endorsements |archive-date=26 June 2013}}
• Eagle Forum{{cite web |title=2012 Candidates Endorsed By Eagle Forum PAC |url=http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html |website=eagleforum.org/ |access-date=23 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141013070756/http://www.eagleforum.org/election/endorse-2012.html |archive-date=13 October 2014 |date=12 February 2013}}
• National Right to Life Committee{{cite web |title= Minnesota Endorsements |url=http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Minnesota%20Endorsements.pdf |publisher=National Right to Life |access-date=11 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130123172502/http://nrlpac.org/endorsements%202012/Minnesota%20Endorsements.pdf |archive-date=23 January 2013}}

}}

Walz handily dispatched Quist in the election, garnering 58% of the vote.{{cite news|last=Fischenich|first=Mark|title=Walz defeats Quist: West teacher returns to Congress|url=http://mankatofreepress.com/local/x2082764739/Walz-defeats-Quist-West-teacher-returns-to-Congress|newspaper=Mankato Free Press|date=November 7, 2012}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Minnesota's 1st congressional district, 2012{{cite web|title=MN Election Results |url=http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/1?id=all |publisher=Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State |access-date=March 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127013059/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/1?id=all |archive-date=November 27, 2012 }}

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Tim Walz (incumbent)

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes =193,211

| percentage = 57.5

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Allen Quist

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 142,164

| percentage = 42.3

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 505

| percentage = 0.2

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 335,880

| percentage = 100.00

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

| previous_year = 2010

| next_election = 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

| next_year = 2014

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Johnkline.jpg

| nominee1 = John Kline

| party1 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote1 = 193,587

| percentage1 = 54.0%

| image2 = File:3x4.svg

| nominee2 = Mike Obermueller

| party2 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote2 = 164,338

| percentage2 = 45.9%

| map_image = MN2 House 2012.svg

| map_size =

| map_caption = Precinct results
Kline: {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}}
Obermueller: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#d2b1d9|40–50%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = John Kline

| before_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| after_election = John Kline

| after_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

Republican John Kline, who had represented Minnesota's 2nd congressional district since 2003, sought re-election.

In redistricting, Le Sueur County and Rice County were moved from the 2nd district to the 1st, and Carver County was moved from the 2nd district to the 3rd and 6th, while West St. Paul and parts of South St. Paul were moved from the 4th district to the 2nd. The 2nd district was made slightly more favorable to Democrats, but continues to favor Republicans.

• John Kline, incumbent U.S. representative

• David Gerson

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Republican primary election

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = John Kline (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 15,859

| percentage = 85.1

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = David Gerson

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 2,772

| percentage = 14.9

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 18,631

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

Patrick Ganey, a member of the Northfield City Council;{{cite web|url=http://www.twincities.com/ci_20248268/northfield-council-member-hopes-take-john-kline-2nd|title=Northfield council member hopes to take on John Kline in 2nd District|date=March 24, 2012|access-date=March 27, 2012|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|first=Bill|last=Salisbury}}

Kathleen Gaylord, a member of the Dakota County Commission;{{cite web|url=http://northfield.patch.com/articles/dakota-county-commissioner-kathleen-gaylord-to-run-for-second-congressional-district|title=Dakota County Commissioner Kathleen Gaylord to Run for Second Congressional District|date=April 5, 2012|access-date=April 6, 2012|work=Northfield, MN Patch|first1=Derrick|last1=Williams|first2=Corey Jr.|last2=Butler|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120410120917/http://northfield.patch.com/articles/dakota-county-commissioner-kathleen-gaylord-to-run-for-second-congressional-district|archive-date=April 10, 2012|url-status=dead}} former state Representative Mike Obermueller;{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/politics/146034165.html|title=DFL has set its sights on Rep. John Kline's seat|date=April 3, 2012|access-date=April 4, 2012|work=Star Tribune|first=Rachel E.|last=Stassen-Berger}} and Dan Powers, a former small business owner who unsuccessfully sought the DFL nomination in the 2nd district in 2010,{{cite web|url=http://minnesotaindependent.com/82177/dan-powers-to-challenge-kline-in-2012|title=Dan Powers to challenge Kline in 2012|date=May 31, 2011|access-date=June 5, 2011|work=The Minnesota Independent|first=Andy|last=Birkey}} sought the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination to challenge Kline. At the congressional district convention, the party endorsed Mike Obermueller.

