Erik Osberg

D

Won the August 11, 2026 Democratic primary over Steve Carlson.

Osberg is a small business owner from western Minnesota running as the Democratic nominee against incumbent Michelle Fischbach, campaigning on rural healthcare, agriculture, public education, and reducing corporate influence in politics.[3]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Campaigns on making healthcare more affordable and accessible, particularly for rural communities.[3]

    “Make healthcare more affordable and accessible, especially for rural families, seniors, and communities that rely on local clinics and hospitals.”

In their words — priorities

  • Defend constitutional rights and protect fair elections.[3]
  • Get corporate money out of politics, including a constitutional amendment ending Citizens United and a ban on individual stock trading by members of Congress.[3]
  • Make healthcare more affordable and accessible for rural families, seniors, and communities that rely on local clinics and hospitals.[3]
  • Protect and expand federal support for public schools, students, and teachers.[3]
  • Support farms, small businesses, and rural economies with federal backing for local solutions on housing, childcare, and public safety.[3]

Background

  • Describes himself as a husband, father, and small-business owner who has worked in the financial sector, public sector, media, and trades.[3]
  • Describes himself as 'a rural candidate for a rural district,' running to represent western Minnesota.[3]

Campaign money

Raised $335K · spent $221K · $114K cash on hand (through 2026-07-22) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Michelle Fischbach · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 3.Erik Osberg for Congress · Erik Osberg for Congress campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words