Minnesota election results: Brad Finstad wins reelection in CD1

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Incumbent Republican Brad Finstad has won reelection in Minnesota's First congressional District, The Associated Press has called. 

Finstad, a New Ulm native, was running for his second full term. He served as state director for USDA Rural Development during President Donald Trump's administration, winning a special election in August 2022 to fill the seat of the late Republican Rep. Jim Hagedorn and went on to win a full term that November. 

His Democratic opponent was Rachel Bohman, a Rochester native who previously served as elections chief in Hennepin County. 

The Associated Press declared Finstad the winner at 10:42 p.m. 

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Who is Brad Finstad?

During his time in office, Finstad served on the Agriculture Committee and three related subcommittees, one of which he was the chairman. He also served on the Armed Services Committee and two related subcommittees.

The Representative served on four congressional caucuses, including the Republican Study Committee, Main Street Caucus, Congressional Western Caucus and Congressional Biofuels Caucus. 

Finstad’s top campaign issues include agriculture, armed services, the economy, education, energy, health, and veteran affairs, according to his campaign website. 

Who is Rachel Bohman?  

Bohman worked as the Head of Election for Hennepin County before moving back to Rochester, where she served as an assistant county attorney and was elected to the Rochester Township Board.  

Her campaign focused on healthcare issues, supporting local businesses, farming, environmental concerns, immigration, public safety, lowering the cost of essential goods, and women’s reproductive rights.