Minnesota's 1st Congressional District

▲ D+10% since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R+10.4
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R+4.6
National Environment
current political climate
D+9.6
Polls
recent state and district polling
D+2.3
Forecasted margin
R+3.1

What Changes the Forecast

We're mostly flying blind here. At this point, anything helps.

Polls

Polls (2)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginPopulation
SurveyUSA ABC6Oct 9, 2026D+2LV
GBAO House Majority PACDemocraticSep 21, 2026D+1LV
Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 28%
GOP 72%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Lean R Inside Elections Likely R Sabato Lean R
PVI
R+11 This district leans strongly Republican.
Candidates

Democrat Jake Johnson

Republican Brad Finstad (inc.)