• Mike Obermueller, former state representative from legislative district 38B (2009–2011)

• Patrick Ganey, Northfield City Council member
• Kathleen Gaylord, Dakota County Commission member
• Dan Powers, former small business owner candidate for this seat in 2010

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Democratic primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Mike Obermueller

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 11,628

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 11,628

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = John Kline (R)

|list =

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families
• National Right to Life Committee
• NRA Political Victory Fund
• United States Chamber of Commerce{{cite web |title=Help With Voting |url=http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=MN |access-date=11 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010144007/http://www.voteforjobs2012.com/help-with-voting/?type=state&state=MN |archive-date=10 October 2012}}

}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Mike Obermueller (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Education Minnesota
• National Association of Letter Carriers
• Service Employees International Union
• United Steelworkers

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Sierra Club

}}

Despite a strong challenge from Obermueller, Kline prevailed.{{cite news|last=Diaz|first=Kevin|title=Obermueller a surprising challenge to Kline in Second District|url=http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/177595051.html?refer=y|newspaper=Star Tribune|date=November 7, 2012}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, 2012

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = John Kline (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 193,587

| percentage = 54.0

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Mike Obermueller

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 164,338

| percentage = 45.9

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 521

| percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 358,446

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Minnesota's 3rd congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3

| previous_year = 2010

| next_election = 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3

| next_year = 2014

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Erik Paulsen, official portrait, 111th Congress (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Erik Paulsen

| party1 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote1 = 222,335

| percentage1 = 58.1%

| image2 = File:3x4.svg

| nominee2 = Brian Barnes

| party2 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote2 = 159,937

| percentage2 = 41.8%

| map_image = MN3 House 2012.svg

| map_size = 200px

| map_caption = Precinct results
Paulsen: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
Barnes: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Erik Paulsen

| before_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| after_election = Erik Paulsen

| after_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

Republican Erik Paulsen, who had represented Minnesota's 3rd congressional district since 2009 sought re-election.

In redistricting, the 3rd district was expanded to include eastern Carver County, while part of the northeastern Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area was moved to the 5th. The district was made more favorable to Republicans.

• Erik Paulsen, incumbent U.S. representative

• John W. Howard III

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Republican primary election

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Erik Paulsen (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 18,672

| percentage = 90.2

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = John W. Howard III

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 2,032

| percentage = 9.8

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 20,704

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

Brian Barnes, an Edina businessman and former Navy Reserve officer{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/10/barnes_to_chall.shtml|title=Barnes to challenge Paulsen|date=October 10, 2011|access-date=October 11, 2011|work=Minnesota Public Radio|first=Tom|last=Scheck}} and Sharon Sund, a Plymouth scientist and small-business owner{{cite web|url=http://minnesotaindependent.com/85673/sharon-sund-to-challenge-erik-paulsen|title=Sharon Sund to challenge Erik Paulsen|date=August 4, 2011|access-date=August 5, 2011|work=The Minnesota Independent|first=Andy|last=Birkey}} sought the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination to challenge Paulsen. In the third district Democratic convention, Barnes won the party endorsement and Sund backed his candidacy.{{cite web|last=Shaw |first=Charley |url=http://politicsinminnesota.com/2012/04/barnes-graves-win-dfl-endorsements-for-congress/ |title=Barnes, Graves win DFL endorsements for Congress |publisher=Politics in Minnesota |date=2012-04-15 |access-date=2014-08-14}} Sund was subsequently elected chair of the Hennepin County Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party.{{cite web|last=Kimball |first=Joe |url=http://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2012/10/dflers-host-jill-biden-minneapolis-fundraising-event |title=DFLers host Jill Biden at Minneapolis fundraising event |date=17 October 2012 |publisher=MinnPost |access-date=2014-08-14}}

• Brian Barnes, businessman and former Navy Reserve officer

• Sharon Sund, Plymouth scientist and small-business owner

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Democratic primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Brian Barnes

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 11,786

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 11,786

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Erik Paulsen (R)

|list =

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families
• National Right to Life Committee
• NRA Political Victory Fund
• United States Chamber of Commerce

}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Brian Barnes (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Education Minnesota
• National Education Association
• Service Employees International Union
• United Steelworkers

Organizations

• National Organization for Women{{cite web |title=2012 NOW PACs Endorsements: All Federal Races |url=http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html |access-date=13 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110041606/http://www.nowpacs.org/2012/federal.html |archive-date=10 November 2012}}
• Stonewall Democrats

