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Highly competitive 2nd Congressional District in Minnesota features trio of leading DFL candidates
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Cory Knudsen , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 10, 2026
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Key takeaway The seat is currently open as Angie Craig runs for U.
Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is a highly competitive region with various candidates vying for the position. S. Senate.
On the Republican side, Eric Pratt is the sole candidate after others dropped out. The DFL has multiple candidates, with three emerging as frontrunners: Berg, Klein, and Little. Further details about the candidates and the primary election are available from local news sources, including the KSTP app and website, which will provide updates on the election results.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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What is this story about? Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District is a highly competitive region with various candidates vying for the position. The seat is currently open as Angie Craig runs for U.S. Senate. On the Republican…
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