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Minnesota ballot

U.S. House Minnesota District 8

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

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.38 · Conservative

The incumbent U.S. House representative from Minnesota District 8, Stauber previously served as a police officer and on local councils. He emphasizes protecting the Second Amendment, supporting restrictions on abortion, and advocating for veterans' care and affordable healthcare.

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Bob Helland ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Chad McKenna ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Cyle Cramer ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Emanuel Anastos ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Ernest Oppegaard-Peltier ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Gaylene Spolarich ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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John-Paul McBride ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Marjorie Holmstrom-Sabo ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Soren Christian Sorensen ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Theresa Lastovich ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Trina Swanson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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Wendell Smith ran for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.38 · ConservativeAdvanced

The incumbent U.S. House representative from Minnesota District 8, Stauber previously served as a police officer and on local councils. He emphasizes protecting the Second Amendment, supporting restrictions on abortion, and advocating for veterans' care and affordable healthcare.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateFarmer

Anthony Hamilton is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAuthor

John Munter is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSmall businessman

Luke Gulbranson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvanced

Trina Swanson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Minnesota District 8 in the 2026 general election. This is their first run for office.

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