}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, 2012

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Erik Paulsen (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 222,335

| percentage = 58.1

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Brian Barnes

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 159,937

| percentage = 41.8

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 433

| percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 382,705

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{Election box end}}

Paulsen received 58% of the vote, defeating Barnes, who received 42%.{{cite news|last=Mitchell|first=Corey|title=6 of state's U.S. House incumbents sure to keep seats|url=http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/177543801.html?source=error|newspaper=Star Tribune|date=November 7, 2012}}{{cite web|author=Erik Paulsen wins re-election in 3rd Congressional District |url=http://abcnewspapers.com/2012/11/06/erik-paulsen-wins-re-election-in-3rd-congressional-district/ |title=Erik Paulsen wins re-election in 3rd Congressional District |publisher=ABC Newspapers |date=2012-11-06 |access-date=2014-08-14}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Minnesota's 4th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4

| previous_year = 2010

| next_election = 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4

| next_year = 2014

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Betty McCollum, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Betty McCollum

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 216,685

| percentage1 = 62.3%

| image2 = File:Tony Hernandez (cropped).png

| nominee2 = Tony Hernandez

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 109,659

| percentage2 = 31.5%

| image3 = File:Steve Carlson (2012) (cropped).jpg

| nominee3 = Steve Carlson

| party3 = Independence Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote3 = 21,135

| percentage3 = 6.1%

| map_image = MN4 House 2012.svg

| map_size = 230px

| map_caption = Precinct results
McCollum: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}}
Hernandez: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#ae8bb1|50%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Betty McCollum

| before_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| after_election = Betty McCollum

| after_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

}}

Democrat Betty McCollum, who had represented Minnesota's 4th congressional district since 2001, sought re-election. In redistricting, the 4th district was made slightly more favorable to Republicans, but continues to strongly favor Democrats.

The home of Republican U.S. Representative Michele Bachmann, who had represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2007, was drawn into the 4th district in redistricting; however, Bachmann sought re-election in the 6th district.

McCollum retained her seat, defeating Hernandez.

• Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. representative

• Diana Longrie, former mayor of Maplewood (2005–2009)
• Brian Stalboerger

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Democratic primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Betty McCollum (incumbent)

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 27,291

| percentage = 84.2

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Diana Longrie

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 3,212

| percentage = 9.9

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Brian Stalboerger

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 1,913

| percentage = 5.9

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 32,416

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Tony Hernandez, businessman and candidate for Senate in 2012{{cite news|url=http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/02/27/2-klobuchar-challengers-leave-gop-contest/|title=2 Klobuchar Challengers Leave GOP Contest|date=February 27, 2012|access-date=March 23, 2012|work=CBS Minnesota|agency=Associated Press}}{{cite web|url=http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/2?id=559|title=MN Election Results|access-date=September 17, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120824132525/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/2?id=559|archive-date=August 24, 2012}}

• Ron Seiford, adjunct business instructor at Globe College

• Dan Flood, retired Navy officer

• Michele Bachmann, incumbent U.S. representative for the 6th district

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Republican primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Tony Hernandez

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 6,876

| percentage = 64.1

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Ron Seiford

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 3,856

| percentage = 35.9

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 10,732

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Steve Carlson

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Independence primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Steve Carlson

| party = Independence Party of Minnesota

| votes = 545

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 545

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Betty McCollum (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Education Minnesota
• National Association of Letter Carriers
• National Education Association
• Service Employees International Union
• United Steelworkers

Organizations

• Citizens for Global Solutions{{cite web |title=Citizens for Global Solutions |url=https://votesmart.org/interest-group/1015/national-education-association |access-date=2 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109115129/https://votesmart.org/interest-group/329/citizens-for-global-solutions |archive-date=9 November 2012}}
• Clean Water Action
• Feminist Majority
• Humane Society of the United States{{cite web |title=Humane USA PAC |url=http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac |website=votesmart.org |access-date=2 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121115225324/http://votesmart.org/interest-group/1612/humane-usa-pac |archive-date=15 November 2012}}
• J Street{{cite web |title=JStreetPAC 2012 Endorsees |url=https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates |website=jstreetpac.org |access-date=2 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120723013643/https://donate.jstreetpac.org/candidate/allcandidates |archive-date=23 July 2012}}
• National Organization for Women
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Sierra Club
• Stonewall Democrats

