Kelly Morrison

In the 2024 House race for MN-3, Kelly Morrison (D) won with 58.4% of the vote, defeating Tad Jude (R) who received 41.5%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Kelly Morrison's 17.0-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Dean Phillips (D) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.