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2026 Race · Minnesota

U.S. House (District 7)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 7) in Minnesota is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Michelle Fischbach (Republican), Steve Carlson (Democratic), and Erik Osberg (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Michelle Fischbach (Republican), who has served since January 2021, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Steve Carlson

Democratic

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Erik Osberg

Democratic

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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Michelle Fischbach

Republican · Since January 2021

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Rules
  • Ways and Means

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1274

    Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.

  • HR.8329

    Form 990 Immigrant Resettlement Schedule Act

2026 Minnesota U.S. House (District 7) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 7) in Minnesota in 2026?

Michelle Fischbach (Republican), Steve Carlson (Democratic), and Erik Osberg (Democratic). Michelle Fischbach is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Minnesota U.S. House (District 7) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Minnesota and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Michelle Fischbach, a Republican, currently represents Minnesota, serving since January 2021.

What committees does Michelle Fischbach serve on?

Michelle Fischbach serves on House Committee on Rules and House Committee on Ways and Means. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.