}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Tony Hernandez (R)

|list =

Organizations

• Republican Liberty Caucus{{cite web |title=Candidate Endorsements – 2012 |url=http://www.rlc.org/candidate-endorsements-2012/ |website=www.rlc.org/ |access-date=19 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013175544/http://www.rlc.org/candidate-endorsements-2012/ |archive-date=13 October 2012}}

}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2012

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Betty McCollum (incumbent)

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 216,685

| percentage = 62.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Tony Hernandez

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 109,659

| percentage = 31.5

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Steve Carlson

| party = Independence Party of Minnesota

| votes = 21,135

| percentage = 6.1

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 512

| percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 347,991

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Minnesota's 5th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5

| previous_year = 2010

| next_election = 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5

| next_year = 2014

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Keith Ellison, official portrait, 113th Congress (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Keith Ellison

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 262,102

| percentage1 = 74.5%

| image2 = File:Chris Fields (cropped).png

| nominee2 = Chris Fields

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 88,753

| percentage2 = 25.2%

| map_image = MN5 House 2012.svg

| map_size = 200px

| map_caption = Precinct results
Ellison: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Fields: {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Keith Ellison

| before_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| after_election = Keith Ellison

| after_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

}}

Minnesota's 5th congressional district has been represented by Democrat Keith Ellison since 2007. Gary Boisclair, an anti-abortion activist, and Gregg Iverson unsuccessfully challenged Ellison in the Democratic primary.{{cite web|url=http://minnesotaindependent.com/90485/anti-abortion-activist-campaigns-against-ellison-to-exploit-legal-loophole|title=Anti-abortion activist campaigns against Ellison to exploit legal loophole|date=October 24, 2011|access-date=November 2, 2011|work=The Minnesota Independent|first=Andy|last=Birkey}} In redistricting, the 5th district was expanded to include parts of Brooklyn Center, Edina and Minnetonka, and continued to strongly favor Democrats.

• Keith Ellison, incumbent U.S. representative

• Gary Boisclair, anti-abortion activist
• Gregg A. Iverson

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Democratic primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Keith Ellison (incumbent)

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 30,609

| percentage = 89.6

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Gregg A. Iverson

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 2,143

| percentage = 6.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Gary Boisclair

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 1,397

| percentage = 4.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 34,149

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Chris Fields, retired U.S. Marine{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/09/gop_challenger.shtml|title=GOP challenger ready for Ellison|date=September 7, 2011|access-date=October 11, 2011|work=Minnesota Public Radio|first=Tim|last=Nelson}}{{cite web|url=http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/2?id=560|title=MN Election Results|access-date=September 11, 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120824132530/http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/ENR/Results/CongressionalResults/2?id=560|archive-date=August 24, 2012}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Republican primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Chris Fields

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 5,966

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 5,966

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Keith Ellison (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• Education Minnesota
• National Association of Letter Carriers
• National Education Association

Organizations

• Clean Water Action
• Feminist Majority
• Humane Society of the United States
• J Street
• NARAL Pro-Choice America
• National Organization for Women
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Sierra Club
• Stonewall Democrats{{cite web |title=2012 Congressional Endorsements |url=http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012endorsements |website=stonewalldemocrats.org |access-date=13 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108130911/http://www.stonewalldemocrats.org/2012endorsements |archive-date=8 November 2012}}

}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Chris Fields (R)

|list =

Organizations

• Republican Liberty Caucus

}}

Ellison easily defeated Fields, carrying about 75% of the vote.{{cite news|last=Lee|first=Jessica|title=Ellison grabs 4th term|url=http://www.mndaily.com/2012/11/07/ellison-grabs-4th-term|newspaper=Minnesota Daily|date=November 7, 2012|access-date=November 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111174850/http://www.mndaily.com/2012/11/07/ellison-grabs-4th-term|archive-date=November 11, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Minnesota's 5th congressional district, 2012

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Keith Ellison (incumbent)

