Minnesota's 7th congressional district
Minnesota's 7th congressional district covers almost all of the western side of Minnesota except for the far south, which is in the 1st district. It is by far the state's largest district, and has a very rural character. Cities in the district include Moorhead, Fergus Falls, Alexandria and Willmar.
Historically, the district has leaned Republican; it has a CPVI of R+12. It has been represented since 1991 by Collin Peterson, a member of the DFL. He is rated 26% conservative by the American Conservative Union for 2017 and 57% progressive by a liberal group. It is the second-most Republican leaning district in the country to be represented by a Democrat after Utah's 4th congressional district.
List of members representing the district
Elections
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
Election results from presidential races
Election results from presidential races:| Year | Office | Results | Political parties that won the district |
| 2000 | President | George W. Bush 54 - Al Gore 40% | Republican Party |
| 2004 | President | George W. Bush 55 - John Kerry 43% | Republican Party |
| 2008 | President | John McCain 50 - Barack Obama 47% | Republican Party |
| 2012 | President | Mitt Romney 53.9 - Barack Obama 44.1% | Republican Party |
| 2016 | President | Donald Trump 61.8 - Hillary Clinton 31% | Republican Party |