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U.S. House · MN-08 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Trina Swanson

Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District

Former federal immigration official and Minnesota attorney focused on local health care, safe mining, fair markets and lawful immigration reform.

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DistrictMN-08
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Trina stands.

Campaign position

Expand universal and local health care

  • Supports universal coverage, insurance tax credits and lower prescription costs while stabilizing rural clinics and hospitals

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Require scientifically safe mining practices

  • Supports mining and union jobs where impartial scientific review establishes safety, with strong technology and water safeguards

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Enforce antitrust laws to lower costs

  • Would enforce competition laws against corporate concentration that raises prices for food, fuel and daily necessities

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Protect the Boundary Waters watershed

  • Supports science-based protection of the wilderness and clean water, alongside conservation jobs and tourism

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Expand immigration processing and earned citizenship

  • Supports more judges and officers, secure borders, permanent status for Dreamers and an earned citizenship pathway

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Strengthen Tribal consultation and stable funding

  • Supports direct consultation with Tribal governments and advance appropriations for essential services in Indian Country

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2025

    Experience

    Minnesota law firm founder

    Returned to Minnesota and founded a law firm after leaving her federal immigration career.

  • Accomplishment

    Received two DHS Secretary’s Awards

    Earned two Department of Homeland Security Secretary's Awards for exceptional service.

  • Experience

    USCIS international operations director

    Led international operations at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, overseeing overseas offices and emergency responses.

  • Experience

    Federal officer in Germany and Kenya

    Served in Germany and Kenya, leading immigration operations and addressing security and criminal threats.

  • Experience

    U.S. Bankruptcy Court staff member

    Began her public-service career at the federal bankruptcy court in Duluth, assisting attorneys and the public.

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