Matt Little’s decisive victory in the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party endorsement process on May 9 has solidified his position as the frontrunner for the August 11 primary in the open 2nd Congressional District seat. Little secured 63 percent of delegate votes in the first round, exceeding the 60 percent threshold and outpacing state Representative Kaela Berg and state Senator Matt Klein, who have both signaled they will remain on the ballot. This convention outcome reflects strong organized support among party activists and builds on Little’s earlier straw-poll leads, giving him a clear edge in name recognition and fundraising momentum ahead of the primary. The remaining candidates continue active campaigns, but the endorsement typically provides a meaningful advantage in Minnesota’s open-primary system. Traders’ consensus pricing aligns with these developments, viewing Little’s institutional backing as the dominant factor in the race.