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 262,102

| percentage = 74.5

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Chris Fields

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 88,753

| percentage = 25.2

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 1,114

| percentage = 0.3

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 351,969

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Minnesota's 6th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6

| previous_year = 2010

| next_election = 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6

| next_year = 2014

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Bachmann2011 (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Michele Bachmann

| party1 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote1 = 179,240

| percentage1 = 50.5%

| image2 = File:Jim Graves (2012).jpg

| nominee2 = Jim Graves

| party2 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote2 = 174,944

| percentage2 = 49.3%

| map_image = MN6 House 2012.svg

| map_size =

| map_caption = Precinct results
Bachmann: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
Graves: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#d2b1d9|40–50%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Michele Bachmann

| before_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| after_election = Michele Bachmann

| after_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

Michele Bachmann, who had represented Minnesota's 6th congressional district since 2007 and unsuccessfully sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2012,{{cite web|url=http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/michele_bachmann/412216 |title=Michele Bachmann, U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 6th Congressional District |publisher=GovTrack.us |date=2014-08-01 |access-date=2014-08-14}} sought re-election.{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/138040813.html|title=Bachmann to defend her seat in Congress|date=January 25, 2012|access-date=January 25, 2012|work=Star Tribune|first=Kevin|last=Diaz}}

In redistricting, the 6th district was expanded to include Carver County and was made more favorable to Republicans.

Ron Seiford, an adjunct business instructor at Woodbury's Globe College,{{cite web |title=Woodbury Republican seeks to topple Bachman |url=https://www.republicaneagle.com/news/government/woodbury-republican-seeks-to-topple-bachman/article_fda67232-f9e3-5b05-840a-e451172c1514.html |website=republicaneagle.com/ |access-date=1 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301153324/https://www.republicaneagle.com/news/government/woodbury-republican-seeks-to-topple-bachman/article_fda67232-f9e3-5b05-840a-e451172c1514.html |archive-date=1 March 2023 |date=24 February 2012}} and Aubrey Immelman unsuccessfully challenged her in the Republican nomination, though Bachmann won by the lowest margin of any incumbent Republican congressional candidate in 50 years.{{cite web |url=http://www.salon.com/2012/08/16/could_bachmann_lose/ |title=Could Bachmann lose? |work=Salon.com |date=2012-08-16 |access-date=2014-08-14}}{{cite web|url=http://www.swcbulletin.com/event/article/id/20046/group/homepage/|title=St. Paul Park native wants to challenge Bachmann in GOP primary|date=February 20, 2012|access-date=February 22, 2012|work=South Washington County Bulletin|first=Mike|last=Longaecker}}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

• Michele Bachmann, incumbent U.S. representative

• Aubrey Immelman, candidate for this seat in 2008
• Stephen Thompson

• Ron Seiford, adjunct business instructor at Globe College

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Republican primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Michele Bachmann (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 14,569

| percentage = 80.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Stephen Thompson

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 2,322

| percentage = 12.8

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Aubrey Immelman

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 1,242

| percentage = 6.9

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 18,133

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

Jim Graves, a hotel executive,{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/04/10/jim-graves-announces-run-for-congress/|title=Hotel owner Graves announces run for Congress|date=April 10, 2012|access-date=April 11, 2012|work=Minnesota Public Radio|first=Conrad|last=Wilson}} won the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party nomination at the party's convention in April 2012.

• Jim Graves, hotel executive

• Brian McGoldrick, businessman{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/politics/national/143825026.html|title=Second DFL candidate enters race against Bachmann|date=March 22, 2012|access-date=March 23, 2012|work=Star Tribune|first=Jennifer|last=Brooks}}
• Anne Nolan, attorney and business consultant{{cite web|url=http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2012/03/anne_nolan_michele_bachmann_first_dfler_to_run_6th_district.php|title=Anne Nolan, attorney and MBA, first DFLer to announce run against Michele Bachmann|date=March 9, 2012|access-date=March 23, 2012|work=City Pages|first=Aaron|last=Rupar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319023533/http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2012/03/anne_nolan_michele_bachmann_first_dfler_to_run_6th_district.php|archive-date=March 19, 2012|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
• Mike Starr, substitute teacher{{cite web|url=http://www.sctimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2011110210040|title=6th District: Teacher considers run for Congress on DFL ticket|date=October 22, 2011|access-date=October 28, 2011|work=St. Cloud Times|first=Mark|last=Sommerhauser}}{{dead link|date=February 2012}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Democratic primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Jim Graves

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 8,600

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 8,600

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Michele Bachmann (R)

|list =

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families
• Eagle Forum
• Maggie's List{{cite web |title=Maggie's List is pleased to endorse these conservative women candidates |url=http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php |website=maggieslist.org |publisher=Maggie's List |access-date=4 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826034948/http://www.maggieslist.org/our-candidates.php#gpm2_5 |archive-date=26 August 2012}}
• National Right to Life Committee
• NRA Political Victory Fund
• Susan B. Anthony List{{cite web |title=2012 Candidate List |url=http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf |website=sba-list.org |access-date=3 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014134737/http://www.sba-list.org/sites/default/files/content/shared/sbalist_endorsed_candidate_list_updated6.27.12_0.pdf |archive-date=14 October 2012 |date=27 June 2012}}
• United States Chamber of Commerce

