Eric Pratt secured the Republican nomination for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District after Tyler Kistner withdrew in April 2026 due to Marine Reserve activation and Jeremy Westby dropped out following the May convention, where Pratt captured 65% of delegate support. With no remaining primary opponents, Pratt advanced unopposed in the August 11 vote, producing the current trader consensus reflected in market pricing. Kistner's prior candidacies in 2020 and 2022 and the district's competitive history against the Democratic incumbent had initially shaped interest, but the field consolidation established Pratt's position. Late developments such as a successful residency challenge or party intervention could still affect final certification in rare cases.