Matt Little secured the DFL endorsement at the May district convention with 63 percent delegate support in the first round, establishing a clear lead over state Rep. Kaela Berg and state Sen. Matt Klein in Minnesota’s open 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary. Both rivals withdrew from further endorsement balloting yet confirmed they will contest the August 11 primary, preserving a three-way race. This recent party backing has shifted trader consensus toward Little, reflecting the typical boost endorsements provide in low-visibility primaries where delegate preferences often preview broader voter sentiment. The district’s open status following Rep. Angie Craig’s Senate bid adds focus on candidate viability ahead of the general election.