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Republican Pete Stauber, currently serving his second term as St. Louis County commissioner, Democrat Joe Radinovich, a former DFL legislator, and Independent Ray "Skip" Sandman, a Fond du Lac tribal elder, are all vying for the open seat in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District.

Current DFL Rep. Rick Nolan announced he wouldn't be running for re-election earlier this year, a move that has huge political ramifications. Both parties have fought hard over the northern Minnesota district that President Donald Trump won in 2016.

Election 2018

8th District congressional candidates on the issues

, where they've battled over mining in the region.

If you're among the undecided voters in the district, try out this quiz to see which candidate most aligns with your thinking.

To be clear, MPR News is not telling you how to vote in this race. Select A Candidate quizzes are meant to show who's running and where they stand on major issues.

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Republican Pete Stauber, Democrat Joe Radinovich and Independent Ray "Skip" Sandman are all competing for the open seat in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District after incumbent Rep. Rick Nolan announced he wouldn't be running for re-election. Not sure how to vote? Try out this quiz.

Three candidates for Congress in the 8th District

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