Matt Little wins CD2 DFL primary, sets matchup with GOP Rep. Eric Pratt
Matt Little won the DFL primary in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, and will face Republican Rep. Eric Pratt in the November general election.[1]
Incumbent Rep. Eric Pratt ran unopposed for the GOP nomination and is now locked into a head-to-head matchup with Little in November.[2] Minnesotareformer's race call included updated vote totals and percentages that finalized the primary outcome.[1]
FOX 9 identified Matt Little, state Sen. Matt Klein and state Rep. Kaela Berg as the three main DFL frontrunners in the CD2 primary.[2] FOX 9 also reported that Little had won the DFL party endorsement by a 42-point margin, a factor credited with helping him prevail in the primary.[2] The outlet outlined contrasts among the leading Democrats on Medicare for All, financial regulation, reproductive rights and positions on the Israel-Gaza war, and it noted each contender's prior elected service in Twin Cities-area districts.[2]
With the primary decided, the fall campaign will be a rematch-style contest pitting Little's DFL platform against Pratt's incumbency in a district that has been competitive in past cycles. Voters will choose between Little and Pratt in November.
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📌 Key Facts
- Matt Little won the DFL primary in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, August 11, 2026; the result was reported by Matt Little.
- Incumbent Republican Rep. Eric Pratt — who ran unopposed for the GOP nomination — will be Little’s opponent in the November general election, according to FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.
- FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul identified the three main DFL frontrunners in the CD2 primary as Matt Little, Matt Klein and Kaela Berg, and noted there were two additional Democrats on the ballot.
- FOX 9 reported contrasts in issue positions among the leading DFL candidates — including differences on Medicare for All, financial regulation, reproductive rights and the Israel–Gaza war.
- FOX 9 noted that Matt Little previously won the DFL endorsement for the seat by a 42‑point margin, citing the party endorsement as a significant factor in the primary race (DFL endorsement).
- FOX 9 specified each leading candidate’s prior elected roles representing Twin Cities–area districts — for example, service in districts including Lakeville/Farmington/Northfield and Eagan/Apple Valley/Burnsville areas.
- Minnesotareformer’s coverage confirmed the primary produced a one-on-one matchup for the general election and included updated vote totals/percentages for the CD2 primary results (updated vote totals/percentages).
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- Matt Little has won the DFL primary in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District.
- He will face incumbent Republican Rep. Eric Pratt in the November general election.
- The article likely reports updated vote totals/percentages and confirms the race is now a one-on-one matchup.
- Identifies the three main DFL frontrunners in MN-02 as Matt Little, Matt Klein and Kaela Berg, with two additional Democrats also on the ballot.
- Confirms Eric Pratt as the GOP nominee running unopposed for the 2nd District seat.
- Provides issue-position contrasts among leading DFL candidates, including stances on Medicare for All, financial regulation, reproductive rights, and the Israel–Gaza war.
- Notes that Matt Little won the DFL endorsement for the seat by a 42‑point margin.
- Specifies each candidate’s prior elected roles representing Twin Cities–area districts (Lakeville/Farmington/Northfield, Eagan/Mendota Heights/Burnsville, Eagan/Apple Valley/Rosemount/Burnsville).