Trina Swanson
Candidate for Minnesota 8th Congressional District · Democrat
On the 2026 ballotChallenger · Minnesota 8th Congressional District · Nov 3 General
Ballot status source: Minnesota Secretary of State — November 3, 2026 State General Election candidate file: U.S. Representative District 8 — 'Trina Swanson', DFL · read Sep 24, 2026
The District
What Minnesota 8th Congressional District covers
Covers all of St. Louis County, Koochiching County, Beltrami County, Itasca County, Cass County, Lake County, Aitkin County, Lake of the Woods County, Cook County, Pine County, Crow Wing County, Clearwater County, Carlton County, Mille Lacs County, Mahnomen County and 3 more; parts of Hubbard County, Becker County and Washington County.
Includes Hibbing, Babbitt, Duluth (part), Hoyt Lakes, Mountain Iron, Baxter, Bemidji, Chisago City, Cloquet, Cohasset, Crosslake, Emily and 189 more.
834 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; the 2022/2024 year layers for 27163 point at it
Results
Certified results for Minnesota 8th Congressional District
U.S. Representative District 8
2024 State General Election · Nov 5, 2024| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete StauberRepublican | Republican | 244,498 | 58.0% |
| Jen SchultzDemocratic-Farmer-Labor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 176,724 | 41.9% |
| Write-inOther party | Other party | 384 | 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 8
2022 State General Election · Nov 8, 2022| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete StauberRepublican | Republican | 188,755 | 57.2% |
| Jen SchultzDemocratic-Farmer-Labor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 141,009 | 42.7% |
| Write-inOther party | Other party | 316 | 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 8
2020 State General Election · Nov 3, 2020| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pete StauberRepublican | Republican | 223,432 | 56.8% |
| Quinn NystromDemocratic-Farmer-Labor | Democratic-Farmer-Labor | 147,853 | 37.6% |
| Judith SchwartzbackerOther party | Other party | 22,190 | 5.6% |
| Write-inOther party | Other party | 236 | 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
- $316,706cycle to date through Jul 22
- Cash on Hand
- $90,423cycle to date through Jul 22
- Spent
- $226,283cycle to date through Jul 22
- Debts Owed
- $0cycle 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.
- Neon Strategies$27,095.00
- Ngp Van$11,495.00
- Advantage Emblem & Screen Printing$9,983.19
- Js Print Group$9,145.56
- Cksc Llc$8,000.00
Campaign finance — Trina For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026 · Official · Federal Election CommissionFinance Reports
Campaign finance — Trina For Congress: Pre-Primary 2026, through Jul 22, 2026
Raised $316,706.12 this election cycle (as reported) · spent $226,282.96 · cash on hand $90,423.16 · debts owed by the committee $0.00 — through Jul 22, 2026. Where the money came from (cycle to date, as reported): Individuals $306,436.53 (97%); PACs and other political committees $10,200.00 (3%); Other receipts (refunds, offsets, other) $69.59 (0%). Where it went (itemized operating expenditures this cycle, FEC-processed through Sep 20, 2026): digital $51,211.90; staff, contractors and reimbursements $40,938.30; general consulting $34,400.00; direct mail $28,850.75; other $15,356.04; compliance and treasurer $8,000.00.
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 Trina
Advertising summary — for and against (2026 cycle)
For: own campaign on Google $0–$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.
Apr 30, 2026 · Official · Ads summary (2026 cycle)Google/YouTube ads — TRINA FOR CONGRESS (supporting)
The candidate's own campaign (TRINA FOR CONGRESS). 1 ads since Nov 2024; $0–$100 (Google creative spend ranges).
Apr 30, 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
“When the new administration asked her to carry out directives she believed were unethical, Trina did what she's always done: she stood on principle. She walked away from her career rather than compromise her oath.”
“I'm running because too many people here feel unheard and left behind. Work should buy you a life with dignity. You shouldn't go bankrupt if you get sick.”
In the News
Press coverage
- Swanson, Stauber set for 8th District race after dominating primariesAug 13, 2026 · Press · KAXE
- Trina Swanson bets immigration experience can overcome long odds in Minnesota 8th DistrictAug 6, 2026 · Press · Star Tribune
Headlines link to the original reporting, captured on the date shown.
Reach Them
Websites and accounts
Campaign website capture
Campaign website https://trinaforcongress.com captured 2026-09-24T21:32:26Z (1280x900 viewport, logged-out).
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · sourceCampaign website: https://trinaforcongress.com
Source: trinaforcongress.com (active; $334K raised per FEC; DFL-endorsed)
Sep 24, 2026 · Self-published · Campaign website · source
The 2026 Field
Who else is running for Minnesota 8th Congressional District
- Pete StauberRepublican · Incumbent · On the 2026 ballot
The Paper Trail
Filings, results and exhibits
On the ballot: U.S. House, Minnesota 8th District — November 3, 2026 general election
Listed as "Trina Swanson" (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-08
Democrat · Candidate · On the 2026 ballot
Sep 19, 2026 · Official
Not on file for Trina yet: Polls. Coverage varies by state and office.
File read Sep 25, 2026. Each item names its source. Record ID p_pgm39mpbb.
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