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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MINNESOTA · 6TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · MN-6 · REP
Tom Emmer
Tom Emmer has represented Minnesota’s 6th district in the U.S. House since 2015. House Majority Whip; vice chair of the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence.
An attorney and lobbyist, Emmer served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011 and chaired the National Republican Congressional Committee from 2019 to 2023.
Emmer earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1984 and a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 1988. Emmer worked as an attorney and lobbyist before serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011. Emmer ran for Minnesota governor in 2010 and lost, then was elected to the U.S. House in 2014 and began representing Minnesota's 6th congressional district in 2015. Emmer chaired the National Republican Congressional Committee from 2019 to 2023 and became House Majority Whip in 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2015
- Age
- 65
- Committees
- 1
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2015
- COMMITTEES
- 1
- AGE
- 65
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
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Tom Emmer at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 7 PTS IN 30 DAYS−16
▲ 111 GOOD LOOK263 VOTES152 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 23 STORIES
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NETSTATED POSITIONS
2026 MN U.S. House district 6 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Tom Emmer’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 99%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 10 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 50%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 40%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 4 of 10 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to prohibit the Department of Defense from using taxpayer fun…YEA
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to strike section 521 and replace it with a prohibition on fo…YEA
APR 30Amendment: Amendment adds hot rotisserie chicken as an eligible item to be purchased by S…NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSTom Emmer’s voting record
| 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 2026 | YEA | 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 Tom Emmer in the 119th Congress
10Sponsored
4Out of cmte
2Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored10
Out of committee4
Passed House2
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 3234 | Keeping Deposits Local ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed House | 11 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1919 | Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Passed House | 135 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7030 | Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2184 | Firearm Due Process Protection Act of 2025CRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Out of committee | 24 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10493 | Reclaim Local Control ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4398 | Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 157 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7156 | SCAM ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 52 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3533 | Blockchain Regulatory Certainty ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2365 | Securities Clarity Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2183 | CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis ActFINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 34 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Tom Emmer’s committee assignments
Financial Services
VICE CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESDigital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (Vice chair)
Tom Emmer’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2005 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Minnesota House of Representatives 2005–11U.S. House · MN-6 2015–
LEADERSHIPHouse Majority Whip 2023–
- 2023 – NOWHouse Majority Whip
- 2015 – NOWU.S. House · MN-6
- 2005 – 11Minnesota House of Representatives
- BORN
- March 3, 1961 · South Bend, Indiana
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1984 · Juris Doctor, William Mitchell College of Law, 1988 · Mitchell Hamline School of Law
2026 election: Minnesota’s 6th District
NEXT ELECTION · MN-6
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+25.1ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · MN-662.5%
2022U.S. House · MN-662.1%
2020U.S. House · MN-665.8%
2018U.S. House · MN-661.2%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 MN-6 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 MN U.S. House district 6 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Tom Emmer’s stated positions and sources
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Tom Emmer’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $9.8M
- CASH ON HAND
- $4.5M
- SPENT
- $7.0M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $2.7M · 54.3%
- PACs
- $2.2M · 45.7%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $480K
- Earmarked gifts · 341 donors
- $474K
- From the PAC itself
- $11K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
ALSO TO COMMITTEES TIED TO THIS PERSON (NOT IN THE TOTAL)
- Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans PACPAC linked to this person
- $5K
SINCE DEC 2021 $961K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Leitch, DavidNone · RETIRED$13K
Erwin, CharlesAmerican Motor Escort · FUNERAL ESCORT$13K
Gorman, ThomasNone · RETIRED$13K
Todd, DanielTodd Strategy Group · PRINCIPAL$9K
Calvert Campbell, KaraCoinbase · VP$7K
Schwartz, ArthurWatchtower Strategy · CONSULTANT$7K
Lavin, Steven Mr.Lavin & Gedville · PRESIDENT & ATTORNEY$7K
King, Russell C. Mr.King Capital · CEO$7K
French Gates, MelindaPivotal Ventures · FOUNDER$7K
Armstrong, BrianCoinbase · CEO$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $0
- OPPOSING
- $1K
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party$0 / $1K
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$3.1M
Contributions$2.0M
Fundraising$255K
Administrative$20K
How to contact Tom Emmer
WASHINGTON, D.C.
326 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-2306(202) 225-2331Call (202) 225-2331ONLINE
Websiteemmer.house.gov
Instagram@reptomemmer
YouTubeRepTomEmmer
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