State Sen. Eric Pratt holds a commanding position in the Minnesota 2nd Congressional District Republican primary following Tyler Kistner’s withdrawal in mid-April due to Marine Corps Reserve activation. The April exit left Pratt as the sole major candidate ahead of the district’s May 2 endorsing convention, where he secured 65 percent delegate support before a late-entering rival also withdrew and endorsed him. With the August 11 primary now approaching and no other competitive challengers on the ballot, trader consensus reflects these developments through elevated pricing on Pratt. The open seat created by Rep. Angie Craig’s Senate bid has not altered the Republican-side dynamics, as institutional party backing and fundraising continuity favor the four-term state legislator.