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Minnesota's congressional districts from 2023 [1] Minnesota is currently divided into eight congressional districts , each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives . After the 2020 census , the number of Minnesota's seats remained unchanged.
Minnesota's 1st congressional district extends across southern Minnesota from the border with South Dakota to the border with Wisconsin. It is a primarily rural district built on a strong history of agriculture , though this is changing rapidly due to strong population growth in the Rochester combined statistical area.
Minnesota's 7th congressional district covers the majority of western Minnesota. 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. Cities in the district include Moorhead (its largest city), Willmar, Alexandria, and ...
Minnesota's congressional districts since 2013 [1] These are tables of congressional delegations from Minnesota to the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate . The current dean of the Minnesota delegation is Representative Betty McCollum (MN-4) , having served in the House since 2001.
Historically, for many decades in the mid 20th century the 2nd congressional district covered the southwest corner of the state, while the 1st congressional district covered most of this part of the state. Three of Minnesota's most important rivers run through the district, the Mississippi River, the Minnesota River, and the St. Croix River.
The district also has the largest population of Somali Americans in the country, with Somalis making up 3% of the district's population. [ 10 ] The district is represented by Ilhan Omar , who is the first Somali–American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives , and the first woman of color to represent Minnesota in that chamber.
Representative Party District Years District home Electoral history Cyrus Aldrich: Republican: At-large: March 4, 1859 – March 3, 1863 Minneapolis: Elected in 1859. Retired to run for U.S. senator. John G. Alexander: Republican: 3rd: January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1941 Redwood Falls: Elected in 1938. Lost renomination to Gale. Herman Carl ...
Arlen Erdahl, 18th secretary of state of Minnesota (1971–1975); U.S. representative from Minnesota's 1st district (1979–1983) Brad Finstad, U.S. representative from Minnesota's 1st district (2022–present) Gil Gutknecht, U.S. representative from Minnesota's 1st district (1995–2007)