Kaela Berg campaigns for Congress in Minnesota's second district
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Updated · The Guardian · May 3
Kaela Berg campaigns for Congress in Minnesota's second district
7 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 3
The Saint Paul state representative and Endeavor Air flight attendant is seeking the open seat as Democrat Angie Craig runs for the Senate, facing Matt Klein and Matt Little.
Berg says her union leadership and experience living paycheck to paycheck drive her platform of workers' rights, universal healthcare, lower costs and opposition to Trump tariffs.
She is part of a wider labor-backed Democratic push in the 2026 midterms, and has also criticised Minnesota immigration enforcement operations that sparked protests after two civilians were killed.
Can a flight attendant working to make ends meet effectively challenge corporate power from inside Congress?
As local hospitals face financial collapse, can a universal healthcare platform offer immediate relief?
The Battle for Minnesota’s 2nd District: Can Flight Attendant Kaela Berg Win Back Blue-Collar Voters in 2026?
Overview
The 2026 open seat in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, created by Angie Craig's Senate run, has turned a once safe Democratic district into a key battleground. This change gives Republicans a rare chance to flip the seat in a competitive D+3 district. Democratic candidates Klein and Little hold a strong fundraising lead, while Republican Tyler Kistner's withdrawal leaves Eric Pratt as the sole GOP contender. Meanwhile, Kaela Berg, a former flight attendant and union leader, champions working-class issues like preserving local healthcare and fighting for labor rights. Her campaign reflects a broader Democratic effort to reconnect with blue-collar voters amid shifting political dynamics.