[Hermantown, MN] – State Senator Grant Hauschild announced today that he will not be a candidate for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District.
Hauschild, who represents Minnesota’s 3rd Senate District, the state’s largest and most rural district spanning the Iron Range, North Shore, and over half the Canadian border, has become a leading voice for northern Minnesota at the State Capitol. Since being elected in 2022, he has worked across party lines to deliver results for rural communities, including addressing the rural EMS crisis, fighting for equitable state aid for rural communities, and pushing for a better permitting process to keep Minnesota globally competitive.
In recent months, Hauschild has received encouragement from people across northern Minnesota to consider a campaign for Congress. After thoughtful reflection, he said his focus remains on serving the people of his Senate District and spending time with his young family.
“I’ve been grateful for the encouragement to consider a run for Congress in Minnesota’s 8th District. After giving it careful thought, I’ve decided now is not the right time,” said Senator Hauschild. “My focus is on making sure Northern Minnesota has a voice in the Senate Majority and spending as much time as I can with my young family. We’ve accomplished a lot for northern Minnesota, and there’s still important work ahead to keep delivering for our region.”
Hauschild is known for his bipartisan approach to solving problems facing rural communities. He is proud to serve as Senate Co-Chair of the Minnesota Civility Caucus and is a co-founder of the Senate DFL Blue Dog Coalition made up of moderate legislatures seeking bipartisan solutions to the biggest challenges facing Minnesota.
