Contentious GOP Race in MN CD2 Will Be Decided Tuesday

On Tuesday, voters in Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District will choose among four Republican candidates to replace retiring GOP Rep. John Kline, who has held the seat for 14 years but is not seeking reelection.

The district covers the south Twin Cities metro area, including Dakota, Goodhue, Scott, Wabasha and parts of Rice and Washington counties. The winner of Tuesday's primary will go on to face Democrat Angie Craig in the general election.

Miller, President and CEO of Permac Industries, has worked to portray Lewis, a former conservative talk show host, as unstable. She's touted her business experience and an endorsement from incumbent Kline, who said "Darlene is the only one I trust to represent us in Congress," in a recent commercial.

Lewis won the Republican Party's endorsement at the district convention, and has the support of the party's volunteers. He says if elected, he will put conservative principals before his party or caucus.

Former Republican state legislator John Howe and business consultant Matt Erickson, who's positioned himself as candidate in the mold of Donald Trump, are also in the race.

Polls open for the primary election at regular polling places Tuesday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

To find polling locations, sample ballots and more visit the state website. Minnesota residents can now register to vote online.

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