Minnesota's 8th Congressional District

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Minnesota's 8th congressional district covers the northeastern part of Minnesota. It is anchored by Duluth, Minnesota which is the fourth largest city in state. It also includes most of the Mesabi and Vermilion iron ranges. The district is best known for its mining, agriculture, tourism, and shipping industries. Politically the district leans Democratic with a CPVI of D + 3. However the DFLers in this district are not as liberal as their counterparts in the Twin Cities. Elected Republicans are few and far between; Republican strength is concentrated in the district's southern portion. The district is currently represented by Republican Chip Cravaack, who defeated DFLer incumbent Jim Oberstar in 2010. Oberstar had represented the 8th congressional district since 1975; before his defeat... (More from Freebase)

Senators

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Alan Franken Democrat 4 years in office

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Amy Klobuchar Democrat 6 years in office

Representative

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8th District Richard Nolan MyOC Group Democrat 38 years in office

District Boundary Map

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