8th Congressional District

Coverage

Immigration lurks, but not discussed, in 6th district race

10/11/10, 02:59 PM

One of the issues facing the next Congress will be fixing America's immigration system, which many consider broken. While that issue is a hot topic in many races around the country this year, in Minnesota's 6th District race, immigration is largely playing out under the radar.

Oberstar cries foul over poll released by opponent

10/06/10, 05:01 PM

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar's campaign is questioning results of a poll released this week by his Republican challenger Chip Cravaack. The new poll, paid for by Cravaack's campaign, shows the challenger running neck and neck with Oberstar.

Economic concerns weigh heavily in the battle for the 6th District

09/29/10, 12:56 PM

In the battle for Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, an area that has suffered big job losses and high foreclosure rates, the two leading candidates for the seat say their campaigns' focus is on the economy.

Walz fights anti-incumbent sentiment in 1st District

09/14/10, 03:00 AM

Local Republicans hope anti-incumbent sentiments will help them defeat 1st District Rep. Tim Walz. With the polls showing voters angry with Democrats and their stewardship of national priorities, Republicans think the tables could be turning in their favor.

Additional Coverage

Candidates

DFL

Jim Oberstar

GOP

Chip Cravaack

Constitution

Richard Burton

Special Coverage: Minnesota's Changing 8th Congressional District

Median age:: 39.9
Per capita income:: $24,165
Individuals below poverty level:: 11.9%
Ethnicity:: White: 94.4%; Black: 0.8%; Asian: 0.6%; Hispanic: 1.2%; American Indian: 2.5%
Distribution:: Urban: 37%; Rural: 63%

8th Congressional District

The 8th District encompasses about 18 Minnesota counties -- mostly rural and farmland. It includes Duluth, Cloquet, Chisolm, Hibbing, Grand Rapids, International Falls, and Brainerd. The nation's largest deposits of iron here were discovered there in the 1800s -- thus the nickname "Iron Range" that is bestowed upon much of the region. This has been a DFL district for generations, and Rep. Jim Oberstar has held the seat since 1974.