Minnesota's 8th congressional district covers the northeastern part of Minnesota. It is anchored by Duluth, which is the fifth largest city in the state. It also includes most of the Mesabi and Vermilion iron ranges. The district is best known for its mining, agriculture, tourism, and shipping industries.
For many decades, the district was Democratic. However, in 2016, concerns about economic decline and unemployment caused Republicans to make strong gains and Donald Trump carried the district by a 15 point margin. Nonetheless, elected Republicans are few and far between. Republican strength is concentrated in the district's southern portion, which stretches into the outer northern portion of the Twin Cities.
The district is currently represented by Democrat Rick Nolan, who defeated incumbent Republican Chip Cravaack in November 2012, Republican Stewart Mills in 2014 and 2016.
List of representatives
Recent elections
Election results from presidential races
Historical district boundaries
See also
- Minnesota's congressional districts
- List of United States congressional districts
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