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Matt Little FINDING

Seat
H-MN-02
Party
DFL
Universe reason
contested_primary+contested_general
FEC receipts
$892,676 FEC
Campaign site
https://littleforcongress.com/ (unverified)
Pages scanned
637 · last 2026-09-06

Posted public messaging guidance consistent with red-boxing

Detected on https://littleforcongress.com/for-media/  · classifier confidence 0.95

  1. First detectedAugust 5, 2026
  2. Guidance revisedAugust 5, 2026

The page, though labeled 'For Media,' contains explicit directives for paid communications: message repetition requirements, channel priorities (TV, digital, mail), timing (July 7), and audience targeting (likely Democratic primary voters). This is not a standard press kit or voter persuasion page; it is guidance for an outside group to run ads, meeting the definition of red-boxing.

Quoted evidence — verbatim spans from the page

  • It is essential that every piece of communication repeatedly states that Matt is the Minnesota DFL-endorsed candidate and the best progressive fighter in the race.
    Directive language prescribing message themes for all communications, typical of red-box guidance.
  • The first priority for paid communications, if enough resources are available, is ads with this message on broadcast and cable TV (especially CNN and MSNBC). Ideally, these communications would begin as soon as July 7, when opponents are scheduled to start spending on broadcast TV.
    Explicit media-buy instructions specifying channel, timing, and network targets, addressed to an outside spender.
  • The second priority, if there are not enough resources available for TV, is ads with this message on digital and streaming platforms and OTT/CTV, especially YouTube, as well as mail to likely Democratic primary voters.
    Further media-buy guidance with fallback channels and audience segmentation.
  • Additional details for mail communications:
    Segmented channel-specific instructions for mail, a classic red-box signal.
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The ONLY CD2 candidate endorsed by the Minnesota DFL – Democratic Party

Matt Little for Congress

District 2 Minnesota

Meet Matt
Endorsements
Key Issues
About District 2
Get Involved
For Media
YARD SIGN
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For Media

Last Updated August 1, 2026 – Please check back regularly for updates

Key Dates: 

Primary Election Day: August 11, 2026
Early voting begins: June 26, 2026

Likely Democratic primary voters in MN CD 2 need to know:

Matt Little is the clear Progressive Fighter and Democratic endorsed choice for Congress. He doesn’t back down from a fight, and he’s the leader we need to take on Trump and the billionaire special interests attacking our democracy. 

A former State Senator, former Mayor of Lakeville, and proud dad, Matt grew up in a working-class family, watching his mom fight her insurance company just to get the healthcare she needed. It inspired him to run for office, fight for working people, and take on the big drug companies to cap insulin costs. 
Now he’s running for Congress because Trump and billionaire special interests are attacking our democracy. When ICE murdered two Minnesotans, Matt took to the streets and spent months personally tracking ICE agents and documenting their lawless raids. In Congress, he’ll hold Trump and ICE accountable, fight corruption, and take on the billionaires and special interests who have rigged the system against working people and pass Medicare for All. 
Matt is endorsed by the DFL, the Minnesota Democratic Party, and has the overwhelming support of dozens of Democratic lawmakers, labor unions, and progressive organizations across the district. They know he has the record and the toughness to win in November, fight for working families, and hold Trump accountable. It is essential that every piece of communication repeatedly states that Matt is the Minnesota DFL-endorsed candidate and the best progressive fighter in the race. 

Additional details for mail communications: 

Matt has a plan to hold ICE accountable in Congress, where he will cut ICE funding, ban agents from wearing masks, and end their warrantless, unconstitutional arrests.
Matt doesn’t take a dollar from corporate PACs, and he can’t be bought. In Congress, he’ll ban members of Congress from trading stocks, get dark money out of elections, crack down on lobbyist influence, and stop billionaires from buying our democracy.
As a kid, Matt had to help his mom fight her insurance company to cover her treatments when she got sick, and his dad got laid off. He says no one should go broke just because they get sick, but our health care system is broken. As a state senator, Matt took on the big drug companies to cap insulin costs. In Congress, he’ll fight to pass Medicare for All and crack down on big pharma and insurance companies.

The first priority for paid communications, if enough resources are available, is ads with this message on broadcast and cable TV (especially CNN and MSNBC). Ideally, these communications would begin as soon as July 7, when opponents are scheduled to start spending on broadcast TV. 

The second priority, if there are not enough resources available for TV , is ads with this message on digital and streaming platforms and OTT/CTV, especially YouTube, as well as mail to likely Democratic primary voters.

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Now he’s running for Congress because Trump and billionaire special interests are attacking our democracy. When ICE murdered two Minnesotans, Matt
took to the streets
and spent months personally tracking ICE agents and documenting their lawless raids. In Congress, he’ll hold Trump and ICE accountable, fight corruption, and take on the billionaires and special interests who have rigged the system against working people and pass Medicare for All.
Matt is endorsed by the DFL, the Minnesota Democratic Party,
and has the overwhelming support of dozens of Democratic lawmakers, labor unions, and progressive organizations across the district. They know he has the record and the toughness to win in November, fight for working families, and hold Trump accountable.
It is essential that every piece of communication repeatedly states that Matt is the Minnesota DFL-endorsed candidate and the best progressive fighter in the race.
Matt has a
plan to hold ICE accountable
in Congress, where he will cut ICE funding, ban agents from wearing masks, and end their warrantless, unconstitutional arrests.
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Additional page with guidance

Posted public messaging guidance consistent with red-boxing

Detected on https://littleforcongress.com/for-media  · classifier confidence 0.95

  1. First detectedJuly 9, 2026

The 'For Media' page contains explicit paid-media buying priorities, channel selection, timing, and required messaging that are clearly addressed to an outside spender (super PAC) rather than to voters or the campaign's own press shop. The directive language about what 'every piece of communication' must state and the detailed media-buy instructions meet the definition of red-box guidance.

