Eric Pratt maintains a commanding lead in the Minnesota 2nd Congressional District Republican primary following Tyler Kistner’s mid-April withdrawal, which removed the primary challenger who had previously served as the GOP nominee in 2020 and 2022. Kistner cited an upcoming Marine Corps Reserve deployment to the Middle East as the reason for exiting the race for the open seat previously held by Democrat Angie Craig. At the May 2 district convention, Pratt secured 65% delegate support against a late-entering rival, Jeremy Westby, who subsequently withdrew and endorsed him. With the August 11 primary approaching and candidate filing deadlines passed, Pratt faces no active opposition, though any unforeseen late filing or residency challenge could alter the field before voters decide.