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Minnesota · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Pete Stauber Republican · Incumbent Republican Pete Stauber seeks a fifth term representing Minnesota's 8th Congressional District in the November 2026 election. Full profile → Trina Swanson Democratic-Farmer-Labor DFL challenger Trina Swanson, immigration attorney and ex-USCIS director, runs against incumbent Pete Stauber in MN-08 Full profile →

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IssuePete Stauber
Republican
Trina Swanson
Democratic-Farmer-Labor
Economy & jobsSupports tax relief, domestic energy, and pro-growth spending cuts Supports antitrust enforcement, new industry investment, and union jobs
Housingno sourced position Acknowledges rising housing costs; no specific housing policy proposed
Health careSupports Medicaid work requirements; opposes coverage for undocumented immigrants Supports universal healthcare and lower prescription drug prices
ImmigrationSupports strict border security and reducing benefits for undocumented immigrants Supports border security with expanded legal pathways and dignity
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes abortion; opposes taxpayer funding for abortion Opposes government interference in healthcare decisions
Educationno sourced position Supports federal funding for schools, childcare, and special education
Climate & energySupports deregulation and domestic energy/mining expansion Supports clean energy investment; protects Boundary Waters from mining
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Prioritizes enforcement on violent criminals; backs due process
Taxes & budgetSupports permanent tax cuts and reducing federal spending Opposes corporate tax avoidance; wants to reverse recent tax law
Gunsno sourced position Supports gun controls, closing gun-show loopholes, and red-flag laws
Democracy & electionsCalls for election integrity measures against alleged fraud Believes representatives should serve all constituents
Foreign policy & defenseSupports military buildup; opposes withdrawing from Iran hostilities Supports reducing foreign mineral dependence; no broad defense stance found

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