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D Democratic-Farmer-Labor · U.S. House 2, Minnesota · Nov 3, 2026

Matt
Little

DFL nominee Matt Little runs for Minnesota's open 2nd Congressional District seat in November 2026

Background

Matt Little is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) attorney and former elected official from Lakeville, Minnesota, running for the U.S. House seat in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District in 2026. He was born and raised in Lakeville and currently lives in New Market Township. 3

Little holds a B.A. in political science from the University of Minnesota Morris and a law degree from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Before entering politics, he taught English in Chile for a year. He has run his own law firm since 2015. 31

He was elected to the Lakeville City Council in 2010, became mayor of Lakeville in 2012 (reelected in 2014), and won election to the Minnesota Senate (District 58) in 2016, serving from January 2, 2017, to January 3, 2021. 31

Little won the DFL primary on August 11, 2026, securing the party's nomination for the open seat previously held by Rep. Angie Craig, who chose to run for the U.S. Senate. He faces Republican Eric Pratt in the November 2026 general election. 12136

At a glance

Party
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Minnesota
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Attorney and law firm owner
Website
littleforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    debate
    Little and Pratt hold contentious debate on MPR News Politics Friday

    Little and Pratt debated on MPR's Politics Friday. Little advocated Medicare for All, called for a one-year federal moratorium on data centers, and said he would oppose further funding for the Iran war, stating he would 'leave Iran immediately.' The candidates also disputed their collaboration on insulin-cost legislation.

    Friction clear as Minnesota congressional hopefuls in 2nd District debate on Politics Friday · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 3
    debate
    Little and Pratt debate on KSTP, sparring over healthcare and data centers

    In a debate hosted by KSTP, Little supported Medicare for All, banning prior authorization, and allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices. The candidates also clashed on data centers and healthcare policy.

    Vote 2026: 2nd Congressional District candidates debate · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Sep 28
    news
    Star Tribune reports Little's positions on ICE, data centers, tariffs, and the Iran war

    The Star Tribune reported that Little said he would seek congressional hearings into ICE actions during Operation Metro Surge, supported a one-year pause on data-center development, and opposed Trump administration policies on tariffs, immigration, and the Iran war.

    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)
  4. Sep 25
    endorsement
    Education Minnesota endorses Little for MN-02 congressional seat

    The statewide teachers' union Education Minnesota announced its endorsement of Matt Little for the 2nd Congressional District. The endorsement was approved by the political action committees of both the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association.

    Education Minnesota endorses Little, Swanson for Congress · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 22
    debate
    Little and Pratt participate in Access to Democracy candidate forum for MN-02

    Matt Little and Eric Pratt appeared in a candidate forum for the 2nd Congressional District, recorded and released via Buzzsprout as part of the Access to Democracy series.

    2nd Congressional District (Matt Little & Eric Pratt) · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 16
    endorsement
    Little's primary opponents endorse him; Craig stops short of full endorsement

    The Star Tribune reported that Little's Democratic primary opponents endorsed him for the general election. Rep. Angie Craig said she was supporting Little but stopped short of a full endorsement.

    The battle for Angie Craig's seat is about ‘the person as much as the party' · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 13
    poll
    Impact Research poll shows Little at 52%, Pratt at 40% in MN-02

    An Impact Research poll (n=500) showed Little leading Pratt 52% to 40%. Sponsorship, margin of error, and other methodology details were not provided in the source.

    MN-02 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Aug 11
    news
    Little wins DFL primary, advances to general election

    Matt Little won the DFL primary with approximately 47.2% of the vote (41,792 votes), advancing to the general election against Republican Eric Pratt. The count had not yet been certified as of the source's October 7 update.

    MN-2 — US House projection · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Jun 21
    poll
    Harper Polling survey shows Little at 45%, Pratt at 40% in MN-02

    A Harper Polling survey (n=415) showed Matt Little at 45% and Eric Pratt at 40% in the MN-02 race. Methodology details beyond sample size were not provided in the source.

