State Sen. Eric Pratt holds a commanding lead in the Republican primary for Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District, scheduled for August 11, 2026, after Tyler Kistner withdrew in April amid activation to active duty with the Marine Reserves. Pratt secured the district party endorsement at the May convention, where rival Jeremy Westby received only minority support before endorsing Pratt and signaling an exit from the race. As a four-term state senator with established fundraising and local name recognition in the open seat previously held by Rep. Angie Craig, Pratt benefits from unified party support that has limited organized opposition. A late surge by Westby or an unexpected new entrant could theoretically narrow the gap before primary ballots are cast, though such developments remain unlikely given current consolidation around the endorsed candidate.