2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1

Results of the 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota by district:

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Minnesota's 1st congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

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

| previous_year = 2014

| next_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1

| next_year = 2018

| image_size = x150px

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

| nominee1 = Tim Walz

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 169,074

| percentage1 = 50.3%

| image2 = File:Jim Hagedorn at the Minnesota State Fair 2018-08-25 - cropped.jpg

| nominee2 = Jim Hagedorn

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 166,526

| percentage2 = 49.6%

| map_image = {{switcher |320px
Walz: {{legend0|#8da9e2|50–60%}}
Hagedorn: {{legend0|#ed8783|50–60%}} {{legend0|#e55651|60–70%}} | County results |300px
Walz: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}}
Hagedorn: {{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}}| Precinct results |default=1}}

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| 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

}}

{{see also|Minnesota's 1st congressional district}}

Incumbent Democrat Tim Walz, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+1.

• Tim Walz, incumbent U.S. Representative

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| title=Democratic primary results

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Tim Walz (incumbent)

|votes = 13,538

|percentage = 100.0

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{{Election box total no change

|votes = 13,538

|percentage = 100.0

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• Jim Hagedorn, blogger, candidate for this seat in 2010 and nominee in 2014

• Steve Williams

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| title=Republican primary results{{cite news|url=http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/99

|title=August 9, 2016 Primary Election Unofficial Results |date=August 9, 2016 |access-date=November 20, 2016 |publisher=Minnesota Secretary of State }}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Jim Hagedorn

|votes = 10,851

|percentage = 76.5

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Steve Williams

|votes = 3,330

|percentage = 23.5

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{{Election box total no change

|votes = 14,181

|percentage = 100.0

}}

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{{Endorsements box

|title = Tim Walz (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO{{cite web |title=2016 POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS |url=http://www.mnaflcio.org/updates/2016-political-endorsements |website=mnaflcio.org |publisher=MN AFL-CIO |access-date=15 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161008114520/http://www.mnaflcio.org/updates/2016-political-endorsements |archive-date=8 October 2016 |date=4 October 2016}}
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees{{cite web |title=AFSCME Endorsed Candidates |url=http://afscmemn.org/vote |website=afscmemn.org/ |publisher=AFSCME |access-date=15 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161223141626/http://afscmemn.org/vote |archive-date=23 December 2016}}
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers{{cite web |title=2016 ELECTION |url=http://smw10.org/Politics |website=smw10.org/ |publisher=SMART |access-date=15 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030144833/http://smw10.org/Politics |archive-date=30 October 2016}}

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| title=Minnesota's 1st congressional district, 2016{{cite news|url=http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/100 |title=November 8, 2016 General Election Unofficial Results |date=November 8, 2016 |access-date=November 20, 2016 |publisher=Minnesota Secretary of State }}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Tim Walz (incumbent)

|votes = 169,074

|percentage = 50.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Jim Hagedorn

|votes = 166,526

|percentage = 49.6

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

|votes = 277

|percentage = 0.1

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{{Election box total no change

|votes = 335,877

|percentage = 100.0

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{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

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{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

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

| previous_year = 2014

| next_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

| next_year = 2018

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Jason Lewis, official portrait, 115th congress (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Jason Lewis

| party1 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote1 = 173,970

| percentage1 = 46.9%

| image2 = File:Angie Craig, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg

| nominee2 = Angie Craig

| party2 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote2 = 167,315

| percentage2 = 45.2%

| image3 = File:3x4.svg

| nominee3 = Paula Overby

| party3 = Independence Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote3 = 28,869

| percentage3 = 7.8%

| map_image =

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| map2_image = MN2 House 2016.svg

| map2_size = 300px

| map2_caption = Precinct results
Lewis: {{legend0|#FFC8CD|30–40%}} {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}}
Craig: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Tie: {{legend0|#d2b1d9|40–50%}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = John Kline

| before_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| after_election = Jason Lewis

| after_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{see also|Minnesota's 2nd congressional district}}

Incumbent Republican John Kline, who had represented the district since 2003, announced that he would not seek re-election.{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/rep-john-kline-will-not-seek-re-election/324108281/|title=Rep. John Kline says he won't seek re-election in 2nd District - StarTribune.com|work=Star Tribune|access-date=September 3, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150903222131/http://www.startribune.com/rep-john-kline-will-not-seek-re-election/324108281/|archive-date=September 3, 2015|url-status=live}} He was re-elected with 56% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+2.

• Jason Lewis, political commentator, former talk radio host, and nominee for Colorado's 2nd district in 1990{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/12/mr-right-jason-lewis-running-second-district/|title="Mr. Right" Jason Lewis is running for the Second District|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Stassen-Berger|first=Rachel E.|date=October 12, 2015|access-date=October 12, 2015|archive-date=October 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151013151222/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/12/mr-right-jason-lewis-running-second-district/|url-status=dead}}