Quoted evidence — verbatim spans from the page

  • The first priority for paid communications, if enough resources are available, is ads with this message on broadcast and cable TV (especially CNN and MSNBC). Ideally, these communications would begin as soon as July 7, when opponents are scheduled to start spending on broadcast TV.
    Directive specifying media-buy channel, timing, and priority for outside spending.
  • The second priority, if there are not enough resources available for TV , is ads with this message on digital and streaming platforms and OTT/CTV, especially YouTube, as well as mail to likely Democratic primary voters.
    Alternative channel and audience targeting for paid media, typical of red-box guidance.
  • It is essential that every piece of communication repeatedly states that Matt is the Minnesota DFL-endorsed candidate.
    Prescribed message theme framed as a mandatory instruction for all communications.
  • Additional details for mail communications:
    Segmented channel-specific messaging instructions, a red-box signal.
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The ONLY CD2 candidate endorsed by the Minnesota DFL – Democratic Party

Matt Little for Congress

District 2 Minnesota

Meet Matt
Endorsements
Key Issues
About District 2
Get Involved
For Media
YARD SIGN
DONATE
For Media

Last Updated June 30, 2026 – Please check back regularly for updates

Key Dates: 

Primary Election Day: August 11, 2026
Early voting begins: June 26, 2026

Likely Democratic primary voters in MN CD 2 need to know:

Matt Little is the clear Democratic choice for Congress. He doesn’t back down from a fight, and he’s the leader we need to take on Trump and the billionaire special interests attacking our democracy. 

A former State Senator, former Mayor of Lakeville, and proud dad, Matt grew up in a working-class family, watching his mom fight her insurance company just to get the healthcare she needed. It inspired him to run for office, fight for working people, and take on the big drug companies to cap insulin costs. 
Now he’s running for Congress because Trump and billionaire special interests are attacking our democracy. When ICE murdered two Minnesotans, Matt took to the streets and spent months personally tracking ICE agents and documenting their lawless raids. In Congress, he’ll hold Trump and ICE accountable, fight corruption, and take on the billionaires and special interests who have rigged the system against working people.
Matt is endorsed by the DFL, the Minnesota Democratic Party, and has the overwhelming support of dozens of Democratic lawmakers, labor unions, and progressive organizations across the district. They know he has the record and the toughness to win in November, fight for working families, and hold Trump accountable. It is essential that every piece of communication repeatedly states that Matt is the Minnesota DFL-endorsed candidate.

Additional details for mail communications: 

Matt has a plan to hold ICE accountable in Congress, where he will cut ICE funding, ban agents from wearing masks, and end their warrantless, unconstitutional arrests.
Matt doesn’t take a dollar from corporate PACs, and he can’t be bought. In Congress, he’ll ban members of Congress from trading stocks, get dark money out of elections, crack down on lobbyist influence, and stop billionaires from buying our democracy.
As a kid, Matt had to help his mom fight her insurance company to cover her treatments when she got sick, and his dad got laid off. He says no one should go broke just because they get sick, but our health care system is broken. As a state senator, Matt took on the big drug companies to cap insulin costs. In Congress, he’ll fight to pass Medicare for All and crack down on big pharma and insurance companies.

The first priority for paid communications, if enough resources are available, is ads with this message on broadcast and cable TV (especially CNN and MSNBC). Ideally, these communications would begin as soon as July 7, when opponents are scheduled to start spending on broadcast TV. 

The second priority, if there are not enough resources available for TV , is ads with this message on digital and streaming platforms and OTT/CTV, especially YouTube, as well as mail to likely Democratic primary voters.

MEDIA KIT, IMAGES AND RESOURCES

Join Matt’s campaign today.

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Paid for by Matt Little for Congress

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Matt Little for Congress – PO Box 397 – Lakeville, MN 55044

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The
ONLY
CD2 candidate endorsed by the Minnesota DFL – Democratic Party
Search...
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Donate
Yard Sign
Donate
Now he’s running for Congress because Trump and billionaire special interests are attacking our democracy. When ICE murdered two Minnesotans, Matt
took to the streets
and spent months personally tracking ICE agents and documenting their lawless raids. In Congress, he’ll hold Trump and ICE accountable, fight corruption, and take on the billionaires and special interests who have rigged the system against working people.
Matt is endorsed by the DFL, the Minnesota Democratic Party,
and has the overwhelming support of dozens of Democratic lawmakers, labor unions, and progressive organizations across the district. They know he has the record and the toughness to win in November, fight for working families, and hold Trump accountable.
It is essential that every piece of communication repeatedly states that Matt is the Minnesota DFL-endorsed candidate.
Matt has a
plan to hold ICE accountable
in Congress, where he will cut ICE funding, ban agents from wearing masks, and end their warrantless, unconstitutional arrests.
Media Kit, Images and Resources
Join Our Campaign
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Independent-expenditure corroboration

FEC Schedule E · 3 filings

Sequence. Messaging guidance was present on the candidate's site when detected on 2026-07-09; $61,395 in supporting independent expenditures is on file for this candidate, and $9,375 opposing.

Committee AmountFilingsDate range
S NATIONAL NURSES UNITED FOR PATIENT PROTECTION $61,395 2 2026-06-18 – 2026-06-23
O IN UNION USA $9,375 1 2026-07-06 – 2026-07-06

S Supporting O Opposing

FEC filings can be trailing evidence — smaller expenditures may surface only in periodic reports. Supporting IE dated on or after our detection day: $0. Dates are FEC expenditure dates.

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