Minnesota Congressional Districts 2026
Minnesota has 8 congressional seats in the US House of Representatives. Most competitive: MN-1 (SE MN, R lean), MN-2 (Twin Cities south, D lean), MN-3 (Plymouth/Minnetonka, R lean).
Minnesota House Districts Overview
| District | Rating | Region / Key Area | 2024 Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| MN-1 | Republican lean | SE Minnesota/Rochester | R+8 |
| MN-2 | Democratic lean | Twin Cities south suburbs/Burnsville | D+3 |
| MN-3 | Republican lean | Twin Cities west suburbs/Plymouth | R+4 |
| MN-5 | Democratic | Minneapolis/inner suburbs | D+30 |
| MN-4 | Democratic | St. Paul | D+25 |
District Analysis
Minnesota has 8 congressional seats and a divided government led to a court-drawn map in 2022. MN-1 in southeast Minnesota (Rochester, Mankato) leans Republican. MN-2 in the Twin Cities southern suburbs is competitive. MN-3 in the western suburbs leans Republican but trends toward Democrats.
2026 Race Outlook
Most competitive districts in Minnesota for 2026: MN-1 (SE MN, R lean), MN-2 (Twin Cities south, D lean), MN-3 (Plymouth/Minnetonka, R lean).
The 2026 midterm election will be held on November 3, 2026. Primary elections in Minnesota are typically held in the spring or summer of 2026. Candidates begin filing in late 2025 or early 2026, depending on Minnesota election law.