• Matthew Erickson, Minnesota spokesperson for Donald Trump{{cite news|last1=Johnson|first1=Tad|url=http://sunthisweek.com/2016/06/10/fourth-candidate-enters-2nd-district-race/|title=Fourth candidate enters 2nd District race|access-date=5 July 2016|publisher=Sun This Week|date=June 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820152546/http://sunthisweek.com/2016/06/10/fourth-candidate-enters-2nd-district-race/|archive-date=August 20, 2016|url-status=dead}}
• John Howe, former state senator, former mayor of Red Wing and candidate for Minnesota Secretary of State in 2014{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/22/howe-runs-for-second-district-as-conservative-but-electable/|title=Howe runs for Second District as 'conservative' but 'electable'|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Montgomery|first=David H.|date=September 22, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-date=September 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926170823/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/22/howe-runs-for-second-district-as-conservative-but-electable/|url-status=dead}}
• Darlene Miller, president and CEO of Permac Industries and member of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2016/01/06/darlene-miller-enters-gop-race-for-second-district-seat/|title=Darlene Miller enters GOP race for Second District seat|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Montgomery|first=David H.|date=January 6, 2016|access-date=January 7, 2016|archive-date=February 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205204958/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2016/01/06/darlene-miller-enters-gop-race-for-second-district-seat/|url-status=dead}}

• David Benson-Staebler, political consultant, former Democratic congressional aide, and real estate agent{{cite news|url=https://www.minnpost.com/party-politics/2015/12/odd-congressional-candidacy-david-benson-staebler|title=The odd congressional candidacy of David Benson-Staebler|work=MinnPost|last=Brucato|first=Cyndy|date=December 2, 2015|access-date=January 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151212074220/https://www.minnpost.com/party-politics/2015/12/odd-congressional-candidacy-david-benson-staebler|archive-date=December 12, 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite news|last1=Montgomery|first1=David|title=David Benson-Staebler drops out of Second District race|url=http://www.twincities.com/2016/02/25/david-benson-staebler-drops-out-of-second-district-race/|access-date=5 July 2016|publisher=Pioneer Press|date=February 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227120243/http://www.twincities.com/2016/02/25/david-benson-staebler-drops-out-of-second-district-race/|archive-date=February 27, 2016|url-status=live}}
• David Gerson, engineer and candidate in 2012 and 2014{{cite web|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2015/01/tea-party-2016-elections-114701.html|title=They're back! The new tea party surge|date=January 31, 2015|access-date=February 1, 2015|work=Politico|author=Alex Isenstadt|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150131072412/http://www.politico.com/story/2015/01/tea-party-2016-elections-114701.html|archive-date=January 31, 2015|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/david-gerson-jumps-on-rep-john-kline-announcement-that-he-s-not-running/324427861/|title=David Gerson jumps on Rep. John Kline announcement that he's not running|work=Star Tribune|last=Coolican|first=J. Patrick|date=September 4, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015}}
• Pam Myhra, former state representative and candidate for lieutenant governor in 2014{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/07/former-lawmaker-lg-candidate-pam-myhra-enters-second-district-race/|title=Former lawmaker, LG candidate Pam Myhra enters Second District race|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Montgomery|first=David H.|date=October 7, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2015|archive-date=October 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009000801/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/07/former-lawmaker-lg-candidate-pam-myhra-enters-second-district-race/|url-status=dead}}

• Tony Albright, state representative{{cite web|url=http://www.swnewsmedia.com/prior_lake_american/news/local/albright-to-seek-re-election-in-house-opts-against-congress/article_e34da76a-59b9-5474-aca3-ff6358f1d96a.html|title=Albright to seek re-election in House, opts against Congress bid|work=Prior Lake American|date=October 12, 2015|access-date=October 13, 2015}}
• Ted Daley, former state senator{{cite web|url=http://atr.rollcall.com/minnesotas-john-kline-will-not-seek-eighth-term/|title=Minnesota's John Kline Will Not Seek Eighth Term (Updated)|work=Roll Call|last1=Pathé|first1=Simone|last2=Cahn|first2=Emily|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015|archive-date=September 19, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919012248/http://atr.rollcall.com/minnesotas-john-kline-will-not-seek-eighth-term/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3938155.shtml|title=Former State Sen. Daley Announces he Won't Run for Congress|work=KSTP-TV|last=Hart|first=Cassie|date=October 16, 2015|access-date=October 17, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304112312/http://kstp.com/article/stories/s3938155.shtml|url-status=dead}}
• Steve Drazkowski, state representative{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/21/state-rep-drazkowski-will-not-run-congress/|title=State Rep. Drazkowski will not run for Congress|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Stassen-Berger|first=Rachel E.|date=September 21, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-date=September 26, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926111339/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/21/state-rep-drazkowski-will-not-run-congress/|url-status=dead}}
• Pat Garofalo, state representative{{cite web|url=http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_28753218/plenty-names-being-circulated-kline-replacements|title=Names being circulated as John Kline replacements|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Salisbury|first=Bill|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905054153/http://www.twincities.com/politics/ci_28753218/plenty-names-being-circulated-kline-replacements|archive-date=September 5, 2015|url-status=live}}
• John Kline, incumbent U.S. Representative
• John Kriesel, former state representative{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mbrodkorb/status/639512559570169856|title=.@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."|work=Twitter|last=Brodkorb|first=Michael|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=October 17, 2015}}
• Mike McFadden, businessman and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2014{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/14/mcfadden-declines-run-minnesotas-second-congressional-district-seat/|title=McFadden declines to run for Minnesota's Second Congressional District seat|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Stassen-Berger|first=Rachel E.|date=September 14, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015|archive-date=September 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925122230/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/14/mcfadden-declines-run-minnesotas-second-congressional-district-seat/|url-status=dead}}
• Mary Pawlenty, former Dakota County District Court Judge and former First Lady of Minnesota{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/15/mary-pawlenty-wont-run-for-second-district-seat/|title=Mary Pawlenty won't run for Second District seat|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Montgomery|first=David H.|date=September 15, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015|archive-date=September 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150918203206/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/15/mary-pawlenty-wont-run-for-second-district-seat/|url-status=dead}}
• Roz Peterson, state representative{{cite news|url=http://www.startribune.com/roz-peterson-dave-thompson-will-not-run-for-congress/326642941/|title=Roz Peterson, Dave Thompson will not run for Congress|work=Star Tribune|last=Brodkorb|first=Michael|date=September 11, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912051109/http://www.startribune.com/roz-peterson-dave-thompson-will-not-run-for-congress/326642941/|archive-date=September 12, 2015|url-status=live}}
• Eric Pratt, state senator{{cite news|url=http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_28819071/second-district-pawlenty-pratt-reject-race-congress|title=Second District: Pawlenty, Pratt reject race for Congress|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Montgomery|first=David|date=September 15, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015}}
• Steve Sviggum, former Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives{{cite news|url=http://postbulletin.typepad.com/political_party/2015/09/sviggum-takes-a-pass-on-congressional-run.html|title=Sviggum Takes A Pass On Congressional Run|work=Post-Bulletin|date=September 11, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925130055/http://postbulletin.typepad.com/political_party/2015/09/sviggum-takes-a-pass-on-congressional-run.html|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}
• Dave Thompson, state senator and candidate for governor in 2014{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/11/state-sen-dave-thompson-says-no-to-second-district-run/|title=State Sen. Dave Thompson says no to Second District run|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Montgomery|first=David H.|date=September 11, 2015|access-date=September 18, 2015|archive-date=September 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150914020143/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/11/state-sen-dave-thompson-says-no-to-second-district-run/|url-status=dead}}

