| Minnesota's 1st congressional district | |||
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Interactive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023 | |||
| Representative |
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| Area | 13,322[1] sq mi (34,500 km2) | ||
| Distribution |
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| Population (2022) | 714,126[3] | ||
| Median household income | $73,826[4] | ||
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| Cook PVI | R+7[5] | ||
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Minnesota's 1st congressional district extends across southern Minnesota from the border with South Dakota to the border with Wisconsin. It is a primarily rural district built on a strong history of agriculture, though this is changing rapidly due to strong population growth in the Rochester combined statistical area. The district is also home to several of Minnesota's major mid-sized cities, including Rochester, Mankato, Winona, Austin, Owatonna, Albert Lea, Red Wing, New Ulm, Worthington, and Lake City. It is represented by Republican Brad Finstad.
From early statehood until after the 2000 census, the district covered only southeastern Minnesota. During the 20th century, it was generally considered solidly Republican, but it became more of a swing district in the late 20th to early 21st century. In 2004, John Kerry received 47% of the vote in the district. In 2006, Republican Representative Gil Gutknecht lost to Democrat Tim Walz. In March 2017, Walz announced that he would not run for reelection to Congress, and instead would run for governor of Minnesota. On paper, the district leans Republican, with a CPVI of R+7, but some recent elections have been among the closest in the nation, won by less than a single percentage point in both 2016 and 2018.[5] In the 2022 general election, Republican Brad Finstad defeated the Democratic nominee by 11.5 points. His margin of victory was the largest of any candidate in the district since 2012 and the best showing for a Republican since 2004.
Election results from statewide races
List of members representing the district
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Recent election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gil Gutknecht (Incumbent) | 163,532 | 61 | - | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Steve Andreasen | 92,149 | 35 | - | |
| Green | Gregory Mikkelson | 9,954 | 4 | - | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Gil Gutknecht (Incumbent) | 193,132 | 60 | -1 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Leigh Pomeroy | 115,088 | 35 | - | |
| Independence | Gregory Mikkelson | 15,569 | 5 | - | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tim Walz | 141,622 | 53 | - | |
| Republican | Gil Gutknecht (Incumbent) | 126,487 | 47 | -13 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tim Walz (Incumbent) | 207,748 | 62.5 | +9.5 | |
| Republican | Brian J. Davis | 109,446 | 32.9 | - | |
| Independence | Gregory Mikkelson | 14,903 | 4.5 | - | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tim Walz (Incumbent) | 122,390 | 49.4 | -13.1 | |
| Republican | Randy Demmer | 109,261 | 44.1 | +11.2 | |
| Independence | Steven Wilson | 13,243 | 5.3 | +0.8 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tim Walz (Incumbent) | 193,211 | 57.5 | +8.1 | |
| Republican | Allen Quist | 142,164 | 42.3 | -1.8 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tim Walz (Incumbent) | 122,851 | 54.2 | -3.3 | |
| Republican | Jim Hagedorn | 103,536 | 45.7 | +3.4 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic (DFL) | Tim Walz (Incumbent) | 169,076 | 50.4 | -3.8 | |
| Republican | Jim Hagedorn | 166,527 | 49.6 | +3.9 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Hagedorn | 146,202 | 50.1 | +0.5 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Dan Feehan | 144,891 | 49.7 | -0.7 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Jim Hagedorn (incumbent) | 179,234 | 48.6 | -1.5 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Dan Feehan | 167,890 | 45.5 | -4.2 | |
| Grassroots—LC | Bill Rood | 21,448 | 5.8 | N/A | |
| Write-in | 284 | 0.1 | N/A | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Brad Finstad | 59,788 | 50.7 | +2.1 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jeff Ettinger | 55,155 | 46.8 | +1.3 | |
| Legal Marijuana Now | Richard Reisdorf | 1,536 | 1.3 | N/A | |
| Grassroots—LC | Haroun McClellan | 865 | 0.7 | -5.1 | |
| Write-in | 535 | 0.5 | +0.4 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Brad Finstad (incumbent) | 159,621 | 53.8 | +3.1 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jeff Ettinger | 125,457 | 42.3 | -4.5 | |
| Legal Marijuana Now | Richard Reisdorf | 6,389 | 2.1 | +0.8 | |
| Grassroots—LC | Brian Abrahamson | 4,943 | 1.7 | +1.0 | |
| Write-in | 137 | 0.1 | N/A | ||
See also
References
- ↑ "Minnesota congressional districts by urban and rural population and land area" (PDF). US Census Bureau. 2000. Retrieved April 2, 2007.
- ↑ Geography, US Census Bureau. "Congressional Districts Relationship Files (state-based)". www.census.gov.
This article incorporates public domain material from this U.S government document. - ↑ Bureau, Center for New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census. "My Congressional District". www.census.gov.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "My Congressional District: Congressional District 1 (118th Congress), Minnesota". United States Census Bureau.
- 1 2 "2022 Cook PVI: District Map and List". Cook Political Report. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ↑ "Results for All Congressional Districts". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved November 25, 2020.