Rep. Pete Stauber announces re-election campaign

DULUTH, MN. (Northern News Now) - Representative Pete Stauber announced Monday he will seek re-election to Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District.

Stauber, a republican, made the announcement in a one-minute video shared on social media.

“Minnesotans are known for our grit and resolve and it’s in our nature to face challenges head-on, working hard until the job is done,” Stauber said in an X post. “I am proud to be running for re-election to Congress so I can stand with you and fight for our way of life!”

Stauber originally won Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District seat in 2018 and has been re-elected in each election year since then.

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Former state house representative Jen Schultz, a democrat, recently announced her intention to challenge Stauber for a second time.

Stauber was re-elected in 2022 with 57% of the vote, to Schultz’s 43%.

So far, no other candidates have announced their plans to run.

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