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Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad has represented Minnesota’s 1st district in the U.S. House since August 2022. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

Before entering Congress, Finstad worked as an area director for the Minnesota Farm Bureau and an agricultural policy adviser, and served in the Minnesota House from 2003 to 2009.

Party: Republican
In House: Since Aug 2022
Age: 50
Committees: 3 · 1 chair
Next election: Nov 3, 2026

HOUSE SINCE: 2022
COMMITTEES: 3
AGE: 50

Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain

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Brad Finstad at a glance

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NEWSSouthern Minnesota crop insurance agents push USDA for later premium du… Agweek · Sep 28

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2026 MN U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03 · Immigration

Brad Finstad’s voting record

119TH CONGRESS · 676 ROLL CALLS · 376 KEY

Key votes cast by Rep. Finstad in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	REP MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 16	S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act	YEA	YEA 191–14	Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 202–9	Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED
SEP 16	H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	YEA	YEA 210–1	Passed 214–208
SEP 16	H.R. 10326PROOF Act	YEA	YEA 210–1	Passed 217–207
SEP 16	H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 352–72
SEP 16	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 203–7	Passed 262–159
SEP 15	H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	NAY	NAY 203–7	Passed 220–204
SEP 15	H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o…	YEA	YEA 212–1	Passed 216–211
SEP 15	H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act	YEA	YEA 195–17	Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 130–79	Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act	YEA	YEA 203–7	Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 2978GUARD Act	YEA	YEA 203–7	Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY	NAY	YEA 138–60	Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED
SEP 14	H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 165–33	Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED
SEP 03	H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 203–2	Passed 237–169
SEP 02	H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 210–0	Passed 218–201
SEP 02	H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre…	YEA	YEA 211–0	Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED
SEP 01	H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 209–2	Passed 219–196
SEP 01	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 193–19	Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 32LACA	YEA	YEA 186–10	Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED
AUG 31	S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act	YEA	YEA 187–8	Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED
JUL 23	H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act	YEA	YEA 212–0	Passed 232–188
JUL 23	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	NAY	NAY 207–4	Passed 214–208

Bills sponsored by Brad Finstad in the 119th Congress

33Sponsored

6Out of cmte

3Passed House

0Became law

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
H.R. 9576	National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT	Passed House	4 COSPON.
H.R. 8881	SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026COMMERCE	Passed House	1 COSPON.
H.R. 2931	Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025COMMERCE	Passed House	1 COSPON.
H.R. 10353	SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026COMMERCE	Out of committee	1 COSPON.
H.R. 1163	Prove It ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS	Out of committee	30 COSPON.
H.R. 6978	Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits ActIMMIGRATION	Out of committee	0 COSPON.
H.R. 10260	Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 10021	To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 9055	Veteran Burial Benefit Correction ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	1 COSPON.
H.R. 9025	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS	Introduced	9 COSPON.
H.R. 8848	National Guard Relief ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	3 COSPON.
H.R. 7426	USDA Express Loan Act of 2026AGRICULTURE AND FOOD	Introduced	1 COSPON.

Brad Finstad’s stated positions and sources

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2026 MN U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03

Economy

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Healthcare

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Immigration

Finstad calls for a secure border, resuming construction of the southern border wall, restoring the rule of law, and addressing Customs and Border Patrol staffing shortages. The campaign also says he supports requiring ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with crimes resulting in death or serious injury.

Campaign statement
Issues - Brad Finstad for Congress ↗
“Continue to keep our border secure, restore the rule of law, resume construction of the southern border wall, and alleviate staffing shortages for Customs and Border Patrol.”
Source date not provided · Source checked: Oct 2, 2026
Campaign statement
Issues - Brad Finstad for Congress ↗
“He is also a co-sponsor of the Deporting Fraudsters Act and supports legislation requiring ICE to detain illegal immigrants charged with crimes resulting in death or serious injury.”
Source date not provided · Source checked: Oct 2, 2026

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Education

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Defense

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Gun Policy

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Abortion

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Housing

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Foreign Policy

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Energy

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Rochester Post BulletinAug 26

Finstad, area ambulance leaders find common ground at Austin roundtable

Finstad met with Minnesota EMS leaders and said he would bring their concerns about Medicare payments back to Washington.

Health care75%

Southernminn.comSep 18

Finstad, USDA administrator join local farmers to hear about crop insurance

Finstad discussed crop-insurance changes with area farmers and said he would look into making a later billing date permanent.

Agriculture75%

AgweekJun 22

After 8 years, Prop 12 still creates sizzling debate over hog confinement

Brad Finstad supported the House farm bill language aimed at preventing states from imposing their own livestock production standards.

AgricultureINFORMATIONAL

AgweekSep 28

Southern Minnesota crop insurance agents push USDA for later premium due date

Finstad hosted a meeting on crop insurance concerns and said he would press USDA to address them.

Agriculture50%

FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulSep 14

GOP delegation asks AG to review Moriarty decision before mass shooting

Finstad joined two Minnesota colleagues in asking the attorney general to review the decision not to charge the gunman before the shooting.

Criminal justice50%

Rochester Post BulletinAug 12

Rep. Brad Finstad will face Jake Johnson in 1st District race

Finstad won the Republican primary and will face Jake Johnson in the general election.

ElectionsINFORMATIONAL

Rochester Post BulletinAug 5

Rep. Brad Finstad and DFL challenger Jake Johnson split over farm policy at Farmfest

Finstad defended the House farm bill and discussed aid, farm consolidation, and other agricultural issues at Farmfest.

Agriculture50%

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Rochester Post BulletinAug 26 · 4 MIN READ

Finstad, area ambulance leaders find common ground at Austin roundtable

Finstad met with Minnesota EMS leaders and said he would bring their concerns about Medicare payments back to Washington.

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Brad Finstad’s record in the 119th Congress

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Brad Finstad’s career and background

PUBLIC SERVICE · 2003 – PRESENT

2026 election: Minnesota’s 1st District

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Brad Finstad’s stated positions and sources

2026 MN U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03

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Immigration

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Climate

Gun Policy

Abortion

Housing

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