Finstad and Johnson win primaries for Minnesota's 1st District, advance to November
KTTC covered the morning after the August 11, 2026 primaries in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District. Democrat Jake Johnson held a press conference outside Rep. Brad Finstad's office, criticizing the incumbent on affordability, data centers, and in-person town halls. Finstad won the Republican primary and posted thanks to supporters on X; Johnson highlighted his campaign's grassroots support and commitment to representing Southern Minnesotans in Congress. The segment noted the general election date and that Finstad's office did not respond to a request for comment.
Source: KTTC