Minnesota Voters Pick Congressional District 2 Seat
Democrat Matt Little and Republican Eric Pratt compete for the open House seat as the state elects eight U.S. House members on November 3, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Minnesota voters will elect a new member of the U.S. House for Congressional District 2 on November 3, 2026, as Angie Craig retires from the seat. Eight U.S. House seats in the state are up for election that day.
Why it matters
The open District 2 seat covering the southern Twin Cities metro will change hands or stay with one party, shaping Minnesota's delegation in Congress. Seven other incumbent House members are favored to win reelection, so the outcome of this race will be one of the few real changes on the state's ballot.
Eight U.S. House seats in Minnesota are on the November 3, 2026 ballot, with polling places closing at 8 p.m. The seven incumbents other than the District 2 seat are favored to win, leaving the open race as the main contest to watch.
The players
Angie Craig
Angie Craig is a Minnesota Democrat who represents Congressional District 2 and is retiring after an unsuccessful bid for the DFL U.S. Senate nomination.
Matt Little
Matt Little is a Democrat and former Minnesota state senator who previously served as mayor of Lakeville and is running for Congressional District 2.
Eric Pratt
Eric Pratt is a Republican Minnesota state senator who is running for Congressional District 2.
The details
Congressional District 2 covers the southern Twin Cities metro, and the seat is open because Angie Craig is retiring after an unsuccessful bid for the DFL nomination for U.S. Senate. Democrat Matt Little, a former state senator and former Lakeville mayor, and Republican Eric Pratt, a state senator, are running for the seat.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Minnesota U.S. House elections, including District 2, are held.
November 3, 2026, 8 p.m.: Polling places close.
Season Trajectory
The District 2 race is the one open House seat on Minnesota's 2026 ballot, following a delegation that has been largely set since the 2022 midterms. Whether the seat stays in its current hands will show whether the state's congressional balance shifts or holds steady.
Minnesota voters in the southern Twin Cities metro will choose who represents them in Congress for the next term. Voters across the state will also decide the seven other U.S. House seats on the same ballot.
The takeaway
Voters in Congressional District 2 and across Minnesota should check their polling place and ballot before the 8 p.m. close on November 3, 2026. Confirming registration and the candidates on the ballot in advance helps avoid problems on election day.
What happens next
Polling places close at 8 p.m. on November 3, 2026, and results will be updated approximately every 10 minutes through the evening.
Further reading
Explore more on Elections coverage for Minnesota's November 3, 2026 House races.
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