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Minnesota's 2nd congressional district

U.S. House district for Minnesota

U.S. House district for Minnesota

FieldValue
stateMinnesota
district number2
image name
image captionInteractive map of district boundaries since January 3, 2023
representativeAngie Craig
partyDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
residencePrior Lake
english area3035
metric area7861
distribution ref
percent urban86.97
percent rural13.03
population746,020
population year2024
median income$108,162
percent white75.3
percent hispanic7.6
percent black6.2
percent asian5.6
percent more than one race4.3
percent other race1.0
cpviD+3

|percent more than one race = 4.3

Minnesota's 2nd congressional district covers the south Twin Cities metro area and contains all of Scott, Dakota, and Le Sueur counties. It also contains part of northern and eastern Rice County including the city of Northfield, as well as southern Washington County including the city of Cottage Grove. Lakeville and Eagan are the largest cities in the district. Historically, for many decades in the mid 20th century the 2nd congressional district covered the southwest corner of the state, while the 1st congressional district covered most of this part of the state.

Three of Minnesota's most important rivers run through the district, the Mississippi River, the Minnesota River, and the St. Croix River. Interstate highways I-35 E and I-35 W merge in the district in addition to the north–south thoroughfares of U.S. Routes 169, 61, and 52 and the east–west Route 212. The suburban areas in the northern part of the district blend into the rural farmland in the south. The district's economy includes agriculture, small businesses, and large corporations.

Some of the largest employers in the district are Thomson Reuters, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, 3M, Cambria, and Red Wing Shoes. The district includes Pine Bend Refinery, the largest oil refinery in Minnesota, owned by Koch Industries.

The 2nd district is also home to two private liberal arts colleges: St. Olaf and Carleton, both in Northfield. Shakopee is home to Minnesota's largest amusement park, Valleyfair, as well as Canterbury Park.

Minnesota's 2nd congressional district is currently represented by Democrat Angie Craig, who defeated incumbent Republican Jason Lewis in the 2018 election. The district is considered to be highly competitive. Between 2000 and 2020, the district was a presidential bellwether, voting for the winner each time. This trend was broken in 2024, when the district favored Kamala Harris over winner Donald Trump.

History

For most of its existence the district was based in the southwest corner of the state, however following the reapportionment that occurred due to the 2000 United States census, the old 2nd district was broken up with the largest portion being transferred to the redrawn 7th. The new 2nd was based in the southern metro area and comprised approximately 41% from the old 6th, 22% from the old 2nd, 22% from the old 1st, 14% from the old 3rd and 1% from the old 4th.

Recent election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults1993–2003 Boundaries2003–2013 Boundaries2013–2023 Boundaries2023–2033 Boundaries
1992PresidentClinton 37% - 35% - 28%
1996PresidentClinton 45% - 39% - 16%
2000PresidentBush 54% - 40%
2000PresidentBush 51% - 45%
2004PresidentBush 54% - 45%
2008PresidentObama 50% - 48%
SenateColeman 46% - 37%
2010GovernorEmmer 48% - 38%
Secretary of StateSeverson 50% - 45%
AuditorAnderson 51% - 45%
Attorney GeneralSwanson 49% - 46%
2008PresidentObama 50.5% - 47.6%
2012PresidentObama 48.9% - 48.8%
SenateKlobuchar 62% - 34%
2014SenateFranken 49% - 48%
GovernorJohnson 49% - 46%
Secretary of StateSeverson 50% - 43%
AuditorOtto 49% - 43%
Attorney GeneralSwanson 50% - 42%
2016PresidentTrump 46% - 45%
2018Senate (Reg.)Klobuchar 59% - 38%
Senate (Spec.)Smith 51% - 45%
GovernorWalz 52% - 44%
Secretary of StateSimon 50% - 46%
AuditorBlaha 47% - 45%
Attorney GeneralWardlow 48% - 46%
2020PresidentBiden 52% - 45%
SenateSmith 48% - 44%
2020PresidentBiden 52.4% - 45.5%
2022GovernorWalz 53% - 45%
Secretary of StateSimon 55% - 45%
AuditorWilson 48% - 47%
Attorney GeneralSchultz 50.2% - 49.7%
2024PresidentHarris 52% - 46%
SenateKlobuchar 57% - 40%

Current Composition

By county

CountyPop.Share
Dakota439,88261.67%
Scott150,92821.16%
Washington57,5728.07%
Rice36,2565.08%
Le Sueur28,6744.02%

By community

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties, townships, and municipalities:

Dakota County (34)

: All 34 townships and municipalities

Le Sueur County (27)

: All 27 townships and municipalities

Rice County (12)

