Minnesota 2nd District
Angie Craig (D) gave up the seat to run for U. 2 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.
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Matt Little
Democrat · former state senator, Democratic nominee
FLiberty Score F23 out of 100 across 4 principles. Graded on what Little has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Little.
Raised $1,494,554 since January 2025: 77% from people, 13% the candidate’s own money, 9% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov
Eric Pratt
Republican · state senator, Republican nominee
ALiberty Score A100 out of 100 across 5 principles. Graded on what Pratt has said and done, because I have no votes in Congress to count for Pratt.
Raised $768,791 since January 2025: 62% from people, 15% from PACs and other committees, 15% the candidate’s own money. The filing at FEC.gov
Higher on Liberty Score: Eric Pratt. Eric Pratt: A, 100 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count. Matt Little: F, 23 out of 100 from words and actions, with no votes in Congress to count.
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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.
Matt Little, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Little, so the grade above comes from this list: what Little has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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At a July 2026 debate he called the war in Gaza a genocide.
“I'm the first person in this race to call it a genocide because that is exactly what it is.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Calling Israel's war genocide is against liberty on free nations.
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Objected at his campaign launch to the administration trying to ban journalists and revoke media licenses.
“The administration is trying to ban journalists and revoke media licenses.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing government moves to ban journalists and revoke media licences is opposing government censorship.
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His campaign website lists Medicare for all and a tax on the wealthy.
“Medicare for all, affordable childcare, tax breaks for everyday Americans and a tax on the wealthy.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Government-run health care for all and wealth taxes are against liberty on free markets.
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At a Carleton forum he said he would replace ICE entirely.
“completely replace ICE with a law enforcement agency people can actually trust”
- By the test I use for votes
- Against liberty
Abolishing or replacing ICE is against liberty on borders.
Eric Pratt, on the record
I have no votes in Congress to count for Pratt, so the grade above comes from this list: what Pratt has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.
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He said the fight with Iran has gone on almost fifty years and must be finished.
“It's been almost 50 years that Iran has been at war with us, and we've got to finish it.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing action to finish the confrontation with the Islamic Republic is with liberty on tyranny.
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Answered a newspaper questionnaire saying that ending the Iran war early would embolden Iran.
“Ending this conflict prematurely would only embolden Iran and create greater risks for America's security and our allies.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Rejecting an early end to action against the regime in Tehran is on the with side.
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He said a democratic ally in the Middle East helps keep the United States safe.
“Having a Democratic society, an ally in the Middle East, helps the United States be safe.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Treating Israel as an ally is with liberty on free nations.
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His campaign site says he does not support replacing private coverage with a single government-run system.
“Eric does not support replacing private and employer-sponsored coverage with a single government-run healthcare system.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Opposing government-run health care is with liberty on free markets.
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His campaign site backs ending the federal income tax on Social Security benefits.
“He supports eliminating the federal income tax on Social Security benefits”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
A named tax cut is with liberty on free markets.
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In the same questionnaire, said Congress should give troops a clear mission and the resources they need.
“We must stand with our allies and fully support the men and women who serve our country by providing a clear mission, the resources they need, and the backing they deserve.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Providing the armed forces the resources they need is on the with side of the measure.
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Answered the West St. Paul Reader questionnaire saying he will work in Congress to secure the border and enforce the law consistently.
“In Congress, I will work to secure the border, enforce the law consistently, improve legal immigration, and hold every agency accountable.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Securing the border and enforcing immigration law consistently is on the with side of the measure.
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In the same questionnaire, said he supports ICE carrying out its lawful mission.
“I support ICE carrying out its lawful mission.”
- By the test I use for votes
- With liberty
Backing ICE enforcement rather than opposing it is on the with side of the measure.
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In a Sun This Week questionnaire, said he does not think breaking up families of undocumented parents and citizen children is the answer, without naming a policy.
“We have undocumented parents raising American citizen children, and I don't believe breaking up families is the answer.”
- By the test I use for votes
- Not clear either way
No deportation policy or amnesty is named, so the words do not settle the measure.
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