Matt Little Wins Minnesota's 2nd District House Seat
Democrat Matt Little was projected to defeat Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt to succeed retiring Rep. Angie Craig.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
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Democrat Matt Little was projected to win Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District over Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt, according to Decision Desk HQ. Little led 59.8 percent to 40.2 percent with 69 percent of the vote reported.
Why it matters
The open seat was created when Rep. Angie Craig, who lost the Democratic Senate primary to Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, chose not to seek re-election to the House. The district has steadily shifted left in recent elections, and Little's win keeps it in Democratic hands.
With 69 percent of the vote reported, Little led Pratt 59.8 percent to 40.2 percent. Decision Desk HQ had given Little a 96 percent chance of winning before Election Day, and the final margin depends on the remaining ballots being counted.
The players
Matt Little
Former Minnesota state senator and Lakeville mayor who is a Democrat seeking the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Eric Pratt
Four-term Republican Minnesota state senator who ran for the 2nd Congressional District seat.
Angie Craig
Minnesota Democratic congresswoman who is retiring from the House after losing the Democratic Senate primary to Peggy Flanagan.
Peggy Flanagan
Minnesota Lieutenant Governor who won the Democratic Senate primary over Angie Craig.
Decision Desk HQ
Election results organization that projected Little's victory based on partial vote reporting.
The details
Little, a former state senator and Lakeville mayor, ran on a progressive platform calling for Medicare for All, changes to federal immigration enforcement, and a moratorium on new data centers. Pratt, a four-term Republican state senator, emphasized lowering healthcare costs, cutting government waste, and leaving data center decisions to local officials.
Timeline
October 2026: Little and Pratt sparred during a debate over health, President Trump's foreign policy, and their legislative records.
November 3, 2026, 11:05 p.m. EST: The vote count showed Little leading with 69 percent of the vote reported.
Political Context
The 2nd District has steadily shifted left in recent elections, and Little's campaign leaned into progressive positions such as Medicare for All and a moratorium on new data centers. Pratt's campaign countered with a focus on healthcare costs and leaving data center decisions to local officials.
Minnesota's 2nd District voters now have a representative-elect who campaigned on Medicare for All and limits on data centers. The final result will be confirmed as remaining ballots are counted.
The takeaway
The open seat in Minnesota's 2nd District reflects a district that has moved steadily left, and the outcome will shape how the state's House delegation votes on healthcare and immigration. Voters should watch for the certified count as the final margin takes shape.
Further reading
For more on how the state's contests are decided, see Elections coverage across Minnesota.
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