Oberstar lost his re-election bid in 2010.
Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minn.)
- District: 8th District, Northeast -- Duluth, Iron Range
- Residence: Chisholm
- Born: September 10, 1934; Chisholm, Minn.
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Family: Wife, Jean Oberstar; six children
- Education: College of St. Thomas, B.A. 1956 (French & political science); College of Europe (Belgium), M.A. 1957 (comparative government)
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Sought Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, 1984; U.S. House, 1975-2011
- Elected: Elected: 1974 (18th term)
- Committee Assignments: Transportation & Infrastructure - Chairman
State Information: 8th District, Northeast -- Duluth, Iron Range
Election History
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
| 2010 | general | Chip Cravaack (R) | 133,490 | 48.2% |
| James Oberstar (D) | 129,091 | 46.6% |
| Tim Olson (INDC) | 11,876 | 4.3% |
| Richard Burton (CNSTP) | 2,492 | 0.9% |
| 2008 | general | James Oberstar (D) | 241,831 | 67.7% |
| Michael Cummins (R) | 114,871 | 32.2% |
| 2006 | general | James Oberstar (D) | 180,670 | 63.6% |
| Rod Grams (R) | 97,683 | 34.4% |
| Harry Welty (UNT) | 5,508 | 1.9% |
| 2004 | general | James Oberstar (D) | 228,586 | 65.2% |
| Mark Groettum (R) | 112,693 | 32.2% |
| Van Presley (GREEN) | 8,933 | 2.6% |
| 2002 | general | James Oberstar (D) | 194,909 | 68.6% |
| Robert Lemen (R) | 88,673 | 31.2% |
Vote For President
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 53% | John McCain: 44% | |
| 2004 | John Kerry: 53% | George W. Bush: 46% | |
| 2000 | Al Gore: 50% | George W. Bush: 45% | |