{{Endorsements box

| title = David Gerson (withdrawn)

| list =

Organizations

• Madison Project{{cite news|url=http://madisonproject.com/2015/09/the-madison-project-endorses-david-gerson-for-congress-in-mn-2/|title=The Madison Project Endorses David Gerson For Congress In MN-2|work=Madison Project|date=September 15, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2015|archive-date=September 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091700/http://madisonproject.com/2015/09/the-madison-project-endorses-david-gerson-for-congress-in-mn-2/|url-status=dead}}

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{{Endorsements box

|title = John Howe

|list =

Organizations

• NRA Political Victory Fund{{cite web |author1=David Montgomery |title=John Howe earns NRA endorsement in 2nd District GOP battle |url=https://www.twincities.com/2016/07/15/john-howe-earns-nra-endorsement-in-2nd-district-gop-battle/ |website=twincities.com |publisher=St. Paul Pioneer Press |access-date=14 July 2023 |date=15 July 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160716123707/https://www.twincities.com/2016/07/15/john-howe-earns-nra-endorsement-in-2nd-district-gop-battle/ |archive-date=16 July 2016 |url-status=live |quote=Former state Sen. John Howe has won a key endorsement from the National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund}}

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{{Endorsements box

|title = Jason Lewis

|list =

State legislators

• Steve Drazkowski, state representative
• Dan Hall, state senator
• Dave Thompson, state senator and candidate for governor in 2014{{cite web |author1=David H. Montgomery |title=In Second District, Lewis announces support from GOP lawmakers |url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/11/30/in-second-district-lewis-announces-support-from-gop-lawmakers/ |website=twincities.com |publisher=St. Paul Pioneer Press |access-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151204162625/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/11/30/in-second-district-lewis-announces-support-from-gop-lawmakers/ |archive-date=4 December 2015 |date=30 November 2015}}

Organizations

• Republican Party of Minnesota

Individuals

• Bill Cooper, former chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota

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{{Endorsements box

|title = Darlene Miller

|list =

Organizations

• Maggie's List{{cite web |title=2016 Candidates |url=http://www.maggieslist.org/candidates/2016 |website=maggieslist.org |access-date=5 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725224800/http://www.maggieslist.org/candidates/2016 |archive-date=25 July 2016}}

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| title=Republican primary results

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Jason Lewis

|votes = 11,641

|percentage = 48.9

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Darlene Miller

|votes = 7,305

|percentage = 30.7

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = John Howe

|votes = 3,244

|percentage = 13.6

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Matthew D. Erickson

|votes = 1,612

|percentage = 6.8

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 23,802

|percentage = 100.0

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Democrat Angela Craig, who served as vice president of global human resources for St. Jude Medical, resigned from her position in January 2015 to challenge Lewis.{{cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2015/01/26/st-jude-medical-exec-to-run-for-congress.html|title=St. Jude Medical exec to run for Congress|date=January 26, 2015|work=Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal|access-date=January 28, 2015}} Mary Lawrence, a doctor, also ran as a Democrat,{{cite web|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/03/24/another-democrat-files-2nd-congressional-district/|title=Another Democrat files for 2nd Congressional District|work=TwinCities.com|access-date=September 3, 2015|archive-date=September 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907112200/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/03/24/another-democrat-files-2nd-congressional-district/|url-status=dead}} but dropped out before the primary.

