Overview
- Matt Little won the DFL endorsement for Minnesota’s 2nd District on Saturday with 63% on the first ballot, and Rep. Ilhan Omar secured the party’s backing in the 5th.
- DFL endorsements are signals from delegates chosen at precinct caucuses and they are not binding. Kaela Berg and Matt Klein said they will stay in the 2nd District race, ensuring an August primary.
- Republicans lined up their own contenders, with state Sen. Eric Pratt endorsed in the 2nd District and Dalia al-Aqidi endorsed in April to challenge Omar in the 5th.
- Money reports through the end of March show Little with a slight edge among DFL hopefuls, raising about $716,807 to Klein’s $699,673 and Berg’s $244,954.
- The 2nd District is open because Rep. Angie Craig is running for U.S. Senate, and it is competitive, with a modest Democratic lean and a recent history of GOP wins.