2026 Elections · Minnesota

Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Minnesota congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Matt Little (Democratic) and Eric Pratt (Republican).

  • Matt LittleDemocratic✓ Verified
    $1.5M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Eric PrattRepublican✓ Verified
    $730K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMatt LittleDemocraticEric PrattRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Little supports an economy with affordable prices, accessible opportunities, and fair tax policies that benefit working people, small businesses, and family farms.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Little says affordability, fighting corruption, and guaranteeing health care as a right are his top priorities.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Pratt supports lowering costs, supporting small businesses, and restoring economic stability to help working families afford everyday expenses.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Pratt says families are struggling with the cost of living and that government should stop making life more expensive.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Matt Little supports an economy with affordable prices, accessible opportunities, and fair tax policies that benefit working people, small businesses, and family farms 1. He prioritizes affordability, fighting corruption, and guaranteeing health care as a right 2. Eric Pratt supports lowering costs, supporting small businesses, and restoring economic stability to help working families afford everyday expenses 3. He believes families are struggling with the cost of living and that government should stop making life more expensive 4.
Healthcare

Little supports Medicare for All to guarantee affordable healthcare for everyone and expanding Medicare and Medicaid’s ability to negotiate drug prices.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Pratt supports healthcare reforms that lower costs and increase competition without replacing private insurance with a government-run system.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Matt Little supports Medicare for All to guarantee affordable healthcare for everyone and expanding Medicare and Medicaid’s ability to negotiate drug prices 1. Eric Pratt supports healthcare reforms that lower costs and increase competition without replacing private insurance with a government-run system 2.
Immigration

Little fights to remove ICE from Minnesota due to their callous indifference to the value of all lives regardless of immigration status.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Little opposes what he calls unconstitutional ICE conduct in Minnesota, citing officers acting without warrants.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Pratt says America can secure its border and enforce immigration law while still being compassionate and orderly.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Matt Little fights to remove ICE from Minnesota because he believes they show callous indifference to the value of all lives regardless of immigration status 1. He also opposes what he calls unconstitutional ICE conduct in Minnesota, citing officers acting without warrants 2. Eric Pratt says America can secure its border and enforce immigration law while still being compassionate and orderly 3.
Public Safety & Crime

Little supports safe neighborhoods by backing individuals who keep communities safe with proper training, resources, and accountability.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Pratt supports law enforcement, first responders, and fair enforcement of laws to keep families safe and communities secure.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Matt Little supports safe neighborhoods by backing individuals who keep communities safe with proper training, resources, and accountability 1. Eric Pratt supports law enforcement, first responders, and fair enforcement of laws to keep families safe and communities secure 2.
Abortion

Little champions women’s reproductive freedom, ensuring accessible and affordable healthcare so every woman can exercise her rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Little advocates raising corporate taxes and taxes on the highest earners while eliminating loopholes to finance tax breaks for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Pratt supports cracking down on fraud, abuse, and exploitation of government programs to protect taxpayers and ensure help reaches those in need.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Matt Little advocates raising corporate taxes and taxes on the highest earners while eliminating loopholes to finance tax breaks for working families 1. Eric Pratt supports cracking down on fraud, abuse, and exploitation of government programs to protect taxpayers and ensure help reaches those in need 2.
Energy & Environment

Little supports a moratorium on data centers to protect Minnesota’s aquifers and farmland from exploitation by Big Tech.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Little champions an end to violence and war in Israel and Palestine to build a peaceful and prosperous future for the region.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Matt Little supports an economy with affordable prices, accessible opportunities, and fair tax policies that benefit working people, small businesses, and family farms. He prioritizes affordability, fighting corruption, and guaranteeing health care as a right. Eric Pratt supports lowering costs, supporting small businesses, and restoring economic stability to help working families afford everyday expenses. He believes families are struggling with the cost of living and that government should stop making life more expensive.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Matt Little supports Medicare for All to guarantee affordable healthcare for everyone and expanding Medicare and Medicaid’s ability to negotiate drug prices. Eric Pratt supports healthcare reforms that lower costs and increase competition without replacing private insurance with a government-run system.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Matt Little fights to remove ICE from Minnesota because he believes they show callous indifference to the value of all lives regardless of immigration status. He also opposes what he calls unconstitutional ICE conduct in Minnesota, citing officers acting without warrants. Eric Pratt says America can secure its border and enforce immigration law while still being compassionate and orderly.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Matt Little supports safe neighborhoods by backing individuals who keep communities safe with proper training, resources, and accountability. Eric Pratt supports law enforcement, first responders, and fair enforcement of laws to keep families safe and communities secure.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Matt Little advocates raising corporate taxes and taxes on the highest earners while eliminating loopholes to finance tax breaks for working families. Eric Pratt supports cracking down on fraud, abuse, and exploitation of government programs to protect taxpayers and ensure help reaches those in need.