2026 Elections · Minnesota

Minnesota's 3rd 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.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Kelly Morrison (Democratic) and Tyler Bass (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Kelly Morrison supports lowering costs for health care, housing, and child care while investing in innovation and infrastructure, and she votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 12. Tyler Bass prioritizes American workers by advocating for cutting H-1B visa loopholes and supports securing the border with deportation of all illegal immigrants, fully backing ICE and law enforcement 38.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueKelly MorrisonDemocraticTyler BassRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Morrison supports building an economy that works for everyone by lowering costs for health care, housing, and child care while investing in innovation, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Morrison votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bass prioritizes American workers by advocating for cutting H-1B visa loopholes to put Minnesotans back to work and stop job losses to visa labor and illegal hires.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Kelly Morrison supports building an economy that works for everyone by lowering costs for health care, housing, and child care while investing in innovation, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship 1. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts 2. Tyler Bass prioritizes American workers by advocating for cutting H-1B visa loopholes to put Minnesotans back to work and stop job losses to visa labor and illegal hires 3.
Healthcare

Morrison prioritizes access to affordable, quality health care for all Minnesotans, drawing on her 20 years as a doctor.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Morrison votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bass advocates for health insurance policies that are fully underwritten and reflect individual risk, opposing the current system that spreads costs equally regardless of health.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Kelly Morrison prioritizes access to affordable, quality health care for all Minnesotans, drawing on her 20 years as a doctor 1. She votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills 2. Tyler Bass advocates for health insurance policies that are fully underwritten and reflect individual risk, opposing the current system that spreads costs equally regardless of health 3.
Immigration

Morrison votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bass supports securing the border, deporting every illegal immigrant without exceptions, and fully backing ICE and law enforcement.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Kelly Morrison votes against multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but supports a national emergency resolution 1. Tyler Bass supports securing the border, deporting every illegal immigrant without exceptions, and fully backing ICE and law enforcement 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Morrison votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bass supports gun rights, opposes banning AR-15s or restricting magazine capacity, and will never vote to add new hoops for law-abiding gun owners.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Kelly Morrison votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills 1. Tyler Bass supports gun rights, opposes banning AR-15s or restricting magazine capacity, and will never vote to add new hoops for law-abiding gun owners 2.
Abortion

Morrison is the only pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress and is fiercely committed to protecting reproductive rights and a woman’s ability to make her own health care decisions.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Morrison votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Bass opposes Washington's interference in local tax bills and pledges to fight rising property taxes that burden Minnesotans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Kelly Morrison votes in favor of tax relief and the AGOA extension but against budget resolutions and appropriations acts 1. Tyler Bass opposes Washington's interference in local tax bills and pledges to fight rising property taxes that burden Minnesotans 2.
Energy & Environment

Morrison supports protecting Minnesota’s lakes, rivers, wetlands, air, land, and water for future generations and opposes policies that increase pollution.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Morrison votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Morrison votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 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?

Kelly Morrison supports building an economy that works for everyone by lowering costs for health care, housing, and child care while investing in innovation, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. She votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy purchase acts. Tyler Bass prioritizes American workers by advocating for cutting H-1B visa loopholes to put Minnesotans back to work and stop job losses to visa labor and illegal hires.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Kelly Morrison prioritizes access to affordable, quality health care for all Minnesotans, drawing on her 20 years as a doctor. She votes yea on rural care and patient support acts but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums bills. Tyler Bass advocates for health insurance policies that are fully underwritten and reflect individual risk, opposing the current system that spreads costs equally regardless of health.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Kelly Morrison votes against multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but supports a national emergency resolution. Tyler Bass supports securing the border, deporting every illegal immigrant without exceptions, and fully backing ICE and law enforcement.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Kelly Morrison votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills. Tyler Bass supports gun rights, opposes banning AR-15s or restricting magazine capacity, and will never vote to add new hoops for law-abiding gun owners.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Kelly Morrison votes in favor of tax relief and the AGOA extension but against budget resolutions and appropriations acts. Tyler Bass opposes Washington's interference in local tax bills and pledges to fight rising property taxes that burden Minnesotans.