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John Nagel

U.S. House District 5

2026 Minnesota U.S. House — District 5 — General Election · November 3, 2026

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Last reviewed September 15, 2026

Overview

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2026 Minnesota U.S. House — District 5 — General Election on November 3, 2026
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U.S. House District 5 · Republican · Candidate
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Certified August 18, 2026 primary nominee: John Nagel

Votes: 7777; Percent: 52.16%

The Minnesota State Canvassing Board certified the August 11, 2026 State Primary results on August 18, 2026.

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Washington’s reckless spending is driving up prices on everything. I will put working families first. Government is too big, too wasteful, and too intrusive. I will cut taxes, fight inflation, eliminate fraud and waste, and restore accountability in Washington.

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Washington’s reckless spending is driving up prices on everything. I will put working families first. Government is too big, too wasteful, and too intrusive. I will cut taxes, fight inflation, eliminate fraud and waste, and restore accountability in Washington.

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For years, Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies have tied the hands of law enforcement and cost innocent people their lives. In Congress, I will work with the Attorney General to make sure violent criminals are kept off our streets, schools are fully protected, and our men and women in blue receive the funding and support they deserve. As a law enforcement officer, I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that police officers bring to their communities. Our nation must stand with law enforcement and empower them to keep every American safe.

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For years, Democrats’ soft-on-crime policies have tied the hands of law enforcement and cost innocent people their lives. In Congress, I will work with the Attorney General to make sure violent criminals are kept off our streets, schools are fully protected, and our men and women in blue receive the funding and support they deserve. As a law enforcement officer, I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that police officers bring to their communities. Our nation must stand with law enforcement and empower them to keep every American safe.

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Ilhan Omar and the Democratic Party have pushed for a wide-open southern border for years, and the results have been devastating: more drugs flooding our communities, more human trafficking, and more violent criminals entering our country. The Trump Administration has made significant progress to finally secure the border and put Americans first. In Congress, I will fight to make sure our border is locked down so tightly that Democrats can never tear it open again. Border security is not just an immigration issue; it is a national security issue, and I will treat it as such. I support legal immigration, faster processing, and policies that reward those who follow the rules.

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Ilhan Omar and the Democratic Party have pushed for a wide-open southern border for years, and the results have been devastating: more drugs flooding our communities, more human trafficking, and more violent criminals entering our country. The Trump Administration has made significant progress to finally secure the border and put Americans first. In Congress, I will fight to make sure our border is locked down so tightly that Democrats can never tear it open again. Border security is not just an immigration issue; it is a national security issue, and I will treat it as such. I support legal immigration, faster processing, and policies that reward those who follow the rules.

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For too long, our school system has been hijacked by activists who care more about pushing political agendas than teaching our kids the basics. Parents are sick of their children falling behind in reading, math, and science. In Congress, I will fight to ensure our schools return to their core purpose: educating our children and preparing them for success. We need classrooms that focus on learning, not indoctrination. A strong America starts with strong schools.

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For too long, our school system has been hijacked by activists who care more about pushing political agendas than teaching our kids the basics. Parents are sick of their children falling behind in reading, math, and science. In Congress, I will fight to ensure our schools return to their core purpose: educating our children and preparing them for success. We need classrooms that focus on learning, not indoctrination. A strong America starts with strong schools.

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From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will stand up for constitutional freedoms and common-sense conservative values. I will also put American interests first—supporting our allies, deterring our enemies, and restoring strong leadership on the world stage. America should never be reliant on foreign nations that drive up energy prices and weaken us on the world stage. I will fight to unleash American energy, cut costs for hardworking families, and end our dangerous reliance on foreign adversaries. With strong leadership, we can achieve American energy dominance.

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From the Second Amendment to free speech, our rights are under attack. I will stand up for constitutional freedoms and common-sense conservative values. I will also put American interests first—supporting our allies, deterring our enemies, and restoring strong leadership on the world stage. America should never be reliant on foreign nations that drive up energy prices and weaken us on the world stage. I will fight to unleash American energy, cut costs for hardworking families, and end our dangerous reliance on foreign adversaries. With strong leadership, we can achieve American energy dominance.

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Extremists like Ilhan Omar have tried to divide our communities with dangerous rhetoric, radical politics, and open displays of antisemitism. In Congress, I will work to bring people together around our shared American values. I will never tolerate Jew-hatred in any form and will always put people before politics. Our district deserves a leader who unites, not divides, someone who will stand up to the radicals who push hate and extremism.

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Extremists like Ilhan Omar have tried to divide our communities with dangerous rhetoric, radical politics, and open displays of antisemitism. In Congress, I will work to bring people together around our shared American values. I will never tolerate Jew-hatred in any form and will always put people before politics. Our district deserves a leader who unites, not divides, someone who will stand up to the radicals who push hate and extremism.

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John Nagel is a proven leader whose integrity and commitment to Minnesota are reflected in his 30-year career with the State Patrol.

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John Nagel is a proven leader whose integrity and commitment to Minnesota are reflected in his 30-year career with the State Patrol.

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Lower Costs, Less Waste

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Lower Costs, Less Waste

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Protect Our Kids' Education

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Protect Our Kids' Education

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Defend Our Values & Freedom

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Defend Our Values & Freedom

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Campaign finance

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FEC candidate totals October 1, 2025 through July 22, 2026.

Total receipts
$747,046.28
Total disbursements
$700,124.72
Cash on hand
$46,921.56
Committee debt
$33,270.04
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Candidate ID: H6MN05357

Name: NAGEL, JOHN

Office: House

State: MN

District: 05

Coverage start: 2025-10-01

Coverage end: 2026-07-22

Total receipts: $747046.28

Total disbursements: $700124.72

Cash on hand: $46921.56

Debts owed by committee: $33270.04

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Minnesota election record — John Nagel

    Minnesota Secretary of State

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    John Nagel — candidate-owned primary source

    John Nagel campaign

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    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Official campaign contact filing

    NAGEL FOR CONGRESS — current FEC Statement of Organization

    Federal Election Commission

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  4. Campaign-finance record

    John Nagel — official FEC candidate totals

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