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U.S. House Minnesota District 1

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: August 11, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.55 · ConservativeGovernment administrator

The incumbent congressman, Finstad has agricultural background and prior experience as a state director with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.

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DWithdrewBusiness owner

Andy Smith is a Democratic candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives District 25B in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

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UnaffiliatedFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Hans Tinsley ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateTeacher

Jake Johnson is a teacher running for this office for the first time for U.S. House Minnesota District 1. Jake Johnson supports education and healthcare.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Johnny Akzam ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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IndependentFirst-time candidateWithdrewCourtesy Clerk

Logan Wajer ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Mark Schroepfer ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Matt Benda ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Michael Hastings ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewFarmer, solar developer

Ralph Kaehler ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewAttorney

Rich Wright ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Richard Painter ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.55 · ConservativeAdvancedGovernment administrator

The incumbent congressman, Finstad has agricultural background and prior experience as a state director with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and executive director of the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Alex Eaton is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Gregory Goetzman is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedTeacher

Jake Johnson is a teacher running for this office for the first time for U.S. House Minnesota District 1. Jake Johnson supports education and healthcare.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateBusiness Management

Oliver Morlan is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 1 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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