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Trina Swanson
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Minnesota’s 8th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Trina Swanson is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Minnesota’s 8th District on November 3, 2026, against Pete Stauber (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Trina Swanson’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Trina Swanson’s campaign has raised $727,330 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $176,816 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$686,590
- PACs and other committees$30,280
- Political party committees$10,390
- Other$70
From donors who gave over $200: $180,549 after refunds, in gifts through July 22, 2026; 80% from Minnesota, 20% from other states. Top states: Minnesota $144,057 (80%), Ohio $6,700 (4%), Missouri $6,000 (3%), Wisconsin $5,000 (3%), District of Columbia $4,850 (3%). About 280 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6MN08179 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Trina Swanson’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Trina Swanson (Democratic); Pete Stauber (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Pete Stauber (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Minnesota 8th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Minnesota race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Minnesota
Early voting: Sep 18 – Nov 2. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Minnesota
- Check your registration on Minnesota’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Minnesota
Ballots already cast in Minnesota: 419,189 (absentee accepted, by mail and in person, as of Oct 23; Minnesota Secretary of State): 17% of 2022 midterm turnout in Minnesota (2,525,873) · 11% of registered voters in Minnesota
About Trina Swanson
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Trina Swanson quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Attorney; started a law firm after leaving federal service. · trinaforcongress.com (source for Attorney; started a law firm after leaving federal service.) (archived copy of the source for Attorney; started a law firm after leaving federal service.)
- Former Director of International Operations at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. · trinaforcongress.com (source for Former Director of International Operations at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.) (archived copy of the source for Former Director of International Operations at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.)
Endorsements
- Minnesota DFL (Congressional District 8 convention) · dfl.org (source for the Minnesota DFL (Congressional District 8 convention) endorsement)
- Women Winning · womenwinning.org (source for the Women Winning endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Women Winning endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at trinaforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), trinaforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), trinaforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Trina doesn't take corporate PAC money. Every dollar comes from people like you — neighbors who believe MN-8 deserves better.” trinaforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “I will fight for universal healthcare.” trinaforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Minnesotans deserve jobs close to home with livable wages, strong union protections, and stability.” trinaforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “I support permanent legal status for Dreamers who grew up here and contribute to our communities. An earned path to citizenship is both fair and practical.” trinaforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: No statement found (looked at trinaforcongress.com (checked for Housing, page 1); October 25, 2026).
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Trina Swanson has used:
Photo of Trina Swanson: Trina Swanson for Congress (photo of Trina Swanson), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Trina Swanson been backed by AIPAC?
No. Trina Swanson has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Trina Swanson had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.