--- title: "Osberg vs. Fischbach: 2026 Minnesota’s 7th District race" url: "https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-07" updated: "2026-08-12" source: "Candidates' campaign sites and Ballotpedia, quoted verbatim" publisher: "Pluribus" --- # 2026 Minnesota’s 7th District race: Erik Osberg (D) vs. Michelle Fischbach (R) Rating: Safe R · Election: November 3, 2026 · Ballot checked: October 9, 2026 · Positions captured: August 12, 2026 Incumbent Republican Michelle Fischbach faces Democratic challenger Erik Osberg in the general election for Minnesota's 7th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. The matchup centers on conservative agricultural priorities, border enforcement, gun rights, and opposition to federal healthcare regulations in western Minnesota. ## Candidates - **Erik Osberg** (Democrat) · [Campaign site](https://www.erikosberg4congress.com/) · [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Erik_Osberg) - **Michelle Fischbach** (Republican) · [Campaign site](https://www.fischbachforcongress.com/) · [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Fischbach) ## Issues ### Agriculture & Rural Infrastructure Salience: high **Erik Osberg:** No documented position in our sources **Michelle Fischbach:** Supports farmers and rural infrastructure Fischbach emphasizes supporting farmers and ranchers as the economic foundation of western Minnesota. She advocates rebuilding rural infrastructure, securing trade agreements, and reducing regulatory burdens on agricultural producers. - Rebuild rural Minnesota's infrastructure to facilitate crop and livestock transportation - Support trade deals that expand international markets for local farmers - Invest in rural workforce development programs > “We must support our farmers and ranchers, who are the backbone of our economy, and rebuild our outdated infrastructure in western Minnesota to create greater rural prosperity.” > — Michelle Fischbach, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Fischbach) ### Abortion & Reproductive Rights Salience: high **Erik Osberg:** No documented position in our sources **Michelle Fischbach:** Opposes abortion and supports restrictions Fischbach maintains a strict pro-life stance, advocating for the protection of unborn life at all stages. She opposes federal funding for abortion services and supports legislative restrictions on reproductive procedures. - Protect the fundamental right to life for the unborn at all developmental stages - Oppose taxpayer-funded abortions and federal funding to abortion providers - Support pro-life federal legislation > “We must protect the unborn, who have the fundamental right to life, and defend the sanctity of innocent human life at all stages.” > — Michelle Fischbach, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Fischbach) > “I am proudly pro-life and will always support legislation that protects innocent human life and defends the sanctity of life at all stages.” > — Michelle Fischbach, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Fischbach) ### Border Security & Immigration Salience: high **Erik Osberg:** No documented position in our sources **Michelle Fischbach:** Supports border wall and enforcement Fischbach advocates for strong border enforcement measures, including completing the southern border wall and increasing resources for federal law enforcement. She strongly opposes sanctuary cities and attempts to restrict Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). - Finish construction of the southern border wall - Support ICE agents in enforcing federal immigration laws and deporting unlawful entrants - Oppose sanctuary city policies and efforts to abolish ICE > “We must secure our borders and build the southern border wall.” > — Michelle Fischbach, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Fischbach) ### Gun Rights & Second Amendment Salience: medium **Erik Osberg:** No documented position in our sources **Michelle Fischbach:** Opposes gun control restrictions Fischbach takes a firm stance in defense of the Second Amendment, viewing gun ownership as a fundamental constitutional right. She vows to oppose firearm restriction bills and gun confiscation efforts. - Oppose federal gun control legislation and firearm restrictions - Protect the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms > “The United States Constitution is unambiguous: our right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Period.” > — Michelle Fischbach, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Fischbach) ### Healthcare Salience: medium **Erik Osberg:** No documented position in our sources **Michelle Fischbach:** Supports repealing Obamacare for market-based reforms Fischbach favors replacing the Affordable Care Act with market-driven reforms intended to lower costs and increase choices. She pledges to safeguard health protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions and protect senior healthcare programs. - Repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with patient-centered reforms - Promote market competition to lower health insurance premiums - Maintain coverage protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions > “Obamacare was a disaster that took important health care choices away from millions of Americans.” > — Michelle Fischbach, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Fischbach) ### Veterans & Military Salience: medium **Erik Osberg:** No documented position in our sources **Michelle Fischbach:** Supports VA reform and military funding Fischbach supports expanding resources for the military and improving healthcare access for military veterans through Department of Veterans Affairs reforms. - Provide military personnel with tools needed to execute defense missions - Improve veteran access to healthcare and job placement programs through VA reform > “I will help President Trump rebuild our military and keep America strong, and I will fight for our veterans to ensure they have access to world-class health care and workforce development programs.” > — Michelle Fischbach, via [Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Michelle_Fischbach) ### Election Integrity & Democracy Salience: medium **Erik Osberg:** No documented position in our sources **Michelle Fischbach:** Objected to 2020 electoral certification During the joint session of Congress on January 6-7, 2021, Fischbach voted against certifying the 2020 presidential election electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania. - Voted against certifying Arizona's 2020 electoral votes - Voted against certifying Pennsylvania's 2020 electoral votes ## Polls and markets _Updated Oct 31._ - [Polymarket](https://polymarket.com/event/mn-07-house-election-winner) — MN-07 House Election Winner: Republicans 95.6%, Democrats 3.5% - [Kalshi](https://kalshi.com/events/KXHOUSERACE-MN07-26) — MN-07 House winner?: Michelle Fischbach 95.9%, Erik Osberg 5.2% - [Kalshi](https://kalshi.com/events/KXMNPRIMARY-07R26) — MN-07 Republican nominee?: Michelle Fischbach 99.0%, Dave Hughes 1.0% - [Kalshi](https://kalshi.com/events/KXMNPRIMARY-07D26) — MN-07 Democratic nominee?: Erik Osberg 99.0%, Steve Carlson 4.0%, Jared Adams 2.0% [View this race on 2026election.com](https://www.2026election.com/race/2026-house-mn-07)