The 2010 Minnesota U.S. House of Representatives elections took place on November 2, 2010. All eight congressional seats that make up the state's delegation were contested. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected will serve in the 112th United States Congress from January 3, 2011, until January 3, 2013.
The 2010 Minnesota gubernatorial, 2010 Minnesota House elections and 2010 Minnesota Senate elections occurred on the same date, as well as many local elections and ballot initiatives.
The 111th congressional delegation from the U.S. state of Minnesota had five Democratic Farmer Labor Party members (DFLers) and 3 Republicans. All the incumbents ran successfully for re-election, except District 8's Jim Oberstar, who was defeated in his bid for a 19th term. This left Minnesota with an even number of Democratic and Republican representatives.
Match-up summary
Overview
By district
Results of the 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota by district:
District 1
Democrat Tim Walz ran for re-election, challenged by Republican nominee Randy Demmer, Independence Party candidate Steven Wilson, and Party Free candidate Lars Johnson. Walz won the general election on November 2, 2010, with 49% of the vote to Demmer's 44%. CQ Politics rated the seat as 'Leans Democratic'. No primary elections were held in the 1st congressional district in 2010.
General election
Polling
Results
External links
Steve Wilson campaign site
Lars Johnson campaign site
Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
Race Profile at The New York Times
District 2
Republican John Kline sought re-election to continue representing the 2nd district, which CQ Politics rated as 'Safe'. Kline won the general election on November 2, 2010, 63%-37%.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Shelley Madore, former State Representative from district 37A (2007-2009) Dan Powers
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
John Kline, incumbent U.S. Representative since 2003
Results
General Election
Results
External links
Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
Race Profile at The New York Times
District 3
Republican Erik Paulsen ran for re-election in the 3rd congressional district, which CQ Politics rated as 'Safe Republican'. Paulsen won the general election on November 2, 2010, 59%-37%. No primary elections were held in the 3rd congressional district in 2010.
General Election
Results
External links
Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
Race Profile at The New York Times
District 4
Democrat Betty McCollum ran for re-election in the 4th congressional district, which CQ Politics rated as 'Safe'. McCollum won the general election on November 2, 2010, 59%-35%.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Diana Longrie, former Mayor of Maplewood (2005-2009) Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. Representative since 2001
Results
Independence Party primary
Candidates
Steve Carlson
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Teresa Collett, law professor at the University of St. Thomas
Jack Shepard, fugitive, alleged arsonist, and former Minneapolis dentist who fled the country after allegedly attempting to burn down his own dental office
Results
General election
Results
External links
Race ranking and details from CQ Politics
Campaign contributions from OpenSecrets
Race Profile at The New York Times
District 5
Democrat Keith Ellison ran for re-election in the 5th district, which CQ Politics rated as 'Safe'. Ellison is the first Muslim to be elected to the United States Congress. Ellison won the general election on November 2, 2010, 68%-24%.