Doug Chapin
Candidate for Minnesota 6th Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Minnesota 6th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Minnesota Secretary of State — November 3, 2026 State General Election candidate file: U.S. Representative District 6 — 'Doug Chapin', DFL · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Minnesota 6th Congressional District covers
Covers all of Wright County, Sherburne County, Benton County and Carver County; parts of Anoka County and Stearns County.
Includes Columbus, East Bethel, Elk River, St. Cloud, Ham Lake, St. Michael (part), Andover (part), Blaine, Lino Lakes, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Rockville and 51 more.
276 precincts · District lines: Congressional lines: U.S. Census Bureau (1:500,000 cartographic boundary, 119th Congress) · Precinct lines: Minnesota Secretary of State, voting districts (precincts) as of June 26 2026
Results
Certified results for Minnesota 6th Congressional District
U.S. Representative District 6
2024 State General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom EmmerRepublican | Republican | 260,095 | 62.4% |
| Jeanne HendricksDemocratic-Farmer-Labor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 155,836 | 37.4% |
| Write-inOther party | Other party | 565 | 0.1% |
Official canvassed results — Minnesota Secretary of State (State Canvassing Board certified) · Minnesota Secretary of State — election results media files
U.S. Representative District 6
2022 State General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom EmmerRepublican | Republican | 198,145 | 62.0% |
| Jeanne HendricksDemocratic-Farmer-Labor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 120,852 | 37.8% |
| Write-inOther party | Other party | 770 | 0.2% |
Official canvassed results — Minnesota Secretary of State (State Canvassing Board certified) · Minnesota Secretary of State — election results media files
U.S. Representative District 6
2020 State General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom EmmerRepublican | Republican | 270,901 | 65.7% |
| Tawnja ZahradkaDemocratic-Farmer-Labor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 140,853 | 34.2% |
| Write-inOther party | Other party | 553 | 0.1% |
Official canvassed results — Minnesota Secretary of State (State Canvassing Board certified) · Minnesota Secretary of State — election results media files
Key Votes
The record
No public voting record
Holds no elected public office. Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · GOTV Intel review of official candidate lists
Newest first. A close vote was decided by 5% of the votes cast or less (or 10 votes or fewer, under a fifth of the votes). Broke with party: voted against most of their party, where the record gives the party split.
Their Money
Campaign finance
- Last Change
- Profile updated · Sep 24
- Raised
- $438,700cycle to date through Jul 22
- Cash on Hand
- $70,293cycle to date through Jul 22
- Spent
- $368,407cycle to date through Jul 22
- Debts Owed
- $50,000cycle to date through Jul 22
- Next Report Due
- Q3 Report · Oct 15
View on FEC.govFEC, cycle to date through Jul 22, 2026
Top Payees
Who the campaign paid most, as its filing reports it.
- Jmb Media Group$42,001.68
- Sweater Vest Strategies$27,600.00
- Impact Printing$19,663.37
- Ngpvan$19,110.00
- Bumperactive$15,510.18
Campaign finance — Doug Chapin For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Doug Chapin For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 22, 2026
Raised $438,699.80 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $368,407.29 · cash on hand $70,292.51 · debts owed by the committee $50,000.00 — through Jul 22, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $357,047.95 (81%); PACs and other political committees $8,234.07 (2%); Candidate contributions $23,350.63 (5%); Candidate loans $50,000.00 (11%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $67.15 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): staff, contractors and reimbursements $80,264.14; digital $72,887.64; other $63,724.03; general consulting $27,600.00; direct mail $26,913.68; compliance and treasurer $7,000.00.
Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Federal Election Commission
Money shows as the filings named here report it. Payees are who the campaign paid; individual contributors are not shown.
Advertising
Who is advertising for and against Doug
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $1,500–$2,100 (ad ranges); outside Google ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. Against: outside Google ads $0–$0; opponent campaign ads $0–$0; Snap $0; broadcast TV not searched; FEC independent expenditures $0. 2026 cycle. Broadcast TV: not yet searched. Meta not included.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — DOUG CHAPIN FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (DOUG CHAPIN FOR CONGRESS). 2 ads since Nov 2024; $1,500–$2,100 (Google creative spend ranges).
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · Google Political Ads Transparency Report (bundle updated 2026-09-23 21:37 PT) · source
Spend as each platform or filing reports it. Each line is a separate measure, and they are not added together.
In Their Words
What they have said, on the record
“Far too many members of Congress, including mine, are content to stay in Washington, away from their constituents. I want to be the kind of representative who shows up, who looks his constituents in the eye and answers their questions.”
“When you make a to-do list, you put the most important thing first. The founders put Congress first in the Constitution. The way this Congress has allowed this president to act like a king and impose tariffs is inexcusable and must be reversed.”
“We have to break the grip of for-profit health insurance companies in this country. I'm all-in-on day one-on single-payer healthcare and Medicare For All. We have to put patients back in the driver's seat.”
“Minnesota's 6th Congressional District is one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. One in five residents moved here in the last five years - but their congressman has been missing in action for nearly just as long. We have real momentum, a changing district and every reason to believe we can win in November.”
“I'm a self-described election geek who has spent 40 years defending and improving democracy across the country. I'm running for Congress because our democracy - and our Congress - is broken. We need a Congress that stands up, does its job and serves the people, not a rubber stamp for a president or a Supreme Court that act as if they're untouchable.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Minnesota 6th Congressional District election, 2026Aug 11, 2026 · Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia
- Update: Emmer, Chapin will face off for 6th District in NovemberAug 11, 2026 · Press · St. Cloud LIVE
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://www.chapinforcongress.com captured 2026-09-24T21:32:02Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://www.chapinforcongress.com
Source: chapinforcongress.com (active; $438K raised per FEC)
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Minnesota 6th Congressional District
- Tom EmmerRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Minnesota 6th District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Doug Chapin" (DFL) on the MN official election authority certified candidate list for the 2026 General Election (as of read 2026-09-24). Checked 2026-09-24.
Sep 24, 2026 · Official · MN official election authority · sourceU.S. Representative · MN-06
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for Doug yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_1tka0zmee.
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