}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Jim Graves (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Education Minnesota
• National Association of Letter Carriers
• National Education Association
• Service Employees International Union
• United Steelworkers

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program

}}

• [https://www.c-span.org/video/?309207-1/minnesota-6th-house-district-debate Complete video of debate], November 4, 2012

Bachmann narrowly retained the seat, receiving 4,298 more votes than Graves.{{cite news|last=Diaz|first=Kevin|title=Close call for Bachmann|url=http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/177789861.html?refer=y|newspaper=Star Tribune|date=November 8, 2012}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Minnesota's 6th congressional district, 2012

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Michele Bachmann (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 179,240

| percentage = 50.5

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Jim Graves

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 174,944

| percentage = 49.3

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 969

| percentage = 0.2

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 355,153

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Minnesota's 7th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7

| previous_year = 2010

| next_election = 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7

| next_year = 2014

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Collin Peterson official photo.jpg

| nominee1 = Collin Peterson

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 197,791

| percentage1 = 60.4%

| image2 = File:Lee Byberg (cropped).png

| nominee2 = Lee Byberg

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 114,151

| percentage2 = 34.8%

| map_image = MN7 House 2012.svg

| map_size = 150px

| map_caption = Precinct results
Peterson: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Byberg: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#d2b1d9|40–50%}} {{legend0|#ae8bb1|50%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Collin Peterson

| before_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| after_election = Collin Peterson

| after_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

}}

Democrat Collin Peterson, who had represented Minnesota's 7th congressional district since 1991, sought re-election.{{cite web|url=http://nationaljournal.com/columns/on-the-trail/the-retirement-season-20111116|title=The Retirement Season|date=November 16, 2011|access-date=December 15, 2011|work=National Journal|first=Reid|last=Wilson|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111220113021/http://www.nationaljournal.com/columns/on-the-trail/the-retirement-season-20111116|archive-date=December 20, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}} In redistricting, the 7th district was expanded to include rural counties in southern Minnesota, while cities were moved from the 6th and 8th districts into the 7th.

• Collin Peterson, incumbent U.S. representative

• Lee Byberg, business executive and nominee for this seat in 2010{{cite web|url=http://www.hutchinsonleader.com/view/full_story/13731400/article-Byberg-throws-hat-in-ring-for-2012|title=Byberg throws hat in ring for 2012|date=March 25, 2011|access-date=October 11, 2011|work=Hutchinson Leader|first=Jorge|last=Sosa}}

• Gretchen Hoffman, state senator{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2012/02/hoffman_announc.shtml|title=Hoffman announces run for Congress in 7th District|date=February 24, 2012|accessdate=February 24, 2012|work=Minnesota Public Radio|first=Tom|last=Scheck}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Collin Peterson (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Education Minnesota
• National Association of Letter Carriers
• National Education Association
• United Steelworkers

Organizations

• NRA Political Victory Fund

}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Lee Byberg (R)

|list =

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families
• Republican Liberty Caucus

}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Minnesota's 7th congressional district, 2012

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Collin C. Peterson (incumbent)

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 197,791

| percentage = 60.4

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Lee Byberg

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 114,151

| percentage = 34.8

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Adam Steele

| party = Independence Party of Minnesota

| votes = 15,298

| percentage = 4.7

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 336

| percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 327,576

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2012 Minnesota's 8th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

| previous_election = 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8

| previous_year = 2010

| next_election = 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8

| next_year = 2014

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Rick Nolan 115th official photo.jpg

| nominee1 = Rick Nolan

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 191,976

| percentage1 = 54.3%

| image2 = File:Chip Cravaack, official portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg

| nominee2 = Chip Cravaack

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 160,520

| percentage2 = 45.4%

| map_image = MN8 House 2012.svg

| map_size =

| map_caption = Precinct results
Nolan: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Cravaack: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#d2b1d9|40–50%}} {{legend0|#ae8bb1|50%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Chip Cravaack

| before_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| after_election = Rick Nolan

| after_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

}}

Republican Chip Cravaack, who was first elected to represent Minnesota's 8th congressional district in 2010, sought re-election.

