Who Is Running in Minnesota Congressional District 3rd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Kelly Morrison
(Incumbent)Economy
MediumKelly Morrison supports building a robust economy by lowering costs for healthcare, housing, and childcare, and by investing in innovation, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. She advocates for training a skilled workforce, strengthening unions, and ensuring a fair tax system. Morrison opposed the Trump Administration's attempt to suspend SNAP funding and testified against the Republican budget bill.
Immigration
HighKelly Morrison advocates against additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), citing concerns over their actions and stating that agencies should not receive funding if they violate constitutional rights. She supports comprehensive immigration reform, asserting that a smoother path to legal residence or citizenship is overdue. Morrison also engages in congressional oversight of ICE detention facilities and has challenged restrictions on congressional access.
Healthcare
HighRepresentative Kelly Morrison advocates for continued access to affordable healthcare, emphasizing the importance of ACA subsidies to prevent skyrocketing premiums for families and small businesses. She voted against H.R. 6703, the 'Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act,' criticizing its provision to strip abortion coverage. Morrison has also called for real solutions to what she describes as a 'health care crisis' impacting working-class Americans.
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| Issue | Kelly Morrison |
|---|---|
| Economy | Kelly Morrison supports building a robust economy by lowering costs for healthcare, housing, and childcare, and by investing in innovation, infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. She advocates for training a skilled workforce, strengthening unions, and ensuring a fair tax system. Morrison opposed the Trump Administration's attempt to suspend SNAP funding and testified against the Republican budget bill. Medium |
| Immigration | Kelly Morrison advocates against additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), citing concerns over their actions and stating that agencies should not receive funding if they violate constitutional rights. She supports comprehensive immigration reform, asserting that a smoother path to legal residence or citizenship is overdue. Morrison also engages in congressional oversight of ICE detention facilities and has challenged restrictions on congressional access. High |
| Healthcare | Representative Kelly Morrison advocates for continued access to affordable healthcare, emphasizing the importance of ACA subsidies to prevent skyrocketing premiums for families and small businesses. She voted against H.R. 6703, the 'Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act,' criticizing its provision to strip abortion coverage. Morrison has also called for real solutions to what she describes as a 'health care crisis' impacting working-class Americans. High |
| Climate & Energy | Kelly Morrison voted against the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act and the Don't Mess With My Home Appliances Act in 2026. She supports environmental protection and aims to protect air, land, and water for future generations, stating pride in Minnesota's history of safeguarding its natural resources. Morrison strongly opposes copper sulfide mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and condemned actions rolling back environmental protections. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Kelly Morrison, an OB-GYN, supports abortion rights and advocates for women to make their own healthcare decisions without government interference. She led legislative efforts to pass a comprehensive package protecting reproductive rights in Minnesota. In Congress, she joined over 130 House Democrats in demanding the Department of Veterans Affairs protect reproductive health care access for veterans. Her commitment stems from concerns regarding potential impacts on reproductive health care. High |
| Foreign Policy | Kelly Morrison believes that protecting the nation from foreign threats is a top federal priority, advocating for a strong military, bolstered cybersecurity, and alliances with global partners. She supports Ukraine's fight for democracy and the U.S.-Israel alliance, also calling for an immediate ceasefire, hostage return, humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Gaza, and a two-state solution. Medium |
| Education | Kelly Morrison supports school choice initiatives, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools. She advocates for eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, returning control to states and local communities. Morrison has also criticized the administration’s cuts to science and education funding. High |
| Gun Policy | Kelly Morrison supports federal red flag laws, stating she plans to co-sponsor related legislation. She also supports universal background checks and reinstating a ban on the sale of assault weapons, drawing on her experience as a physician and mother. Morrison views gun violence as a preventable tragedy and believes in bipartisan efforts to pass reforms to ensure child safety. She is a proud member of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. High |
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