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Trina Swanson

Democrat U.S. House · District 8 Minnesota Challenger
Primary  Aug 11, 2026 (2 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Trina Swanson
Trina Swanson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Minnesota’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, TRINA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in DULUTH, MN, with SWANSON, STACEY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $727K raised, $551K spent, and $177K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $687K from individuals and $41K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Peter Allen Stauber.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$727K
Cash on hand$177K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 8
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Peter Allen Stauber (incumbent)
Republican · $2.6M raised
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Trina Swanson VIEWING
Democrat · $727K raised
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Luke Gulbranson
Democrat · $219K raised
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Chad McKenna
Democrat · $28K raised
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Emanuel Anastos
Democrat · $6K raised
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Cyle Cramer
Democrat · $5K raised
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Wendell Robert Smith
Democrat · $3K raised
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Anthony David Hamilton
Republican
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John-Paul 2183436597 McBride
Democrat
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9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Minnesota › Trina Swanson
2026 candidate profile
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Trina Swanson

Democrat · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, Minnesota 8th district
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Biography

Trina Swanson is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 8 in Minnesota’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, TRINA FOR CONGRESS, is registered in DULUTH, MN, with SWANSON, STACEY listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $727K raised, $551K spent, and $177K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $687K from individuals and $41K from PACs and party committees. The race’s incumbent is Republican Peter Allen Stauber.

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FEC filing

FEC IDH6MN08179
OfficeU.S. House, Minnesota 8th district
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Minnesota District 08

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Primary: Aug 11, 2026 (2 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (8)

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Peter Allen Stauber
IncumbentR$2.6M raised
LG
Luke Gulbranson
D$219K raised
CM
Chad McKenna
D$28K raised
EA
Emanuel Anastos
D$6K raised
CC
Cyle Cramer
D$5K raised
WR
Wendell Robert Smith
D$3K raised
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