MN-07 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRural Rebound Initiative Coordinator (Otter Tail County, Minnesota)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMinnesota
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BackgroundRural Rebound Initiative Coordinator (Otter Tail County, Minnesota)
EducationHamline University (attended, 1996–1999)
Notable personal detailsErik Osberg is a Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor candidate for U.S. House in Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked as the Rural Rebound Initiative Coordinator for Otter Tail County and has also worked in the financial sector and as a small business owner. In April 2026, he won the DFL endorsement for MN-07 at the district convention.
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Positions
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes ensuring affordable and accessible healthcare for all, and lists expanding access to healthcare for rural communities as a campaign priority. Public statements describe healthcare as his top concern but do not provide detailed policy prescriptions on single-payer or specific reforms.
Climate & Energy
The candidate has not released detailed climate or energy policy positions; campaign materials focus on rural economic development, agriculture, healthcare, and education and say policy specifics will be developed after listening to constituents. Public reporting notes he emphasizes “sustainable agriculture” but does not provide concrete climate or energy plans. Overall, available sources show vague or not-yet-articulated positions on climate and energy.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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