US EditionState Sen. Matt Klein announces bid for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District
- State Senator Matt Klein, a DFL member representing Mendota Heights, announced on May 6 that he will run for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District in 2026.
- Klein entered the race following Representative Angie Craig's April 29 announcement to run for U.S. Senator Tina Smith’s seat, leaving the 2nd District open in a competitive election.
- The 2nd District, which includes the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities and nearby counties, transitioned from Republican to Democratic representation in 2018, with Craig securing 55% of the vote in the 2024 election.
- Klein addressed voters’ worries about expenses, employment, health, and democratic stability, noting that his three decades as a physician and legislative experience have prepared him to collaborate across party lines and diverse backgrounds to achieve meaningful results.
- Klein’s candidacy suggests a continuation of bipartisan efforts in a purple district as he aims to deliver results and leadership comparable to Craig’s recent success.
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State Sen. Matt Klein launches congressional campaign to replace Rep. Craig
Mayo Clinic physician and State Sen. Matt Klein (DFL-Mendota Heights) recently announced his campaign for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District. Klein joined the state Senate in 2016, representing areas of South St. Paul, Mendota Heights and Inver Grove Heights. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and later attended the Mayo Medical School, graduating with a doctorate in medicine. Before announcing her U.S. Senate campaign, Re…
State Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota Heights, will seek Craig’s U.S. House seat
State Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota Heights, announced Tuesday that he will be running for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026. The announcement from Klein comes shortly after Democrat Rep. Angie Craig’s announcement on April 29 to run for U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s seat in 2026. Klein has led efforts to legalize sports betting in Minnesota during recent legislative sessions. Klein enters alongside former DFL state Sen. Matt Little, who an…
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State Sen. Matt Klein announces bid for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District
ST. PAUL — State Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota Heights, announced on Tuesday, May 6, that he will be running for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District in 2026. The announcement from Klein comes shortly after Democrat Rep. Angie Craig’s announcement on April 29 to run for U.S. Sen. Tina Smith’s seat in 2026. Klein has led efforts to legalize sports betting in Minnesota during recent legislative sessions. Klein enters alongside former DFL state Se…
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Southernminn.comDFL Sen. Matt Klein announces run for 2nd Congressional District
Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota Heights, presents the sports betting bill to the State and Local Government Committee February 13, 2025. The bill failed to pass on a 6-6 tie vote. Photo by A.J. Olmscheid/Senate Media Services.Minnesota Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota Heights, a Mayo doctor first elected to the Legislature in 2016, announced Tuesday he’s running for Rep. Angie Craig’s congressional seat in the 2nd District. “As a senator, I’ve worked a…
Race to replace Angie Craig underway in south metro congressional district AlphaNews.org
Share This StoryMinnesota state Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota, has announced he is running for Congress in Minnesota’s Second Congressional District. Klein joins former state Sen. Matt Little of Lakeville in the race for the district’s DFL nomination. A medical doctor, Klein has served in the Minnesota Senate since first being elected back in 2016. The DFL lawmaker is a graduate of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and currently works f…
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