Election Results: The latest on Minnesota's Congressional races

The latest results in Minnesota's eight Congressional races.
The latest results in Minnesota's eight Congressional races. Photo credit (Getty Images / brichuas)

Results were slow to roll in from Minnesota on Election night with eight U.S. Congressional seats up for grabs in the state. Here is the latest:

Congressional District 7

The Associated Pres has called CD7 for Republican incumbent Michelle Fischbach. The heavily Republican district voted strongly for Fischbach over DFL challenger AJ (John) Peters.

Congressional District 5

Democrat Ilhan Omar wins in CD5, beating challenger Dalia Al-Aqidi. Omar wins handily with over 75% of the vote.

Congressional District 1

Republican Brad Finstad will return to the U.S House of Representatives. He defeated DFL challenger Rachel Bohman in CD1.

Congressional District 2

In what was expected to be Minnesota's closest Congressional race, Democrat Angie Craig easily wins re-election holding off GOP challenger Joe Teirab.

Congressional District 3

Democrat Kelly Morrison will win Minnesota's 3rd District, replacing Dean Phillips (D) who decided not to run for re-election. She defeats Republican Tad Jude.

Congressional District 8

Republican Pete Stauber will continue to represent Minnesota's 8th. He defeats Democrat Jen Schultz in runaway fashion.

Congressional District 6

Republican Tom Emmer will win in Minnesota's 6th District. Emmer, who's also the House Majority Whip, defeats Democrat Jeanne Hendricks.

Congressional District 4

Democrat Betty McCollum has been re-elected in the 4th defeating Republican challenger May Lor Xiong by a significant margin, taking over 67% of the vote.

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