Eric
Pratt

1. Economy & jobs Supports pro-growth economy, lower costs, stable taxes and regulations +

2. Housing Supports streamlining federal permitting and expanding building materials supply +

3. Health care Opposes single-payer; supports lowering costs through competition and transparency +

4. Immigration Supports border wall, 'remain in Mexico,' and withholding funds from sanctuary entities +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Opposes abortion; supports legal protection from conception +

6. Education Supports cutting mandates, transparency, accountability, and flexibility in schools +

7. Climate & energy Supports all-of-the-above energy, prioritizing domestic production +

8. Crime & public safety Supports law enforcement and measured immigration enforcement +

9. Taxes & budget Opposes high taxes; supports fiscal restraint and pro-growth policy +

10. Guns Opposed assault weapons and large-capacity magazine restrictions +

11. Foreign policy & defense Cautious on Iran conflict; strong supporter of Israel alliance +

1. Oct 9
   debate

   Pratt and Little debate on MPR News; Pratt calls himself an 'independent voice' who can work across the aisle

   In an MPR News debate, Pratt described himself as an 'independent voice' and said he knows 'how to work across the aisle and how to get things done.' On the Iran conflict, he said he did not want to remain in it 'any longer than we need to' but that Iran must not be allowed to continue its actions. He opposed a national data-center moratorium, saying 'one size fits all rarely fits anyone,' and proposed targeting waste, fraud, and abuse to address health costs.

   ↳ Friction clear as Minnesota congressional hopefuls in 2nd District debate on Politics Friday · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 2
   debate

   Pratt and Little debate on KSTP, clashing on deficit, housing, foreign policy, and Operation Metro Surge

   KSTP hosted a debate between Eric Pratt and Matt Little. Topics included the federal deficit, housing costs, foreign policy, fraud enforcement, and Operation Metro Surge. KSTP's coverage aired October 4.

   ↳ Vote 2026: 2nd Congressional District candidates debate · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 2
   endorsement

   Pratt lists endorsements including MN Police & Peace Officers Association, Farm Bureau, NFIB, and former members of Congress

   A Sun Thisweek candidate questionnaire published October 2 listed Pratt's endorsements, including the Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association, Farm Bureau, National Federation of Independent Business, Minnesota Pipe Trades, and former members of Congress John Kline and Eric Paulsen.

   ↳ Second Congressional District candidate questionnaire · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Sep 27
   debate

   Pratt debates Little on WCCO, says data-center decisions should be local and Congress must weigh in on conflicts

   At a WCCO debate, Pratt argued data-center decisions should be made project by project with local communities. He also said Congress should be more involved in decisions to enter military conflicts. The Star Tribune noted Pratt had said in early September he would not support a war-powers resolution while the U.S. remained in the conflict.

   ↳ Trump looms large in Little-Pratt race for Angie Craig's seat. Here's where the candidates stand · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 16
   news

   Star Tribune profiles the battle for Angie Craig's open seat, examining Pratt and Little as candidates

   The Star Tribune reported on the MN-02 race, noting the seat is open because Rep. Angie Craig is not seeking reelection, and examined both candidates' profiles and the controversy surrounding the Brown resignation.

   ↳ The battle for Angie Craig's seat is about ‘the person as much as the party' · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 13
   poll

   Impact Research poll shows Little leading Pratt 52%–40% among likely voters

   A poll of 500 likely voters by Impact Research found DFL candidate Matt Little at 52% and Republican Eric Pratt at 40%. No newer poll was found in the sources reviewed.

   ↳ MN-02 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Aug 11
   filing

   Pratt advances unopposed in Republican primary, setting up Little vs. Pratt general race

   Eric Pratt won the Republican primary unopposed. Matt Little won the DFL primary, setting up the November 3 general-election matchup for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.

   ↳ MN-2 — US House projection · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• National Federation of Independent Business organization
  Listed as an endorser in the October 2, 2026 candidate questionnaire; no endorsement date given. hometownsource.com
• Eric Paulsen (Former U.S. Representative) official
  Listed as an endorser in a candidate questionnaire published October 2, 2026; no endorsement date given. hometownsource.com
• Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association organization
  Listed as an endorser in the October 2, 2026 candidate questionnaire; no endorsement date given. hometownsource.com
• Minnesota Pipe Trades union
  Listed as an endorser in the October 2, 2026 candidate questionnaire; no endorsement date given. hometownsource.com
• John Kline (Former U.S. Representative) official
  Listed as an endorser in a candidate questionnaire published October 2, 2026; no endorsement date given. hometownsource.com
• Rudy Boschwitz (Former U.S. Senator) official
  Listed as an endorser in a candidate questionnaire published October 2, 2026; no endorsement date given. hometownsource.com
• Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee (MFBF PAC) organization
  Endorsed Pratt for CD-2 in its 2026 federal endorsements. Pratt said he was 'incredibly grateful' for the confidence of the PAC and its members. fbmn.org · Aug 27, 2026
• Jeremy Westby (withdrawn Republican candidate) official
  Endorsed Pratt after withdrawing from the race following the district convention, per MinnPost report. minnpost.com · May 8, 2026
• Pete Stauber (U.S. Representative) official
  Endorsed Pratt along with other Minnesota congressional Republicans. alphanews.org · May 5, 2026
• Michelle Fischbach (U.S. Representative) official
  Endorsed Pratt along with other Minnesota congressional Republicans. alphanews.org · May 5, 2026
• Brad Finstad (U.S. Representative) official
  Endorsed Pratt along with other Minnesota congressional Republicans. alphanews.org · May 5, 2026
• Tom Emmer (U.S. House Majority Whip) official
  Endorsed Pratt along with other Minnesota congressional Republicans. alphanews.org · May 5, 2026
• Minnesota Congressional District 2 Republican Convention official
  Endorsed Pratt as the Republican candidate for U.S. House at the district convention. mncd2republicans.org · May 2, 2026

Raised

$511K

Spent

$257K

Cash on hand

$254K

As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MN02263(opens in a new tab)