Updated Oct 16, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Democratic · 3 November 2026

Doug Chapin

Doug Chapin, a college professor, is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor nominee for Minnesota's 6th congressional district in 2026, facing Republican incumbent Tom Emmer in the November 3 general election.

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Freak Baits: The New Stick Bait for Bass Fishing?

The article highlights Bassmaster Open Series competitor Doug Chapin and his use of “freak baits” (urchins like Hags Prickly Pear and Hideup Full Cast) as effective bass lures for both smallmouth and largemouth.

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2026 race

Doug Chapin, a college professor, is the Democratic-Farmer-Labor nominee in the 2026 election for Minnesota's 6th congressional district, which covers the northern suburbs and exurbs of Minneapolis. The incumbent is Republican Tom Emmer, who was re-elected with 62.0% of the vote in 2024.

Chapin was the only candidate in the Democratic-Farmer-Labor primary and received 48,394 votes. Emmer won his own primary with 80.9% of the vote against chemical engineer Mike Foley and Chris Corey. Chapin faces Emmer in the general election on November 3, 2026.