Incumbent: Yes

Political office: U.S. House, Minnesota's 3rd (assumed office: 2009); Minnesota House of Representatives (1995-2009)

Biography: Paulsen graduated with a degree in mathematics from St. Olaf College. He worked in business for over 16 years, including as a business analyst at Target Corporation. During his tenure in the Minnesota House of Representatives, he served as House majority leader for two terms.

Is currently representing Minnesota 3rd

Incumbent: No

Political office: None

Biography: Phillips graduated from Brown University and University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management. He worked for a cycling apparel start-up before joining the family business, Phillips Distilling Company

First time running for office.

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2018/10/05/paulsen-phillips-voter-guide
https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/05/dean-phillips-wants-lead-democratic-challenge-erik-paulsen-what-kind-democra/

Demographics:
Male | 2,435,631 | 49.5%
Female | 2,483,848 | 50.5%
White | 4,400,282 | 89.4%
Black or African American | 171,731 | 3.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native | 54,967 | 1.1%
Asian | 141,968 | 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 143,382 | 2.9%

Minnesota had highest voter turnout in U.S. for 2016 presidential election, 74.7%.

2) Education

3) Energy & Environment

4) Reforming Health Care

5) Restoring Fiscal
6) Discipline to Washington

7) Revitalizing our 
8) Economy

9) Transportation

10) Veterans