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U.S. House · MN-01 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Jake Johnson

Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District

Rochester math teacher and union advocate focused on lower costs, public accountability and investment in southern Minnesota’s small towns.

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DistrictMN-01
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Jake stands.

Campaign position

End tariffs and the Iran war

  • Would vote to end broad tariffs and the Iran war, which he identifies as drivers of food, fuel and farm costs

Campaign position

Shift tax relief toward working families

  • Supports tax cuts for families and small businesses financed by higher taxes and fewer loopholes for the wealthy

Campaign position

Balance budgets and restrict federal borrowing

  • Supports a balanced-budget amendment and would oppose raising the debt ceiling until the budget is balanced

Campaign position

Ban congressional trading and lobbying

  • Supports term limits and bans on lawmakers trading stocks or later becoming lobbyists

Campaign position

Pass a farm bill and repair rights

  • Supports a bipartisan farm bill and farmers’ right to repair the equipment they own

Campaign position

Restore health coverage and food assistance

  • Would extend insurance tax credits and reverse cuts to Medicaid and SNAP while protecting retirement benefits

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Before the 2026 election

    Accomplishment

    Held town halls in every county

    Held 21 in-person town halls, covering each county in Minnesota’s First Congressional District.

  • Accomplishment

    Twice recognized for math teaching

    Received statewide recognition for mathematics education twice.

  • Experience

    Rochester high school math teacher

    Teaches students in courses ranging from remedial mathematics to advanced placement calculus.

  • Experience

    Government relations coordinator

    Worked on policy and budget issues and served on his union’s bargaining team.

  • Experience

    Minnesota Jump$tart Coalition board member

    Served on the board of an organization promoting financial literacy for children and young adults.

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