In redistricting, the 8th district was not significantly changed and remained competitive.

Cravaack was endorsed by the Mesabi Daily News in Virginia and the Duluth News Tribune.{{cite web |last=Kimball|first=Joe|title=Duluth Paper Again Endorses Cravaack in 8th District Congressional Race |publisher=MinnPost |date=October 22, 2012 |url=http://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2012/10/duluth-paper-again-endorses-cravaack-8th-district-congressional-race}} On November 6, he lost his seat to former Democratic congressman Rick Nolan, 54% to 45%.

• Chip Cravaack, incumbent U.S. representative

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Republican primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Chip Cravaack (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 20,471

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 20,471

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Richard Nolan, former U.S. representative from Minnesota's 6th congressional district (1975–1981){{cite web|url=http://minnesotaindependent.com/84386/former-u-s-rep-rick-nolan-enters-8th-district-race|title=Former U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan enters 8th District race|date=July 13, 2011|access-date=July 15, 2011|work=The Minnesota Independent|first=Jon|last=Collins}}

• Jeff Anderson, former Duluth city councilor (2007–2011){{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43169622/ns/local_news-duluth_mn/t/jeff-anderson-challenge-cravaack/|title=City Councillor Jeff Anderson Announces Congressional Campaign|date=May 25, 2011|access-date=June 5, 2011|publisher=msnbc.com|first=Zach|last=Schneider}}{{dead link|date=August 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
• Tarryl Clark, former state senator from senate district 15 (2006–2011) and nominee for the 6th district in 2010{{cite web|url=http://www.minnpost.com/derekwallbank/2011/05/08/28102/tarryl_clark_says_shell_run_for_congress_again_this_time_against_chip_cravaack|title=Tarryl Clark says she'll run for Congress again, this time against Chip Cravaack|date=May 8, 2011|access-date=June 5, 2011|work=MinnPost.com|first=Derek|last=Wallbank|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110619053740/http://www.minnpost.com/derekwallbank/2011/05/08/28102/tarryl_clark_says_shell_run_for_congress_again_this_time_against_chip_cravaack|archive-date=June 19, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}

• Daniel Fanning, former deputy state director for Senator Al Franken{{cite web|url=http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/211049/group/homepage/|title=Fanning running for 8th District seat|date=October 4, 2011|access-date=October 5, 2011|publisher=Duluth News Tribune|first=Peter|last=Passi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007085115/http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/211049/group/homepage/|archive-date=October 7, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}{{cite web|url=http://www.minnpost.com/political-agenda/2012/01/fanning-drops-out-8th-district-race-many-cravaack-challengers-remain|title=Fanning drops out of 8th District race, but many Cravaack challengers remain|date=January 5, 2012|access-date=March 23, 2012|work=MinnPost.com|first=Joe|last=Kimball}}

• Tom Bakk, state senate minority leader{{cite web|url=http://www.fox21online.com/news/fox-21-exclusive-reinert-not-running-congress|title=FOX 21 EXCLUSIVE: Reinert Not Running for Congress|date=February 24, 2011|access-date=June 5, 2011|publisher=Fox 21 News|first=Nick|last=LaFave|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110228054450/http://www.fox21online.com/news/fox-21-exclusive-reinert-not-running-congress|archive-date=February 28, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}{{cite web|url=http://www.echopress.com/event/article/id/87466/group/News/|title=Capitol Chatter: Bakk rejects requests for congressional run|date=August 29, 2011|access-date=August 31, 2011|work=Echo Press|first=Don|last=Davis|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130210135842/http://www.echopress.com/event/article/id/87466/group/News/|archive-date=February 10, 2013|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
• Carly Melin, State representative{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/128874968.html|title=Melin: "Open mind" on congressional run|date=September 1, 2011|access-date=September 8, 2011|work=Star Tribune|first=Rachel E.|last=Stassen-Berger}}{{cite web|url=http://minnesotaindependent.com/88310/melin-and-reinert-endorse-jeff-anderson-for-cd-8|title=Melin and Reinert endorse Jeff Anderson to take on Cravaack in 8th Congressional District|date=September 21, 2011|access-date=September 23, 2011|work=The Minnesota Independent|first=Jon|last=Collins}}
• Don Ness, mayor of Duluth
• Roger Reinert, state senator
• Tom Rukavina, state representative
• Tony Sertich, former state house majority leader
• Yvonne Prettner Solon, incumbent lieutenant governor{{cite web|url=http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/polinaut/archive/2011/04/emilys_list_tar.shtml|title=EMILY's List targets Cravaack|date=April 5, 2011|access-date=June 5, 2011|publisher=Minnesota Public Radio|first=Brett|last=Neely}}

Nolan was victorious in a February 2012 caucus, receiving 1,537 votes to Anderson's 1,008 and Clark's 408. 269 uncommitted votes were cast.