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

Endorsements

  • Minnesota High School DFL organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Robert Bierman official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Zack Stephenson official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Rick Hansen official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • John Huot official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Greg Clausen official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Pramila Jayapal official
    U.S. representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Maxwell Frost official
    U.S. representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Mike Supina official
    Local or former official; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Kevin Dahle official
    Local or former official; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Janet Williams official
    Local or former official; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Davin Sokup official
    Local or former official; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Sierra Club organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Leaders We Deserve organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • SEIU union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Minnesota 50501 organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • St. Olaf DFL organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Julie Blaha official
    Minnesota state auditor; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • AFL-CIO union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Common Defense organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • LCV Action Fund organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Faith in Minnesota organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Moms Demand Action: Gun Sense Candidate Distinction organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Keith Ellison official
    Minnesota attorney general and former U.S. representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Erin Maye Quade official
    Minnesota state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • María Isa Pérez-Vega official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Mary Frances Clardy official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Matt Norris official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Brad Tabke official
    Minnesota legislator or former legislator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Betty McCollum official
    U.S. representative from Minnesota's 4th District; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Greg Casar official
    U.S. representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Sarah McBride official
    U.S. representative; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • R.T. Rybak official
    Local or former official; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Marla Vagts official
    Local or former official; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Dan Gustafson official
    Local or former official; listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Minnesota State Association of Letter Carriers union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Minnesota State Council of Machinists union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Native Peoples Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Jane Fonda Climate PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Patriotic Millionaires organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Giffords PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE) union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Minnesota DFL Senior Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • DFL Rural Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Clean Water Action organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Friends of the Boundary Waters organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • A New Policy PAC organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Indivisible Shakopee, Prior Lake, Savage organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Our Revolution organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Minnesota Young DFL organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • UMN College Democrats organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • American Demands organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • APWU Minnesota Postal Workers Union union
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Unrig Washington organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • DFL Environmental Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign endorsement page without a date. littleforcongress.com
  • Education Minnesota union
    Education Minnesota announced its endorsement on September 25, 2026. The announcement notes the recommendation was accepted by the political action committees of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. educationminnesota.org · Sep 25, 2026
  • MoveOn organization
    MoveOn endorsed Little for MN-02; candidate page dated September 21, 2026. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE announced its endorsement of Little for the U.S. House on September 18, 2026. afge.org · Sep 18, 2026
  • Congressional Progressive Caucus organization
    Listed on campaign page as 'Congressional Progressive Caucus'; a Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC announcement was reported on June 30, 2026. Date is from the CPC PAC press-release listing. weareprogressives.org · Jun 30, 2026
  • Minnesota DFL (Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party) organization
    Campaign says Little is the 'ONLY' 2nd District candidate endorsed by the party. DFL endorsement won at the party's 2nd District convention on May 9, 2026, per post-primary reporting. minnpost.com · May 9, 2026
  • National Nurses United union
    NNU announced its endorsement of Little for Minnesota's 2nd District. nationalnursesunited.org · Mar 26, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$923K
Spent
$796K
Cash on hand
$128K

As of Jul 22, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MN02230(opens in a new tab)

Sources 20

  1. [1] Endorsements - Matt Little for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Friction clear as Minnesota congressional hopefuls in 2nd District debate on Politics Friday(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] Friction clear as Minnesota congressional hopefuls in 2nd District debate on Politics Friday(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  4. [4] MN-2 — US House projection(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  5. [5] Fighting for Tax Cuts(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Key Issues - Matt Little for Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  7. [7] Vote 2026: 2nd Congressional District candidates debate(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  8. [8] MN-02 House race 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  9. [9] Second Congressional District candidate questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  10. [10] 2026 Election: U.S. House Minnesota's 2nd District(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  11. [11] Trump looms large in Little-Pratt race for Angie Craig's seat. Here's where the candidates stand(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  12. [12] Education Minnesota endorses Little, Swanson for Congress(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  13. [13] 2nd Congressional District (Matt Little & Eric Pratt)(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
  14. [14] Matt Little : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  15. [15] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Minnesota's Peggy ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  16. [16] The battle for Angie Craig's seat is about ‘the person as much as the party'(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  17. [17] Fighting to Regulate AI and Data Centers(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
  18. [18] Matt Little prevails in the 2nd District, expanding progressive wins in Democratic primaries(opens in a new tab) Aug 12, 2026
  19. [19] National Nurses United endorses Matt Little for Minnesota's ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 26, 2026
  20. [20] Press Releases - Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC(opens in a new tab) Jul 5, 2017
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