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Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) | ChamberLight

Net Sentiment

+28

306 votes · 119th

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Sitting Representative · Minnesota

Pete Stauber

Republican (R)HouseMinnesotaRunning for Re-election

Representative from Minnesota, District 8 since 2019. Subcommittee Chair, Natural Resources Committee.

Since 2019@RepPeteStauberNext election IN 1 MO

R · MN

Pete Stauber

U.S. Representative · Minnesota · Since '19

Candidate for MN-8(R)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

39Days AwayNov 3, 2026

Participation98%

Party Unity95%

Bipartisan5%

Net+28

Candidate for MN-8(R)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

Scorecard

Good Look · 167

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▲Good Look

1

Senate overturns Boundary Waters protections, a boon for Chilean mining company

Representative Pete Stauber celebrated the Senate's passage of his bill to reverse the mining ban in Minnesota's Superior National Forest.

Ethics/CorruptionEnvironment/ClimateEconomy

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◆Mixed & Info

4

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

GOP delegation asks AG to review Moriarty decision before mass shooting

Stauber joined two Minnesota colleagues in asking the attorney general to review the decision not to charge the gunman before the shooting.

Criminal JusticeGun Policy

Associated Press+3

Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area - AP News

Representative Pete Stauber introduced the resolution, arguing that the mining ban endangered U.S. mineral security and cost jobs.

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/ClimateEconomy

Duluth News Tribune+11

Luke Gulbranson, reality TV star and model, to challenge Stauber

Republican Representative Pete Stauber faces a high-profile primary challenge from reality TV star Luke Gulbranson in Minnesota’s 8th District.

Foreign PolicyHealthcareImmigration

The 10 Public Lands Most at Risk for Mining and Drilling

Representative Pete Stauber advocated for reversing the mining ban near the Boundary Waters, citing job growth and mineral security.

InfrastructureEnvironment/ClimateEconomy

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▼Bad Look

1

America Last

Representative Pete Stauber introduced the resolution to repeal mining protections and defended the move on national security grounds.

Environment/ClimateDefense/MilitaryEconomy

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FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

GOP delegation asks AG to review Moriarty decision before mass shooting

Stauber joined two Minnesota colleagues in asking the attorney general to review the decision not to charge the gunman before the shooting.

Criminal JusticeGun Policy

America Last

Representative Pete Stauber introduced the resolution to repeal mining protections and defended the move on national security grounds.

Environment/ClimateDefense/Military

Senate overturns Boundary Waters protections, a boon for Chilean mining company

Representative Pete Stauber celebrated the Senate's passage of his bill to reverse the mining ban in Minnesota's Superior National Forest.

Ethics/CorruptionEnvironment/Climate

Associated Press+3

Senate Republicans send Trump resolution to lift mining ban near Boundary Waters Canoe Area - AP News

Representative Pete Stauber introduced the resolution, arguing that the mining ban endangered U.S. mineral security and cost jobs.

Foreign PolicyEnvironment/Climate

Duluth News Tribune+11

Luke Gulbranson, reality TV star and model, to challenge Stauber

Republican Representative Pete Stauber faces a high-profile primary challenge from reality TV star Luke Gulbranson in Minnesota’s 8th District.

Foreign PolicyHealthcare

The 10 Public Lands Most at Risk for Mining and Drilling

Representative Pete Stauber advocated for reversing the mining ban near the Boundary Waters, citing job growth and mineral security.

InfrastructureEnvironment/Climate

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Topics

Bad Look · 139

Articles

37

Total Votes

388

Consensus

24%

+9

Net Sentiment · 306 votes

Most DiscussedGOP delegation asks AG to review Moriarty decision before mass shooting

Top Topics

Top Coverage

Senate Overturns Boundary Waters Mining Ban

13 ART · 11 SRCApr 16, 2026

‘Summer House' alum Luke Gulbranson launches bid for Congress in Minnesota

12 ART · 12 SRCApr 16, 2026

Republican incumbent representing Minnesota's 8th congressional district since 2019; retired law enforcement officer and former minor-league hockey player.

Born

May 10, 1966 (age 60)

District

Minnesota — District 8

Office

145 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2308

Phone

202-225-6211

Voting Record664 of 676 cast · 119th Congress

Career Timeline5 milestones

'19

House Minnesota-8 (116th)

'21

House Minnesota-8 (117th)

'23

House Minnesota-8 (118th)

'25

House Minnesota-8 (119th) · 2026 House MN-8

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2026 House MN-8UPCOMING
'23
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'21
House Minnesota-8 (117th)
'19
House Minnesota-8 (116th)

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Quick Stats

ChamberHOUSE

PartyREPUBLICAN

StateMN

In Congress2019–

Congress119TH

Age60

Next Election

39

Days away

Nov 3, 2026

Committees · 3

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

Member

Small Business Committee

Member

Natural Resources Committee

Subcommittee Chair

Contact

Call D.C. office Official website (opens in new tab)@RepPeteStauber (opens in new tab)

OTHER Minnesota HOUSE MEMBERS

AC

Angie Craig

Minnesota-2

(D)

Michelle Fischbach