Minnesota District 1
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Brad Finstad Republican since Aug 2022
Brad Finstad 44.3Jake Johnson 45.3
Average of 3 polls, Sep 18 to Oct 14, from VoteHub · how it’s calculated
Newest poll
2 are partisan pollsNewest · Public Policy Polling, field dates Oct 13 to Oct 14, released Oct 21, 588 likely voters, partisan (D), per VoteHubPoll sponsored by House Majority PACPolls updated Oct 31, 4:06 a.m. ET, from VoteHub
- Last election
- Brad Finstad (Republican) won by 17.1 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 5.6 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Polls over time
3 polls, through Election Day Nov 3The thick line is the 7-week average, not a forecast. How it’s calculated. All polls. Polls updated Oct 31, 4:06 a.m. ET, from VoteHub.
The polls in this chart (3)
1 poll released in the last 14 days · latest results range from 43 to 47% (D) and 43 to 46% (R) (newest 3 polls on the chart)
3 of the 3 polls for this race, each with both names, plotted on the field end date.
| Pollster | Field dates | Released | Sample | Johnson | Finstad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | Oct 13 to Oct 14 | Oct 21 | 588 likely voters | 43 | 43 |
| SurveyUSA | Oct 4 to Oct 9 | Oct 13 | 565 likely voters | 46 | 44 |
| GBAO Strategies | Sep 18 to Sep 21 | Sep 25 | 500 likely voters | 47 | 46 |
Side by side
Left column: FinstadRight column: Johnson
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $2.8M
- $3.5M
- Cash on hand
- $604K
- $561K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeFinstadNo published score for Johnson
- Races
- Won 5 of 5
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
- Age on Election Day
- 50
- Not available
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. Finstad: $2,765,870 received, $603,622 cash on hand. Johnson: $3,507,568 received, $561,094 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Jake JohnsonDemocratic
- Brad FinstadIncumbentRepublican
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 5.6 points toward Republicans (Republican by 11.5 in 2022, Republican by 17.1 in 2024).
All Minnesota districts
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (8)
- Minnesota District 1· Brad Finstad (R), Republican by 17.1 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 2· Angie Craig (D), Democratic by 13.4 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 3· Kelly Morrison (D), Democratic by 16.9 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 4· Betty McCollum (D), Democratic by 34.7 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 5· Ilhan Omar (D), Democratic by 49.8 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 6· Tom Emmer (R), Republican by 25.0 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 7· Michelle Fischbach (R), Republican by 41.0 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 8· Pete Stauber (R), Republican by 16.1 points, 2024
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Official results for Minnesota
History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 377,601
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad FinstadWon Republican 220,92958.5% DemocraticRachel Bohman Democratic 156,37541.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2970.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 296,547
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrad FinstadWon Republican 159,62153.8% DemocraticJeff Ettinger Democratic 125,45742.3% OtherRichard B Reisdorf Other 6,3892.2% OtherBrian Abrahamson Other 4,9431.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1370.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 368,856
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HagedornWon Republican 179,23448.6% DemocraticDan Feehan Democratic 167,89045.5% OtherBill Rood Other 21,4485.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2840.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 291,661
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim HagedornWon Republican 146,20050.1% DemocraticDan Feehan Democratic 144,88549.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5760.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 335,873
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J WalzWon Democratic 169,07150.3% RepublicanJim Hagedorn Republican 166,52449.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2780.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 226,695
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J WalzWon Democratic 122,85154.2% RepublicanJim Hagedorn Republican 103,53645.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3080.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 335,880
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J WalzWon Democratic 193,21157.5% RepublicanAllen Quist Republican 142,16442.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5050.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 248,005
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J WalzWon Democratic 122,36549.3% RepublicanRandy Demmer Republican 109,24244.0% OtherSteven Wilson Other 13,2425.3% OtherLars Johnson Other 3,0541.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1020.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 332,400
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J WalzWon Democratic 207,75362.5% RepublicanBrian J Davis Republican 109,45332.9% OtherGregory Mikkelson Other 14,9044.5% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2900.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 268,421
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim WalzWon Democratic 141,55652.7% RepublicanGil Gutknecht Republican 126,48647.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3790.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 324,055
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGil GutknechtWon Republican 193,13259.6% DemocraticLeigh Pomeroy Democratic 115,08835.5% OtherGregory Mikkelson Other 15,5694.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2660.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 265,982
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGil GutknechtWon Republican 163,57061.5% DemocraticSteve Andreasen Democratic 92,16534.7% GreenGreg Mikkelson Green 9,9643.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2830.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 283,221
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGil GutknechtWon Republican 159,83556.4% DemocraticMary Rieder Democratic 117,94641.6% LibertarianRich Osness Libertarian 5,4401.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 239,903
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGil GutknechtWon Republican 131,23354.7% DemocraticTracy L Beckman Democratic 108,42045.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2500.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 261,062
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGil GutknechtWon Republican 137,48652.7% DemocraticMary Rieder Democratic 123,14747.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4290.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 213,218
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGil GutknechtWon Republican 117,61355.2% DemocraticJohn C Hottinger Democratic 95,32844.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2770.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 279,430
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J PennyWon Democratic 206,36973.9% OtherTimothy R Droogsma Other 72,36725.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 6940.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 200,663
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J PennyWon Democratic 156,74978.1% RepublicanDoug Andersen Republican 43,85621.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 580.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 229,813
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J "Tim" PennyWon Democratic 161,11870.1% RepublicanCurt Schrimpf Republican 67,70929.5% OtherCraig Honts Other 9570.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 290.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,877
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J "Tim" PennyWon Democratic 125,11572.4% RepublicanPaul H Grawe Republican 47,75027.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 120.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 245,837
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J "Tim" PennyWon Democratic 140,09557.0% RepublicanKeith Spicer Republican 105,72343.0% OtherOther Other 190.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 213,520
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTimothy J "Tim" PennyWon Democratic 109,25751.2% RepublicanTom Hagedorn Republican 102,29847.9% LibertarianClare H Jarvis Libertarian 1,9650.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 238,380
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArlen ErdahlWon Republican 171,09971.8% DemocraticRussell V Smith Democratic 67,27928.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 195,929
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanArlen ErdahlWon Republican 110,09056.2% DemocraticGerald Sikorski Democratic 83,27142.5% OtherLloyd Duwe Other 2,5401.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 280.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 231,773
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Minnesota District 1, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlbert H QuicWon Republican 158,17768.2% DemocraticRobert C "Bob" Olson Jr Democratic 70,63030.5% OtherLloyd Duwe Other 2,9661.3%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Minnesota District 1.
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, VoteHub polls (CC BY 4.0), FEC, DIME (ODC-BY), Portraits: unitedstates/images (public domain), Photo creditsData as of Oct 30, 2026 (candidate list Oct 28, 2026)