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2026 Race · Minnesota

U.S. House (District 8)

6 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Minnesota is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 6 candidates are on record: Pete Stauber (Republican), Anthony Hamilton (Republican), Luke Gulbranson (Democratic), John Munter (Democratic), Trina Swanson (Democratic), and Jeremiah Liend (Independent). The seat is currently held by Pete Stauber (Republican), who has served since January 2019, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Anthony Hamilton

Republican

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Luke Gulbranson

Democratic

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John Munter

Democratic

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Trina Swanson

Democratic

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Jeremiah Liend

Independent

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Incumbent's record this term

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Pete Stauber

Republican · Since January 2019

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Natural Resources
  • Small Business
  • Transportation and Infrastructure

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.7882

    To provide for the leasing of certain deposits of minerals located within the City of Carlsbad, New Mexico.

  • HR.8865

    Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026

2026 Minnesota U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Minnesota in 2026?

Pete Stauber (Republican), Anthony Hamilton (Republican), Luke Gulbranson (Democratic), John Munter (Democratic), Trina Swanson (Democratic), and Jeremiah Liend (Independent). Pete Stauber is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Minnesota U.S. House (District 8) 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?

Pete Stauber, a Republican, currently represents Minnesota, serving since January 2019.

What committees does Pete Stauber serve on?

Pete Stauber serves on House Committee on Natural Resources, House Committee on Small Business, and House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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