Delegates to a convention held in May 2012 could endorse one candidate, but candidates who did not receive the party's endorsement were nonetheless able to run in the August 2012 primary.{{cite web|url=http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/222337/|title=Congressional candidate Rick Nolan wins big in Minnesota caucus poll|date=February 8, 2012|access-date=February 9, 2012|work=Duluth News Tribune|first=John|last=Myers}}{{Dead link|date=April 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Tarryl Clark

|list =

Labor unions

• United Steelworkers

Organizations

• EMILY's List{{cite web |title=Minnesota: Current EMILY's List Candidates |url=http://emilyslist.org/what/races/minnesota/ |website=emilyslist.org |access-date=8 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517011254/http://emilyslist.org/what/races/minnesota/ |archive-date=17 May 2012}}
• Feminist Majority
• National Organization for Women

}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Democratic primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Richard Nolan

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 20,840

| percentage = 38.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Tarryl L. Clark

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 17,554

| percentage = 32.2

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Jeff Anderson

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 16,035

| percentage = 29.5

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 54,429

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Chip Cravaack (R)

|list =

Organizations

• Campaign for Working Families
• Gun Owners of America{{cite web |title=Endorsements |url=http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements |website=goapvf.org |access-date=2 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208084314/http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements |archive-date=8 December 2012}}
• National Republican Congressional Committee "Patriot" Program
• National Right to Life Committee
• NRA Political Victory Fund
• United States Chamber of Commerce

}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Rick Nolan (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Education Minnesota
• National Association of Letter Carriers
• National Education Association
• Service Employees International Union

Organizations

• Council for a Livable World{{cite web |title=Meet the Candidates |url=http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ |website=livableworld.org |access-date=1 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115015450/http://livableworld.org/support/meet_candidates/ |archive-date=15 January 2013}}
• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Progressive Change Campaign Committee{{cite web |title=Candidates |url=http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ |website=boldprogressives.org |access-date=4 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130424124339/http://boldprogressives.org/category/campaigns/candidates/ |archive-date=24 April 2013}}

}}

• [https://www.c-span.org/video/?308708-1/minnesota-8th-congressional-district-debate Complete video of debate], October 12, 2012

Nolan triumphed over Cravaack, receiving 54% of the vote.{{cite news|title=Nolan wins; Bachmann survives toughest race|url=http://www.nujournal.com/page/content.detail/id/263980/Nolan-wins--Bachmann-survives-toughest-race.html?isap=1&nav=5031|newspaper=The Journal|date=November 8, 2012}}

{{Election box begin no change

|title = Minnesota's 8th congressional district, 2012

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Rick Nolan

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 191,976

| percentage = 54.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Chip Cravaack (incumbent)

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 160,520

| percentage = 45.4

}}

{{Election box write-in with party link no change

| votes = 1,167

| percentage = 0.3

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 353,663

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box gain with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

| loser = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{reflist|30em}}

• [http://www.sos.state.mn.us/home/index.asp?page=4 Elections & voting] from the Minnesota Secretary of State
• [http://candidates.sos.state.mn.us/CandidateFilingResults.aspx?county=0&municipality=0&schooldistrict=0&hospitaldistrict=0&level=1&party=0&federal=True&judicial=False&executive=True&senate=True&representative=True&title=&office=0&candidateid=0 Official candidate list]
• [http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=1705 2012 elections results]
• [http://candidates.sos.state.mn.us/ 2012 Candidate filings]
• [http://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Minnesota,_2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota, 2012] at Ballotpedia
• [http://www.ourcampaigns.com/ContainerDetail.html?ContainerID=23 Minnesota U.S. House] from OurCampaigns.com
• [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/election.php?state=MN&cycle=2012 Campaign contributions for Minnesota congressional races] from OpenSecrets
• [http://reporting.sunlightfoundation.com/outside-spending/state/MN Outside spending] at the Sunlight Foundation
• [http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2012/campaign/ Campaign 2012] at Minnesota Public Radio News

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