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Minnesota's 8th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Pete Stauber (Republican) was re-elected in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Trina Swanson 53.0% to 46.9%.
| Representative-elect | Pete Stauber (R), re-elected |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Pete Stauber (R), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | R+7 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Likely R · Trina Swanson 1%, Pete Stauber 99% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Pete Stauber (R) | 53.0% | 190,669 |
| Trina Swanson (D) | 46.9% | 168,427 |
| Write-in | 0.1% | 359 |
99% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.