Jake Johnson declares victory in potentially huge upset in MN’s 1st Congressional District

By: Maya Betti

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 522

Last Updated: 5 days, 10 hours ago

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Jake Johnson, a former high school math teacher who campaigned on lowering costs and working-class concerns, held a razor-thin lead in unofficial results early Wednesday against Republican U.S. Rep. Brad Finstad, in what would be a major upset in Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District.

The difference between the two candidates is just over 300 votes out of more than 325,000 cast, which means a recount is likely.

Johnson would be the first Democrat …

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