It is by far the state's largest district, and has a very rural character.

Except for a few southern counties in the 1st district, the 7th includes almost all of Western Minnesota.

With a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+19, it is the most Republican district in Minnesota.

Immigrants make up 2% of the district's potential voters.

As for the educational attainment of potential voters in the district, 8% of those 25 and older have not earned a high school degree, while 22% hold a bachelor's or higher degree.