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ELECTION 2026: Brad Finstad wins GOP nomination for Minnesota Congressional District 1

ABC 6 News - kaaltv.com · August 12, 2026

(ABC 6 News) — Brad Finstad has been declared the winner of the Republican nomination for Minnesota Congressional District 1.

Finstad, the incumbent, is looking to win re-election to the seat he has held since 2022.

As of 8:49 p.m., Finstad held 90% of the vote with 19% reporting.

Finstad will now face Jake Johnson in the November general election, who won the Democratic nomination.

Related: Jake Johnson wins DFL nomination for Minnesota Congressional District 1

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