Primary
Democratic Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Johnson ✓ | 47,165 | 81.7% | |
| Alex Eaton | 10,597 | 18.4% |
Republican Primary
Held August 11, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Finstad ✓ | 50,524 | 89.0% | |
| Gregory A. Goetzman | 3,358 | 5.9% | |
| Oliver R. Morlan | 2,911 | 5.1% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Brad Finstad Nominee Incumbent
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Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 MN-01 House race competitive?
It is not considered a top-tier battleground: the expert consensus rates it Likely R, meaning Republicans are clearly favored but an upset is not impossible.
When is the 2026 MN-01 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of every scientific public poll of the race from the last 30 days — we do not exclude pollsters. Each race page lists the individual polls behind the average with pollster, field dates, sample size, and margin of error. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Independent Expenditures Updated 3 hours ago
Top Spenders
- TAKEACTION MN FEDERAL FUND Dem-aligned $10,315
- MINNESOTA DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR PARTY Dem-aligned $807
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