 Representative Rick Nolan will face a challenge from a fellow Democrat for his northeastern Minnesota congressional district in 2018. Former FBI counterterrorism analyst Leo Pfeiffer announced a bid for the DFL nomination over the weekend. Pfeiffer had been weighing a run in the eighth congressional district over the summer. The 33-year-old Pfeiffer was born in the district, currently lives in Isanti. She notes that the Democratic party in the region is hurting, especially after the 2016 election. President Donald Trump solidly captured the iron-range district, but Nolan held on to win a third term. The battleground district has been among the most expensive races in the country for several years. Republican challenger Pete Stalber is already in the race. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.