Who's running in Minnesota's 3rd congressional district
2 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
2 candidates · ballot order · Kelly Morrison currently holds this seat
Medium confidenceMedium confidenceThe candidate's stated positions and basic record are documented, but coverage is thin — often little independent reporting, or criticism from only one side.What would raise it: More independent reporting, a documented voting record, or published criticism from a named opponent would raise this.
What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Bringing a doctor's 'commitment to care, problem-solving, and listening' to Congress.
Finding common ground with colleagues and a results-focused approach.
Opposing Medicaid and food assistance cuts in the 2025 Republican budget law.
Reproductive rights; endorsed by Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Reproductive Freedom for All.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
US Representative for Minnesota's 3rd District since January 2025; defeated Republican Tad Jude in 2024.
Minnesota House District 33B, 2019–2023; Minnesota Senate District 45, 2023–2024.
Voted against the 2025 Republican budget law and offered 12 amendments to it.
Reported eight trades worth $1.41 million to $2.91 million months late in violation of the STOCK Act, according to NOTUS; her office blamed an investment manager and said she would pay any fine.
Disclosed a purchase of $15,001–$50,000 in defense contractor Saronic Technologies nine days after the US war with Iran began, according to NOTUS.
Unopposed in the August 11, 2026 DFL primary.
Arguments in favor
Her two decades caring for patients as an OB-GYN inform her work in Congress, where she pledges to find common ground and 'deliver for the Third District'.
— Kelly Morrison campaign website
She has stood against a budget law that 'will kick millions of Americans off their health insurance, force hospitals to close, and make health care more expensive' in order to fund tax cuts for billionaires.
— Kelly Morrison, House statement on the 2025 Republican budget bill
Arguments against
She bought stock in defense contractor Saronic nine days after the Iran war began, profiting from war while calling it illegal, and led 'oversight theatrics' at the Whipple ICE facility while pushing to defund ICE.
— Tyler Bass campaign website
She violated the STOCK Act by filing late disclosures on trades worth up to $2.91 million; lawmakers are personally responsible for their reports regardless of who manages their money.
— NOTUS review of congressional financial records
What we couldn’t verify
Whether Morrison supports a ban on congressional stock trading was not established beyond NOTUS reporting that she signed a discharge petition for one such bill.
Whether the candidates will debate had not been reported.
Securing the border and deporting every person in the country illegally, 'no matter how long they've been here'; full support for ICE.
Closing H-1B loopholes and requiring employers to prioritise US citizens in hiring.
Investigating and preventing fraud in public programmes before money is lost.
Opposing any ban on AR-15s, magazine limits or new requirements for gun owners.
Lowering prescription drug prices and tightening rules on ultra-processed food ingredients.
A faster legal path to citizenship for visa-holding immigrants.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Founder of At Home Fitness; general contractor; former licensed life and health insurance agent in Minnesota.
Has not held elected office.
Won the August 11, 2026 Republican primary with 55.4% over Quentin Wittrock, whom the Republican Party had endorsed.
Did not respond to ECM Publishers' invitation to take part in its primary voter guide.
Did not respond to an invitation to take part in the ABC Newspapers primary voter's guide.
Won the August 11 primary 55.4% to 44.6% over party-endorsed Quentin Wittrock, whom he attacked as a 'RINO' chosen by 'party insiders'.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
No published criticism of Bass could be found, so no arguments are listed for him (his campaign's case is in his positions). Searched: 'Quentin Wittrock criticizes Tyler Bass' (his primary opponent), 'Minnesota DFL statement Tyler Bass', Morrison campaign statements, Ballotpedia, and ABC Newspapers/Sun Sailor primary coverage.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
Minnesota held its primaries on August 11, 2026; November 3 is the general election, decided by plurality with no runoff. The district uses the map adopted in 2022; no redistricting or map litigation affecting 2026 was found. Two candidates are on the ballot: DFL incumbent Kelly Morrison, unopposed in her primary, and Republican Tyler Bass, who beat the party-endorsed Quentin Wittrock 55.4% to 44.6%. Jeremy Westby withdrew from this race to run in the 2nd District. No minor-party or independent candidate was found on Ballotpedia's general election list. Roster from Wikipedia, Ballotpedia, MPR News and ECM Publishers (hometownsource.com) primary coverage. The district covers Hennepin and Anoka county suburbs including Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Eden Prairie, Maple Grove, Minnetonka and Plymouth.
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