Minnesota's 1st Congressional District

How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +10.4
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +6.5
National Environment
current political climate
D +2.7
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.6
Forecasted margin
R +13.6
Polls

Polls (2)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
Ragnar Research PartnersMar 14, 2026R +10400lv
Public Policy PollingFeb 3, 2026R +3708rv
What Changes the Forecast

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
D (blue) and R (red) win probability over time
D 8%
R 92%
Race Details
Expert Ratings
Cook: Solid RInside Elections: Solid RSabato: Likely R
District Lean
This district leans strongly Republican (R+11).
Candidates
Jake Johnson (D) Brad Finstad (R) (inc.)