 After back-to-back multi-million dollar races, there could be a change of faces in Minnesota's 8th congressional district. St. Louis County Commissioner Pete Stauber announced today that he'll run as a Republican on-seat Democratic Representative Rick Nolan in the Northeastern Minnesota District. A longtime police officer in Duluth with a well-known name in the area, Stauber could pick up critical votes in the region's urban core. Nolan hung on to his seat in 2014 and 2016, narrowly defeated GOP candidate Stuart Mills has more than 30 million combined in attack ads from outside political groups poured in. Nolan, who first won the seat in 2012 to start a second stint in Congress, is in for another race after opting not to run for governor. Once considered a Democratic stronghold, the Iron Range District has become a pure swing seat and among the most expensive races in the country. Mills said he's waiting to see how 2017 shakes out before deciding on a third attempt next year. Several other Democratic candidates are still mulling bids. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.