Rep. Stauber, DFL challenger Schultz square off in 8th Congressional District debate

By KSTP

The environment and economy are two issues dominating a congressional race in northeastern Minnesota.

Incumbent 8th Congressional District Congressman Pete Stauber (R) is being challenged by state lawmaker Jen Schultz (D).

The pair faced off in a debate Monday night, moderated by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor Kevin Doran at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd.

The 8th Congressional District stretches from the north Twin Cities metro to the Canadian border.

Stauber, a former Duluth police officer, won the seat back in 2018.

DFL 8th Congressional District candidate Jen Schultz, left, and incumbent Republican Rep. Pete Stauber, right, participate in a debate Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at Madden’s Resort in Brainerd. (KSTP)

Meanwhile, Schultz is an economics professor at the University of Minnesota and currently serves in the Minnesota House.