Summary
The Minnesota onAir Hub supports Minnesotans to become more informed about and engaged in local, state, and federal politics while facilitating more civil and positive discussions with their representatives, candidates, and fellow citizens.
- Minnesota onAir is one of 50 state governance and elections hubs that the US onAir Network is providing to help reinvigorate US democracy. This post has short summaries of current state and federal representatives with links to their complete Hub posts. Students curate post content from government, campaign, social media, and public websites. Key content on the Minnesota Hub is also replicated on the US onAir nations Hub at: us.onair.cc.
- Minnesotastudents will be forming onAir chapters in their colleges and universities to help curate Hub content. As more students participate and more onAir chapters are started, we will expand to include more state and local content as well as increase the number of aircasts – student-led, livestreamed, online discussions with candidates, representatives, and the public.
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To participate in aircast and post discussions, email usdemocracy@onair.cc and include your first name last name, and zipcode. Your real name and any other profile information will not be displayed unless you choose to do so. Your personal information is not shared with any other website or organization.
Hub membership will enable you to:
- Participate in issue and interview aircasts (student-led livestreamed discussions);
- Interact directly with post authors and curators giving them feedback, content suggestions, and asking questions;
- Ask questions, make suggestions, and give endorsement to representatives
State Representatives
Minnesota is located in the Midwestern region of the USA with Saint Paul as its capital. Tim Walz (D) is Governor
The Minnesota legislature has 67 Senate members and 134 House members.
| Office | Name | Party | Assumed office | Next election | Term limited | Maximum term length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Governor | Tim Walz | Democratic | January 7, 2019 | 2022 | No | No limits | |
| Lieutenant Governor* | Peggy Flanagan | Democratic | January 7, 2019 | 2022 | No | No limits | |
| Secretary of State | Steve Simon | Democratic | January 5, 2015 | 2022 | No | No limits | |
| Attorney General | Keith Ellison | Democratic | January 7, 2019 | 2022 | No | No limits | |
| Auditor | Julie Blaha | Democratic | January 7, 2019 | 2022 | No | No limits | |
Tim Walz
Current Position: Governor since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): US Representative from 2007 – 2019
Featured Quote:
Congratulations, Minnesota! Reaching President Biden’s goal of 70% of adults with at least one vaccine dose before July 4 is a remarkable achievement. Thank you to every Minnesotan who has rolled up their sleeves.
For more information, go to this post.
US Senators
Amy Klobuchar
Current Position: US Senator since 2007
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): ennepin County Attorney from 1999 – 2007
Other Positions:
Chair, Judiciary Committee
Chair, Rules and Administration Committee
Chair, Senate Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee
Featured Quote:
When high school kids in northern Minnesota are doing their bio quizzes in liquor store parking lots because we don’t have high speed broadband statewide, you know it is time to pass a federal infrastructure bill. Like, now!
For more information, go to this post.
Tina Smith
Current Position: US Senator since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Candidate: 2022 US Senator
Former Position(s): Lt. Governor from 2015 – 2018
Other Positions:
Chair, Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
Featured Quote:
When I was a young mom, my top priority was always the well-being of my kids. Working parents need to know that their children are safe and cared for, which is why I’m pushing for big investments to help working families across America afford childcare.
For more information, go to this post.
US House Members
Jim Hagedorn
Current Position: US Representative for MN District 1 since 2019
Affiliation: Republican
Other Positions:
Ranking Member, Underserved, Agricultural, and Rural Business Development
Featured Quote:
This administration refuses to prioritize national security and the safety of Americans. In fact, Biden opened the border and reinstated catch and release on purpose. It’s time for @POTUS and @VP to accept responsibility for this crisis, put America First, and secure our borders.
For more information, go to this post.
Angie Craig
Current Position: US Representative for MN District 2 since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Featured Quote:
This week, I was proud to receive the 2021 Retiree Hero Award from @ActiveRetirees
for my 100% pro-retiree voting record in Congress. I’ll always work to ensure our nation’s seniors receive the benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
For more information, go to this post.
Dean Phillips
Current Position: US Representative for MN District 3 since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): Business owner from 1991 – 2019
Other Positions:
Chair, Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations – Small Business committee
Featured Quote:
To the community I love: If you’re feeling fearful and anxious this week, imagine feeling this way every day of your life and employ that empathy as inspiration to ensure that future American generations ALL know justice, peace, and opportunity.
For more information, go to this post.
Betty McCollum
Current Position: US Representative for MN District 4 since 2001
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): State Delegate from 1993 – 2001
Other Positions:
Chair, Defense Subcommittee – House Appropriations Committee
Featured Quote:
My @AppropsDems colleagues and I are currently working to ensure Congress passes funding bills that improve the lives of all Americans. Watch this video to see how we make it happen #ForThePeople
For more information, go to this post.
Ilhan Omar
Current Position: US Representative for MN District 5 since 2019
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position(s): State Delegate from 2017 – 2019
Other Positions:
Vice Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations – House Foreign Affairs Committee
Featured Quote:
We urge @POTUS to reopen the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, reissue State Department & customs guidances to clarify that settlements are inconsistent with international law, & oppose the forced expulsion of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem & throughout Palestinian territory.
For more information, go to this post.
Tom Emmer
Current Position: US Representative for MN District 7 since 2015
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position(s): State Delegate from 2005 – 2011
Featured Quote:
Police reform must focus on efforts that improve relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve. @StCloudPDMN is doing just that & my Community OutPost Outreach and Engagement Act will take their effort nationwide
For more information, go to this post.
Michelle Fischbach
Current Position: US Representative for Minnesota’s 7th Congressional District since 2021
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position(s): Lt. Governor from 2018 – 2019; State Senator from 1996 – 2018
Featured Quote:
A person’s wealth is irrelevant. Taxpayer funded abortion is wrong. Every innocent human life is precious and needs to be protected. #HydeSavesLives #MN07
For more information, go to this post.
Pete Stauber
Current Position: US Representative for MN District 8 since 2019
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position(s): Member of the St. Louis County Commission from 2013 – 2019
Featured Quote:
Minnesotans deserve to feel safe. That’s why, as my Democrat colleagues push forward harmful policies to take away funds and resources from law enforcement, I will continue to act as a firewall and fight back against their efforts to defund the police.
For more information, go to this post.