• Angie Craig, former St. Jude Medical executive{{cite news|url=http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_27399243/dfler-and-conservative-say-theyll-go-after-klines|title=DFLer and conservative say they'll go after Kline's seat in 2016|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Belden|first=Doug|date=January 26, 2015|access-date=January 28, 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2015/04/craig-kicks-off-campaign-to-challenge-kline/|title=Craig kicks off campaign to challenge Kline|work=Minnesota Public Radio|last=Scheck|first=Tom|date=April 6, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2015}}

• Roger Kittelson, dairy marketing specialist, nominee for WI-06 in 2008 and candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives in 1982 and 2014{{cite web |url=http://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2015/11/kittelson-joins-dfl-field-in-minnesotas-2nd-district/|title=Kittelson joins DFL field in Minnesota's 2nd District|work=Minnesota Public Radio|last=Pugmire|first=Tim|date=November 17, 2015|access-date=November 24, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://theuptake.org/2016/01/05/craigs-remaining-dfl-opponent-expected-to-end-campaign-on-wednesday/|title=Craig's Remaining DFL Opponent Ends Campaign|work=The UpTake|last=McIntee|first=Michael|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 7, 2016|archive-date=January 7, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107114809/http://theuptake.org/2016/01/05/craigs-remaining-dfl-opponent-expected-to-end-campaign-on-wednesday/|url-status=dead}}
• Mary Lawrence, ophthalmologist{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/03/24/another-democrat-files-2nd-congressional-district/|title=Another Democrat files for 2nd Congressional District|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Stassen-Berger|first=Rachel E.|date=March 24, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2015|archive-date=September 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150907112200/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/03/24/another-democrat-files-2nd-congressional-district/|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2015/04/lawrence-announces-bid-to-unseat-kline/|title=Ophthalmologist announces bid to unseat Kline|work=Minnesota Public Radio|last=Neely|first=Brett|date=April 9, 2015|access-date=September 15, 2015}}{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2016/01/05/mary-lawrence-drops-out-of-second-district-race/|title=Mary Lawrence drops out of Second District race|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Montgomery|first=David H.|date=January 5, 2016|access-date=January 7, 2016|archive-date=February 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222213049/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2016/01/05/mary-lawrence-drops-out-of-second-district-race/|url-status=dead}}

• Joe Atkins, state representative{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/01/atkins-like-many-passes-second-district-run-congress/|title=Atkins, like many before him, passes on a Second District Congressional run|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Stassen-Berger|first=Rachel E.|date=October 1, 2015|access-date=October 1, 2015|archive-date=October 4, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151004032758/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/10/01/atkins-like-many-passes-second-district-run-congress/|url-status=dead}}
• Rick Hansen, state representative{{cite news|url=http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/20/dfl-state-rep-rick-hansen-opts-second-district-run/|title=DFL state Rep. Rick Hansen opts against a Second District run|work=St. Paul Pioneer Press|last=Stassen-Berger|first=Rachel E.|date=September 20, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-date=September 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925200006/http://blogs.twincities.com/politics/2015/09/20/dfl-state-rep-rick-hansen-opts-second-district-run/|url-status=dead}}
• Mike Obermueller, former state representative and nominee in 2012 and 2014

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|candidate = Angie Craig

|votes = 15,155

|percentage = 100.0

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|percentage = 100.0

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• Paula Overby, quality assurance analyst and nominee for this seat in 2014

Commentators wrote that the election was "likely to be one of the most-watched congressional races in the country," (MinnPost{{cite news|last1=Brodey|first1=Sam|title=It's Jason Lewis vs. Angie Craig in what's likely to be one of the most-watched congressional races in the country|url=https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2016/08/its-jason-lewis-vs-angie-craig-what-s-likely-be-one-most-watched-congression|access-date=22 August 2016|agency=Minn Post|date=10 August 2016}}), "expected to be one of the most competitive in the country", according to Roll Call newspaper,{{cite news|last1=Pathé|first1=Simone|title=Controversial Former Talk Radio Host Wins GOP Primary in Minnesota Battleground|url=http://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/controversial-former-talk-radio-host-wins-gop-nod-minnesota-battleground|access-date=22 August 2016|agency=Roll Call|date=9 August 2016}} and "seen as a prime target for Democrats to flip" according to The Atlantic.{{cite journal|last1=COTTLE|first1=MICHELLE|title=Meet Minnesota's Mini-Trump|journal=The Atlantic|date=12 August 2016|url=https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/08/meet-minnesotas-mini-trump/495641/|access-date=22 August 2016}}

Area left-wing weekly City Pages described the campaign as resembling the 2016 presidential campaign, calling Lewis "an entrepreneur and media personality, whose blunt rhetoric is refreshingly honest to some, simply offensive to others", and describing Craig as "a tough female leader with moderate positions, ties to big business, and a penchant for pantsuits".{{cite news|last1=Whitely|first1=Maxine|title=Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District race looks an awful lot like the presidential fight|url=http://www.citypages.com/news/minnesotas-2nd-congressional-district-race-looks-an-awful-lot-like-the-presidential-fight-8323919|access-date=23 August 2016|agency=City Pages|date=June 2, 2016 }}

In May 2016, the Rothenberg and Gonzales Political Report changed its rating of the race from "pure tossup" to "tossup/tilt Democratic,"{{cite news|last1=Black |first1=Eric |title=Rothenberg Report gives edge to DFLer Angie Craig for Kline seat|url=https://www.minnpost.com/eric-black-ink/2016/05/rothenberg-report-gives-edge-dfler-angie-craig-kline-seat|access-date=23 August 2016|date=19 May 2016}} with political analyst Nathan Gonzales writing that Craig "is probably to the left of the district in her ideology, but she has a good story to tell, is raising considerable money (she had $1.3 million in the bank at the end of March) and is solid as a candidate." Other political prognosticators rated the race "Republican Toss-up" (Charlie Cook), and "pure" toss-up (Larry Sabato's "Crystal Ball"), according to MinnPost.

