Keeping it local: Professor Kevin Taber weighed in on Congressional debate

Kevin Taber, PhD, political science professor at the College, spoke with Fatima Avalos of WDIO about the Oct. 6, 2026, Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District debate between U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber and Democratic candidate Trina Swanson. Taber analyzed the candidates’ experience and their responses to key issues affecting Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District.

Taber said both candidates could have offered more detail on rising costs, economic growth in small communities, and affordable health insurance. He also discussed the debate’s focus on national political figures and how turnout and undecided voters could influence the race.

Read and watch the full story on WDIO’s website.