Eric Pratt

RMinnesota State Senator, District 54 (since 2023; previously District 55, 2013-2023)

Eric Pratt is the Republican nominee for the open MN-02 seat. He is a sitting Minnesota state senator and former banking executive from Prior Lake.[3][4]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

On the record — official actions

actionHas served in the Minnesota State Senate since 2013 (District 55, 2013-2023; District 54, 2023-present); currently ranking minority member of the Senate Finance Committee and a member of the Capital Investment and Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy committees.[3]

Positions on the issues

SupportsExpand immigration enforcement and deportations
Says laws should be enforced fairly and consistently 'from our neighborhoods to the U.S. Border.'[4]
SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Says he supports law enforcement, first responders and policies that keep communities secure.[4]

In their words — priorities

'Restore economic stability and opportunity': says he will focus on lowering costs and supporting small businesses.[4]
'Protect communities and keep families safe': supports law enforcement and first responders, and says laws should be enforced consistently, including at the border.[4]
'Keep bad actors out of our wallets': says he will work to crack down on fraud and abuse of government programs.[4]

Background

Born and raised in Prior Lake, Minnesota; graduated from Prior Lake High School.[3]
Earned a B.A. in economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where he played Division I football, and an M.B.A. in finance from the University of St. Thomas.[3]
Worked in banking and finance, including roles as senior group manager at Target and senior vice president of risk management at U.S. Bank.[3]
Began his public service on the Prior Lake-Savage school board before being elected to the Minnesota Senate in 2012.[4]

Campaign money

Raised $511K · spent $257K · $254K cash on hand (through 2026-07-22) FEC filing ↗