{{Endorsements box

|title = Jason Lewis (R)

|list =

State legislators

• Steve Drazkowski, state representative
• Dan Hall, state senator
• Dave Thompson, state senator and candidate for governor in 2014

Organizations

• National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program{{cite web |title=Young Gun candidates |url=http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ |website=gopyoungguns.com |access-date=5 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029120623/http://www.gopyoungguns.com/ |archive-date=29 October 2016}}
• Republican Party of Minnesota

Individuals

• Bill Cooper, former chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{Endorsements box

| title = Angie Craig (D)

| list =

U.S. Senators

• Al Franken, U.S. Senator (D-MN)

U.S. Representatives

• Keith Ellison, U.S. Representative (MN-05)
• Jared Polis, U.S. Representative (CO-02){{cite news|url=http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-first-endorsement-members-congress|title=Angie Craig Announces First Endorsement From Members Of Congress|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=June 29, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091636/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-first-endorsement-members-congress|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}
• Mark Takano, U.S. Representative (CA-41)
• Tim Walz, U.S. Representative (MN-01)

State legislators

• Jim Carlson, state senator
• Greg Clausen, state senator{{cite news|url=http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-new-round-endorsements|title=Angie Craig Announces New Round Of Endorsements|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=June 10, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091624/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-new-round-endorsements|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}
• Scott Dibble, state senator{{cite news|url=http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsements-minnesota-legislators|title=Angie Craig Announces Endorsements From Minnesota Legislators|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=May 11, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091648/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsements-minnesota-legislators|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}
• Laurie Halverson, state representative
• Sandra Masin, state representative
• Will Morgan, former state representative
• Erin Murphy, state representative
• Sandy Pappas, President of the Minnesota Senate
• Mike Obermueller, former state representative and nominee in 2012 and 2014
• Dan Schoen, state representative
• Katie Sieben, state senator{{cite news|url=http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/sen-katie-sieben-rep-dan-schoen-endorse-angie-craig-congress|title=Sen. Katie Sieben, Rep. Dan Schoen Endorse Angie Craig For Congress|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=June 24, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091601/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/sen-katie-sieben-rep-dan-schoen-endorse-angie-craig-congress|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers
• International Brotherhood of Teamsters
• International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82{{cite news|url=http://angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsement-iupat-district-council-82|title=Angie Craig Announces Endorsement Of IUPAT District Council 82|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=September 28, 2015|access-date=October 7, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312045950/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsement-iupat-district-council-82|archive-date=March 12, 2016|url-status=dead}}
• United Steelworkers{{cite news|url=http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/united-steelworkers-endorse-angie-craig-congress|title=United Steelworkers Endorse Angie Craig For Congress|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=September 3, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091613/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/united-steelworkers-endorse-angie-craig-congress|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program{{cite web |title=DCCC 2016 Red to Blue Races |url=https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 |website=actblue.com |publisher=DCCC |access-date=5 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008000646/https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/2016dcccredtoblue?amount=25&refcode=red2blue16 |archive-date=8 October 2020}}
• EMILY's List{{cite web |title=U.S. HOUSE CANDIDATES |url=http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house |website=emilyslist.org/ |access-date=3 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161012054633/http://www.emilyslist.org/candidates/gallery/house |archive-date=12 October 2016}}
• Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund{{cite news|url=http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-victory-fund-dfl-officers%E2%80%99-endorsements|title=Angie Craig Announces Victory Fund, DFL Officers' Endorsements|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=April 28, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091536/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-victory-fund-dfl-officers%E2%80%99-endorsements|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}
• Human Rights Campaign
• NARAL Pro-Choice America{{cite web |title=NARAL ENDORSES THREE DEFENDERS OF CHOICE FOR CONGRESS |url=http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/media/press-releases/2016/pr03252016_craigjayapalflores.htmlmp&link_id=30 |website=prochoiceamerica.org |publisher=NARAL Pro-Choice America |access-date=4 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160331023458/http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/media/press-releases/2016/pr03252016_craigjayapalflores.html |archive-date=31 March 2016 |date=25 March 2016}}
• Stonewall DFL Caucus{{cite news|url=http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsements-stonewall-caucus-local-officials|title=Angie Craig Announces Endorsements From Stonewall Caucus, Local Officials|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=June 3, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091548/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-endorsements-stonewall-caucus-local-officials|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}
• WomenWinning{{cite news|url=http://blogs.mprnews.org/capitol-view/2015/09/womenwinning-backs-angie-craig-for-congress/|title=WomenWinning backs Angie Craig for Congress|work=Minnesota Public Radio|last=Scheck|first=Tom|date=September 24, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015}}

