Angela Craig — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Minnesota, 2026

U.S. Rep. Angie Craig initially voted for the Laken Riley Act last year, a bill that expanded Homeland Security requirements to detain undocumented immigrants accused of certain crimes. On March 2, 2026, she publicly expressed regret for this vote, stating in a Star Tribune commentary that supporting any bill granting new authority to ICE in the current administration was the wrong decision. This shift in position occurred following the impact of Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota.

“Angie Craig: "any bill that gives ICE new authority in this administration was the wrong decision. And I regret my vote." (Star Tribune commentary, March 2, 2026)”

Representative Angie Craig opposed the Republican-led Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, citing its failure to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits and provide reproductive care coverage. She also voted against a government funding bill, stating it would raise healthcare costs by not extending ACA premium tax credits. Craig introduced the bipartisan Diagnostic Accuracy in Sepsis Act to improve patient safety and passed the Affordable Insulin Now Act to cap insulin costs at $35 monthly.

“My Republican colleagues had ample opportunity to address the health care crisis in this country when they repeatedly rejected calls to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that expire this month. Now they’re trying to save face by putting forward an unserious bill that fails to extend the ACA tax credits and lower health care premiums for tens of thousands of Minnesotans. Unsurprisingly, Republicans’ legislation also takes aim at a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions by banning ACA plans that cover abortion – targeting safe-haven states like Minnesota that require their plans to cover reproductive care. At the end of the day, this sad excuse of a bill is a half-hearted attempt to address the health care affordability crisis President Trump and Republicans in Congress created. I look forward to my Republican colleagues having to go on the record next year on extending the ACA tax credits. Every American deserves to know where their Representative stands on making their health care more affordable. I can only hope they’ll do the right thing by ALL Americans. - Representative Angie Craig, Statement on her vote against the Republican-led Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.”

Representative Angie Craig supports clean energy initiatives and secured grants for Minnesota's Second District to lower energy costs. She advocates for biofuels, including E15 and sustainable aviation fuel, and leads bipartisan efforts to decarbonize aviation. Craig also supports the Local Water Protection Act, aiming to give local governments flexibility to reduce water pollutants. She prioritizes local constituent interests, expressing concern that some environmental policies, like the Waters of the U.S. definition, could harm family farmers.

“I pissed off some of the environmental groups from time to time. Not that I'm not trying my best to address climate change in our country. It's just on something like the Waters of the U.S., and agricultural policy, I really did think the Biden Administration needed to get the definition more correct, because my family farmers were going to be harmed. I'm gonna vote the best interests of the people that I represent. So I think we need these groups to support us, but there cannot be an expectation that every Democrat in [...] My messaging was, I'm going to keep your family safe, our community safe. That's what I'm prioritizing. And I'm going to work to lower costs and put more money in your pocket." - U.S. Representative Angie Craig, Time.com interview”

Angie Craig voted against the Republican-led Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, citing its failure to extend ACA tax credits and cover reproductive care. She also introduced and helped pass the Women's Health Protection Act, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act, and the Right to Contraceptives Act. Craig stated her fierce opposition to efforts to roll back abortion laws, aiming to prevent government overreach into personal health care decisions.

““My Republican colleagues had ample opportunity to address the health care crisis in this country when they repeatedly rejected calls to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that expire this month. Now they’re trying to save face by putting forward an unserious bill that fails to extend the ACA tax credits and lower health care premiums for tens of thousands of Minnesotans. Unsurprisingly, Republicans’ legislation also takes aim at a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions by banning ACA plans that cover abortion – targeting safe-haven states like Minnesota that require their plans to cover reproductive care. At the end of the day, this sad excuse of a bill is a half-hearted attempt to address the health care affordability crisis President Trump and Republicans in Congress created. I look forward to my Republican colleagues having to go on the record next year on extending the ACA tax credits. Every American deserves to know where their Representative stands on making their health care more affordable. I can only hope they’ll do the right thing by ALL Americans.” — Rep. Angie Craig, Statement on Her Vote Against House Republicans’ Health Care Bill, published on craig.house.gov.”

Representative Angela Craig voted against the National Defense Authorization Act, citing concerns that it abandons LGBTQ+ veterans, servicemembers, and immigrants, and expands presidential power for immigration enforcement. She later regretted her vote for the Laken Riley Act, stating that giving ICE new authority was the wrong decision. Craig also voted against an appropriations package funding the Department of Homeland Security due to concerns about the administration's immigration operations. She advocates for a humane immigration system that also secures national borders.

“While I appreciate my Democratic colleagues’ work over the past few months to strip the original House version of some of its most egregious Republican poison pills and implement important provisions, like a well-deserve pay raise for our troops, I am still deeply concerned that this bill abandons our country's LGBTQ+ veterans and servicemembers, immigrants and civil servants. These provisions don’t make our country safer, nor do they implement necessary checks on the President’s executive power – power he has used to undermine our global standing and violate the civil rights of those who have dedicated their lives to defending our freedoms. I am not enabling this President’s anti LGBTQ+, anti-immigrant and anti-worker agenda, and I am certainly not signing off on a blank check to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to continue putting our national security and servicemembers at risk." - Rep. Angie Craig, Statement on Her Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act, craig.house.gov”

Angela Craig is committed to expanding educational opportunities, including for four-year colleges and trade skills. She co-introduced the IDEA Full Funding Act to fully fund special education for individuals with disabilities. She also introduced the 21st Century Workforce Partnerships Act to address workforce shortages and the Supporting Apprenticeship Colleges Act to assist apprenticeship colleges. She opposed the administration's decision to eliminate Head Start programs.

“I’m also deeply committed to expanding the quality and quantity of educational opportunities here in Minnesota’s Second District – including both at four-year colleges and promoting the trades, the career skills and technical training opportunities that can connect students with good-paying jobs without the burden of student loan debt. — Angie Craig, from craig.house.gov/issues/education”

Angela Craig advocates for gun policy reforms, including universal background checks and banning military-style assault weapons. She has voted to enact these measures and supports legislation to prevent domestic abusers from possessing firearms. Craig emphasizes her belief that protecting children from gun violence in schools and communities is a primary responsibility for elected officials.

“As the mother of four sons, Angie knows there’s no higher responsibility elected officials have than protecting our children, whether it be from gun violence in our schools or on our streets.”