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Minnesota · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Brad Finstad Republican · Incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad represents Minnesota's 1st District; first elected in 2022 special election, seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Jake Johnson Democratic-Farmer-Labor DFL nominee Jake Johnson, a 20-year math teacher, challenges Republican incumbent Brad Finstad in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueBrad Finstad
Republican
Jake Johnson
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Economy & jobsSupports tax cuts, balanced budgets, and pro-business reforms Opposes tariffs; supports tax cuts for working families over corporate giveaways
Housingno sourced position Supports ending tariffs on building materials; opposes corporate home-buying
Health careno sourced position Supports robust public option; opposes Medicaid cuts in 'Big Beautiful Bill'
ImmigrationSupports border security, stricter enforcement, and H-2A reform Supports border security, deportation of criminal offenders, and expanded pathways
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports defunding abortion providers via H.R. 1 Supports restoring Roe v. Wade protections; received Planned Parenthood endorsement
EducationSupports eliminating the Dept. of Education; local/state control Supports full federal funding of special education; opposes eliminating Dept. of Education
Climate & energySupports domestic energy production; no explicit climate change position Supports moratorium on data centers until key protections are met
Crime & public safetyStrongly supports law enforcement and anti-crime policies Supports fully funding rural police departments and clinics
Taxes & budgetSupports permanent tax cuts and spending restraint Opposes tariffs; supports tax cuts for working families
GunsSupports Second Amendment protections in financial services no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports proof-of-citizenship voting requirements; election integrity focus Supports term limits, campaign finance reform, anti-corruption measures
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong defense funding and a 'Peace Through Strength' posture Opposes Iran War; supports defensive but not offensive arms for Israel

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