Local officials

• Ann Counihan, South St. Paul School Board member{{cite news|url=http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-new-endorsements-local-elected-officials|title=Angie Craig Announces New Endorsements From Local Elected Officials|work=Angie Craig for Congress|date=August 17, 2015|access-date=September 24, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091524/http://www.angiecraig.com/updates/angie-craig-announces-new-endorsements-local-elected-officials|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=dead}}
• Mike Engel, Mayor of Kenyon
• Debbie Goettel, Mayor of Richfield
• Matt Klein, ISD 197 School Board member

}}

• [https://www.c-span.org/video/?417669-1/minnesota-2nd-congressional-district-debate Complete video of debate], October 30, 2016

Lewis ended up defeating Craig by several thousand votes.election.http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/100?officeinelectionid=10735&districtid=557

{{Election box begin no change

| title = Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, 2016

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Jason Lewis

| party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| votes = 173,970

| percentage = 46.9

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Angie Craig

| party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| votes = 167,315

| percentage = 45.2

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| candidate = Paula Overby

| party = Independence Party of Minnesota

| votes = 28,869

| percentage = 7.8

}}

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

| votes = 360

| percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

| votes = 370,514

| percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Minnesota's 3rd congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

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

| previous_year = 2014

| next_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3

| next_year = 2018

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Erik Paulsen official photo (cropped 2).jpg

| nominee1 = Erik Paulsen

| party1 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote1 = 223,077

| percentage1 = 56.7%

| image2 = File:Terri Bonoff (26838163476) (cropped).jpg

| nominee2 = Terri Bonoff

| party2 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote2 = 169,243

| percentage2 = 43.0%

| map_image =

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| map2_image = MN3 House 2016.svg

| map2_size = 300px

| map2_caption = Precinct results
Paulsen: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}}
Bonoff: {{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

}}

{{see also|Minnesota's 3rd congressional district}}

Incumbent Republican Erik Paulsen, who had represented the district since 2009, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+2.

• Erik Paulsen, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Terri Bonoff, state senator{{cite web |last1=Bakst |first1=Brian |title=State Sen. Bonoff challenges Paulsen for Congress |url=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2016/04/16/state-sen-bonoff-challenges-paulsen-for-congress |publisher=KNOW-FM |access-date=6 December 2023 |date=16 April 2023}}

• Jon Tollefson, former U.S. diplomat, lobbyist for the Minnesota Nurses Association and candidate for state representative in 2014{{cite web |author1=Simone Pathé |title=Democratic Recruit Challenges Minnesota's Erik Paulsen |url=http://atr.rollcall.com/democratic-recruit-challenges-minnesotas-erik-paulsen/ |website=rollcall.com |publisher=Roll Call |access-date=14 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129103825/http://atr.rollcall.com/democratic-recruit-challenges-minnesotas-erik-paulsen/ |archive-date=29 January 2016 |date=28 January 2016}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Terri Bonoff (D)

|list =

U.S. Presidents

• Barack Obama, President of the United States{{cite web |title=Terri Bonoff Gets Rare Endorsement From President Obama |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/terr-bonoff-obama/ |publisher=WCCO-TV |access-date=6 December 2023 |date=19 October 2023}}

Labor unions

• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

Organizations

• Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program
• EMILY's List

}}

• [https://www.c-span.org/video/?417670-1/minnesota-3rd-congressional-district-debate Complete video of debate], October 30, 2016

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Minnesota's 3rd congressional district, 2016

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Erik Paulsen (incumbent)

|votes = 223,077

|percentage = 56.7

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Terri Bonoff

|votes = 169,243

|percentage = 43.0

}}

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

|votes = 1,144

|percentage = 0.3

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 393,464

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Minnesota's 4th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

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

| previous_year = 2014

| next_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4

| next_year = 2018

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Betty McCollum official photo (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Betty McCollum

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 203,299

| percentage1 = 57.8%

| image2 = File:Greg Ryan (2018 MNGOP State Fair Forum) (cropped).png

| nominee2 = Greg Ryan

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 121,032

| percentage2 = 34.4%

| image3 = File:3x4.svg

| nominee3 = Susan Pendergast Sindt

| party3 = Legal Marijuana Now Party

| popular_vote3 = 27,152

| percentage3 = 7.7%

| map_image =

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| map2_image = MN4 House 2016.svg

| map2_size = 300px

| map2_caption = Precinct results
McCollum: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}}
Ryan: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}}
{{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

}}

{{see also|Minnesota's 4th congressional district}}

Incumbent Democrat Betty McCollum, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+11.

• Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Steve Carlson

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Democratic primary election

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Betty McCollum (incumbent)

|votes = 33,336

|percentage = 94.0

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Steve Carlson

|votes = 2,128

|percentage = 6.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 35,464

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Greg Ryan, businessman

• Gene Rechtzigel
• Nikolay Nikolayevich Bey

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Republican primary results

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Greg Ryan

|votes = 5,618

|percentage = 82.0

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Gene Rechtzigel

|votes = 845

|percentage = 12.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Nikolay Nikolayevich Bey

|votes = 390

|percentage = 5.7

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 6,853

|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
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2016

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Betty McCollum (incumbent)

|votes = 203,299

|percentage = 57.8

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Greg Ryan

|votes = 121,032

|percentage = 34.4

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Legal Marijuana Now Party

|candidate = Susan Pendergast Sindt

|votes = 27,152

|percentage = 7.7

}}

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

|votes = 461

|percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 351,944

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Minnesota's 5th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

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

| previous_year = 2014

| next_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5

| next_year = 2018

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Keith Ellison portrait (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Keith Ellison

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 249,964

| percentage1 = 69.1%

| image2 = File:3x4.svg

| nominee2 = Frank Nelson Drake

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 80,660

| percentage2 = 22.3%

| image3 = File:3x4.svg

| nominee3 = Dennis Schuller

| party3 = Legal Marijuana Now Party

| popular_vote3 = 30,759

| percentage3 = 8.5%

| map_image = MN5 House 2016.svg

| map_size = 400px

| map_caption = Precinct results
Ellison: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Drake: {{legend0|#FFB2B2|40–50%}} {{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

}}

{{see also|Minnesota's 5th congressional district}}

Incumbent Democrat Keith Ellison, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+71.

• Keith Ellison, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Lee Bauer
• Gregg Iverson, perennial candidate

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Democratic primary results

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Keith Ellison (incumbent)

|votes = 40,380

|percentage = 91.7

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Gregg Iverson

|votes = 1,887

|percentage = 4.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Lee Bauer

|votes = 1,757

|percentage = 4.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 44,024

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Frank Nelson Drake, real estate investor

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Republican primary results

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Frank Nelson Drake

|votes = 4,177

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 4,177

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Dennis Schuller

{{Endorsements box

|title = Keith Ellison (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Minnesota's 5th congressional district, 2016

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Keith Ellison (incumbent)

|votes = 249,964

|percentage = 69.1

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Frank Nelson Drake

|votes = 80,660

|percentage = 22.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Legal Marijuana Now Party

|candidate = Dennis Schuller

|votes = 30,759

|percentage = 8.5

}}

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

|votes = 499

|percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 361,875

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Minnesota's 6th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

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

| previous_year = 2014

| next_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6

| next_year = 2018

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Tom Emmer Congressional Photo 2 (cropped).jpg

| nominee1 = Tom Emmer

| party1 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote1 = 235,380

| percentage1 = 65.6%

| image2 = File:3x4.svg

| nominee2 = David Snyder

| party2 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote2 = 123,008

| percentage2 = 34.3%

| map_image =

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| map2_image = MN6 House 2016.svg

| map2_size = 300px

| map2_caption = Precinct results
Emmer: {{legend0|#E27F7F|50–60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60–70%}} {{legend0|#D72F30|70–80%}} {{legend0|#C21B18|80–90%}} {{legend0|#A80000|>90%}}
Snyder: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
{{legend0|#808080|No votes}}

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Tom Emmer

| before_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

| after_election = Tom Emmer

| after_party = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{see also|Minnesota's 6th congressional district}}

Incumbent Republican Tom Emmer, who had represented the district since 2015, ran for re-election. He was elected with 56% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+10.

• Tom Emmer, incumbent U.S. Representative

• A.J. Kern
• Patrick Munro

{{Endorsements box

|title = Tom Emmer

|list =

Organizations

• NRA Political Victory Fund

}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Republican primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Tom Emmer (incumbent)

|votes = 13,590

|percentage = 68.7

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = A. J. Kern

|votes = 5,219

|percentage = 26.4

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Patrick Munro

|votes = 962

|percentage = 4.9

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 19,771

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• David Snyder, Army veteran

• Judy Evelyn Adams
• Bob Helland, business process analyst and Independence nominee for secretary of state in 2014

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Democratic primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = David Snyder

|votes = 4,402

|percentage = 46.0

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Judy Evelyn Adams

|votes = 3,569

|percentage = 37.3

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Bob Helland

|votes = 1,595

|percentage = 16.7

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 9,566

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = David Snyder (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Minnesota's 6th congressional district election, 2016

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Tom Emmer (incumbent)

|votes = 235,380

|percentage = 65.6

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = David Snyder

|votes = 123,008

|percentage = 34.3

}}

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

|votes = 536

|percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 358,924

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Republican Party of Minnesota

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Minnesota's 7th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

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

| previous_year = 2014

| next_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7

| next_year = 2018

| image_size = x150px

| image1 = File:Collin Peterson official photo.jpg

| nominee1 = Collin Peterson

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 173,589

| percentage1 = 52.5%

| image2 = File:Dave Hughes (2018 MNGOP Convention) (cropped).png

| nominee2 = David Hughes

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 156,952

| percentage2 = 47.4%

| map_image = {{switcher |150px
Peterson: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#416fcdff|70-80%}}
Hughes: {{legend0|#e27f7f|50-60%}} {{legend0|#e55751|60–70%}} | County results |150px
Peterson: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Hughes: {{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}}| Precinct results |default=1}}

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| 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

}}

{{see also|Minnesota's 7th congressional district}}

Incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson, who had represented the district since 1991, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 54% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of R+6.

