Angie Craig

The former Lakeville mayor defeated Eric Pratt to win the south metro/southern Minnesota seat.

Democrat Matt Little, a former mayor of Lakeville and state senator, beat Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt on Tuesday, ensuring the party’s hold on the Second District seat.

Rep. Angie Craig’s decision to run for U.S. Senate created an open contest for her seat, which has long been considered a swing district.

Little drew a firm line against President Donald Trump’s policies such as tariffs, immigration policy and the war in Iran. He’s also warned that Pratt would defend Trump’s agenda at every step if elected to Congress.

Pratt had painted Little as “too extreme” and someone who aligned himself with the democratic socialist arm of the party, even though he does not.

Little made “Medicare for All” and a ban on corporate contributions pillars of his campaign. And his brash style of politics and personal stories connected him to voters in the Second District at a time when they appeared energized by health care and immigration reform.

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Most of the U.S. stock market is rallying Wednesday as Wall Street tries to sort the winners from the losers following stunning losses for President Donald Trump's party in the midterm elections.

Democrats gained control of the Minnesota House and Senate, setting up full control of state government. Nationwide, Democrats racked up wins, taking over leadership of the House and Senate as voters issued a rebuke to President Trump.

Full results aren’t yet available, but Democrats have already defeated Republicans to flip several key seats and secure a state government trifecta.

Most of the U.S. stock market is rallying Wednesday as Wall Street tries to sort the winners from the losers following stunning losses for President Donald Trump's party in the midterm elections.