: Bridgewater Township, Dundas, Erin Township, Forest Township, Lonsdale, Morristown, Morristown Township, Northfield (shared with Dakota County), Northfield Township (part; also 1st), Shieldsville Township, Webster Township, Wheatland Township

Scott County (18)

: All 18 township and municipalities

Washington County (6)

: Cottage Grove, Denmark Township, Grey Cloud Island Township, Newport, St. Paul Park, Woodbury (part; also 4th)

List of members representing the district

MemberPartyYearsCong
ressElectoral historyDistrict location
District created March 4, 1861
[[File:Hon. Ignatius Donnelly, Minn Crop.jpg100px]]
Ignatius L. Donnelly
(Hastings)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1863 –
March 3, 1869Elected in 1862.
Re-elected in 1864.
Re-elected in 1866.
Lost re-election.1863–1873
All parts of the state not included in the 1st Congressional District
[[File:EugeneMWilson (cropped).jpg100px]]
Eugene M. Wilson
(Minneapolis)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1869 –
March 3, 1871Elected in 1868.
Lost re-election.
[[File:John Thomas Averill (cropped).jpg100px]]
John T. Averill
(St. Paul)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1871 –
March 3, 1873Elected in 1870.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:Strait, Hon. H.B (cropped).jpg100px]]
Horace B. Strait
(Shakopee)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1873 –
March 3, 1879Elected in 1872.
Re-elected in 1874.
Re-elected in 1876.
Lost re-election.1873–1883
Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Dakota, Goodhue, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, McLeod, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Swift, and Wabasha
[[File:Henry Poehler, 1895 (cropped).jpg100px]]
Henry Poehler
(Henderson)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1879 –
March 3, 1881Elected in 1878.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Strait, Hon. H.B (cropped).jpg100px]]
Horace B. Strait
(Shakopee)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1881 –
March 3, 1883Elected in 1880.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:Wakefield, Hon. J.B (cropped).jpg100px]]
James Wakefield
(Blue Earth City)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1883 –
March 3, 1887Elected in 1882.
Re-elected in 1884.
Retired.1883–1893
Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Sibley, Waseca,Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine
[[File:Lind, Hon. John (cropped).jpg100px]]
John Lind
(New Ulm)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1887 –
March 3, 1893Elected in 1886.
Re-elected in 1888.
Re-elected in 1890.
Retired.
[[File:McCLEARY, J.T. HONORABLE LCCN2016856535 (cropped).jpg100px]]
James McCleary
(Mankato)RepublicanMarch 4, 1893 –
March 3, 1907Elected in 1892.
Re-elected in 1894.
Re-elected in 1896.
Re-elected in 1898.
Re-elected in 1900.
Re-elected in 1902.
Re-elected in 1904.
Lost re-election.1893–1903
Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine
1903–1915
Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock, and Watonwan
[[File:Governor Winfield Scott Hammond - DPLA -full body edit (cropped).jpg100px]]
Winfield Scott Hammond
(St. James)DemocraticnowrapMarch 4, 1907 –
January 6, 1915Elected in 1906.
Re-elected in 1908.
Re-elected in 1910.
Re-elected in 1912.
Resigned when elected Governor of Minnesota.
VacantnowrapJanuary 6, 1915 –
March 3, 1915
[[File:FranklinEllsworth.jpg100px]]
Franklin Ellsworth
(Mankato)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1915 –
March 3, 1921Elected in 1914.
Re-elected in 1916.
Re-elected in 1918.
Retired to run for Governor of Minnesota.1915–1933
Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lincoln, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, and Watonwan
[[File:CLAQUE, FRANK. HONORABLE LCCN2016861032 (cropped).jpg100px]]
Frank Clague
(Redwood Falls)RepublicannowrapMarch 4, 1921 –
March 3, 1933Elected in 1920.
Re-elected in 1922.
Re-elected in 1924.
Re-elected in 1926.
Re-elected in 1928.
Re-elected in 1930.
Retired.
District inactivenowrapMarch 4, 1933 –
January 3, 1935All representatives elected
[[File:Elmer Ryan, 1938.jpg100px]]
Elmer Ryan
(South St. Paul)DemocraticnowrapJanuary 3, 1935 –
January 3, 1941Elected in 1934.
Re-elected in 1936.
Re-elected in 1938.
Re-elected in 1940.
Retired.1935–1963
Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cottonwood, Dakota, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Nicollet, Scott, Sibley, and Watonwan
[[File:JosephPOHara.jpg100px]]
Joseph P. O'Hara
(Glencoe)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1941 –
January 3, 1959Elected in 1940.
Re-elected in 1942.
Re-elected in 1944.
Re-elected in 1946.
Re-elected in 1948.
Re-elected in 1950.
Re-elected in 1952.
Re-elected in 1954.
Re-elected in 1956.
Retired.
[[File:AncherNelsen2.jpg100px]]
Ancher Nelsen
(Hutchinson)RepublicanJanuary 3, 1959 –
December 31, 1974Elected in 1958.
Re-elected in 1960.
Re-elected in 1962.
Re-elected in 1964.
Re-elected in 1966.
Re-elected in 1968.
Re-elected in 1970.
Re-elected in 1972.
Retired and resigned early.
1963–1973
Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rock, Scott, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan
1973–1983
Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Scott, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan; parts of Dakota and Hennepin
VacantnowrapDecember 31, 1974 –
January 3, 1975
[[File:Tom Hagedorn.jpg100px]]
Tom Hagedorn
(Truman)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1975 –
January 3, 1983Elected in 1974.
Re-elected in 1976.
Re-elected in 1978.
Re-elected in 1980.
Redistricted to the and lost re-election.
[[File:Vin Weber.jpg100px]]
Vin Weber
(North Mankato)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 1983 –
January 3, 1993Redistricted from the and re-elected in 1982.
Re-elected in 1984.
Re-elected in 1986.
Re-elected in 1988.
Re-elected in 1990.
Retired.1983–1993
Big Stone, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Douglas, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine; parts of Grant, Le Sueur, and Wright
[[File:David Minge.jpg100px]]
David Minge
(Montevideo)[](minnesota-democratic-farmer-labor-party)January 3, 1993 –
January 3, 2001Elected in 1992.
Re-elected in 1994.
Re-elected in 1996.
Re-elected in 1998.
Lost re-election.1993–1995
Big Stone, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Watonwan, Wright, and Yellow Medicine; parts of Hennepin and Scott
1995–2003
Big Stone, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Watonwan, Wright, and Yellow Medicine; parts of Le Sueur, Nicollet, Scott, and Stearns
[[File:Mark Kennedy, official photo portrait, color.jpg100px]]
Mark Kennedy
(Watertown)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 2001 –
January 3, 2003Elected in 2000.
Redistricted to the .
[[File:John Kline Official Photo.jpg100px]]
John Kline
(Burnsville)RepublicanJanuary 3, 2003 –
January 3, 2017Elected in 2002.
Re-elected in 2004.
Re-elected in 2006.
Re-elected in 2008.
Re-elected in 2010.
Re-elected in 2012.
Re-elected in 2014.
Retired.2003–2013
[[File:MN02 109.png300px]]
Carver, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Rice, and Scott; parts of Dakota and Washington
2013–2023
[[File:Minnesota US Congressional District 2 (since 2013).tif300px]]
Dakota, Goodhue, Scott, and Wabasha; parts of Rice and Washington
[[File:Jason Lewis, official portrait, 115th congress.jpg100px]]
Jason Lewis
(Cottage Grove)RepublicannowrapJanuary 3, 2017 –
January 3, 2019Elected in 2016.
Lost re-election.
[[File:Angie Craig, official portrait, 116th Congress.jpg100px]]
Angie Craig
(Prior Lake)[](minnesota-democratic-farmer-labor-party)January 3, 2019 –
presentElected in 2018.
Re-elected in 2020.
Re-elected in 2022.
Re-elected in 2024.
Retiring to run for U.S Senate.
2023–present
[[File:Minnesota's 2nd congressional district in the Twin Cities (since 2023).svg250px]]
Dakota, Le Sueur, and Scott; parts of Rice and Washington

Recent election results

2002–2012

2002

Main article: 2002 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2004

Main article: 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2006

Main article: 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2008

Main article: 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2010

Main article: 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2012–2022

2012

Main article: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2014

Main article: 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2016

Main article: 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2018

Main article: 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2020

Main article: 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2022–present

2022

Main article: 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

2024

Main article: 2024 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2

References

References

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  4. "My Congressional District". Center for New Media & Promotion (CNMP), US Census Bureau.
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  6. "Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?". The Campaign Legal Center.
  7. Sawyer, Liz. (May 7, 2016). "Jason Lewis wins GOP endorsement in 2nd Congressional District race". Star Tribune.
  8. Montgomery, David. (August 24, 2016). "Who's winning in the 2nd District? Candidates' polls disagree". Star Tribune.
  9. Wasserman, David. "Primary Results Move MN-02 from Toss Up to Lean Democratic".
  10. "Just 47 House districts flipped in the last three presidential elections. What do they tell us?".
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  13. "State & Federal Results in Congressional District 2".
  14. (2005). "PRESIDENTIAL & CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION RESULTS BY DISTRICT 2004". Polidata.
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  18. [http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/100?officeinelectionid=10735&districtid=557 Results for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district]. Retrieved on November 9, 2016
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