• Collin Peterson, incumbent U.S. Representative

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Democratic primary results

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Collin Peterson (incumbent)

|votes = 16,253

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 16,253

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

• Dave Hughes, U.S. Air Force veteran

• Amanda Lynn Hinson, entrepreneur, writer, and former pastor

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Republican primary results

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Dave Hughes

|votes = 8,769

|percentage = 59.0

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Amanda Lynn Hinson

|votes = 6,104

|percentage = 41.0

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 14,873

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Endorsements box

|title = Collin Peterson (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

}}

{{Election box begin no change

| title=Minnesota's 7th congressional district, 2016

}}

{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Collin Peterson (incumbent)

|votes = 173,589

|percentage = 52.5

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Dave Hughes

|votes = 156,952

|percentage = 47.4

}}

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

|votes = 307

|percentage = 0.1

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 330,848

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{Infobox election

| election_name = 2016 Minnesota's 8th congressional district election

| country = Minnesota

| flag_year = 1983

| type = presidential

| ongoing = no

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

| previous_year = 2014

| next_election = 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8

| next_year = 2018

| image_size = x150px

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

| nominee1 = Rick Nolan

| party1 = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| popular_vote1 = 179,098

| percentage1 = 50.2%

| image2 = File:3x4.svg

| nominee2 = Stewart Mills

| party2 = Republican Party of Minnesota

| popular_vote2 = 177,089

| percentage2 = 49.6%

| map_image = {{switcher |280px

Nolan: {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}}

Mills: {{legend0|#e27f7f|50-60%}} {{legend0|#d75d5d|60-70%}} | County results |325px
Nolan: {{legend0|#A5B0FF|40–50%}} {{legend0|#7996e2|50–60%}} {{legend0|#6674de|60–70%}} {{legend0|#584cde|70–80%}} {{legend0|#3933e5|80–90%}} {{legend0|#0D0596|>90%}}
Mills: {{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}}| Precinct results |default=1}}

| map_size =

| map_caption =

| title = U.S. Representative

| before_election = Rick Nolan

| before_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

| after_election = Rick Nolan

| after_party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

}}

{{see also|Minnesota's 8th congressional district}}

Incumbent Democrat Rick Nolan, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 49% of the vote in 2014. The district had a PVI of D+1.

• Rick Nolan, incumbent U.S. Representative

• Stewart Mills III, Mills Fleet Farm executive and nominee for this seat in 2014

{{Endorsements box

|title = Rick Nolan (D)

|list =

Labor unions

• AFL-CIO
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers

}}

{{Endorsements box

| title = Stewart Mills (R)

| list =

Organizations

• Minnesota Farm Bureau{{cite web|url=http://www.ifallsjournal.com/news/local/minnesota-farm-bureau-endorses-mills/article_3ac2b7bd-1a73-584b-a493-9fe3f02b85b7.html|title=Minnesota Farm Bureau endorses Mills|work=ifallsjournal.com|date=September 24, 2016}}
• National Federation of Independent Business{{cite web|url=http://www.virginiamn.com/news/local/mills-lands-small-business-endorsement/article_a9bd178a-5b77-11e6-af49-2f6688d79616.html|title=MILLS LANDS SMALL BUSINESS ENDORSEMENT|publisher=Mesabi Daily News|date=August 5, 2016}}
• National Republican Congressional Committee "Young Guns" Program

Newspapers

• ECM Newspapers{{cite web|url=http://unioneagle.com/2016/10/14/ecm-editorial-on-the-issues-mills-shines-in-the-8th/|title=ECM Editorial: On the issues, Mills shines in the 8th|publisher=Princeton Union-Eagle|date=October 14, 2016}}
• St. Paul Pioneer Press{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/editorials/ct-us-house-endorse-dold-schneider-edit-1010-md-20161007-story.html|title=Editorial: First day of Tribune endorsements for U.S. House seats in Illinois|publisher=Chicago Tribune|date=October 7, 2016}}

}}

Though Nolan's margin of victory (2,009 votes) was too large to trigger a publicly funded automatic recount, Mills, as of late November 2016, said that he planned to request and pay for a hand recount of all votes cast in the eighth district, as is his right under law. Mills planned to cover the cost of the recount—just over $100,000— himself. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota had not seen a recount in a race for the House of Representatives since 2000, when election day totals in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district fell within the half percentage point threshold, thus triggering a state-funded recount. It is not known if Mills's request for a privately funded recount has precedent in Minnesota's electoral history, at least as it pertains to elections for the House of Representatives.{{cite news |last=Condon |first=Patrick |date=November 28, 2016 |title=GOP's Mills to seek recount after narrowly losing northeastern Minnesota congressional race |url=http://www.startribune.com/gop-s-mills-to-seek-recount-after-narrowly-losing-northeastern-minnesota-congressional-race/403480196/|newspaper=Star Tribune |access-date=November 28, 2016 }}

{{Election box begin no change | title=Minnesota's 8th congressional district, 2016

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

|party = Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party

|candidate = Rick Nolan (incumbent)

|votes = 179,098

|percentage = 50.2

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link no change

|party = Republican Party of Minnesota

|candidate = Stewart Mills

|votes = 177,089

|percentage = 49.6

}}

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

|votes = 792

|percentage = 0.2

}}

{{Election box total no change

|votes = 356,979

|percentage = 100.0

}}

{{Election box hold with party link no change

| winner = Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party

}}

{{Election box end}}

{{reflist|30em}}

• [http://ballotpedia.org/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Minnesota,_2016 U.S. House elections in Minnesota, 2016] at Ballotpedia
• [http://www.opensecrets.org/races/election.php?state=MN&cycle=2016 Campaign contributions] at OpenSecrets

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