Keith Ellison

U.S. Representative, Minnesota

Congressman Keith Ellison has represented Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since taking office on January 4, 2007. He has worked tirelessly to enact a progressive agenda that will strengthen America at home and abroad. He was a leading voice in reforming our nation’s broken health care system, fighting for affordable, secure health care for every American.

As a member of the House Financial Services Committee, Keith is pushing for comprehensive financial reforms that will protect consumers and reign in Wall Street abuses. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Keith is promoting peace and helping strengthen democratic institutions in developing countries, fostering a safer world.

In 2010, Keith is seeking re-election for a third term. His campaign is dedicated to helping underrepresented communities strengthen their political voices. By running a grassroots campaign based on the belief that everybody counts, everybody matters, Keith will increase voter turnout and help elect progressive candidates at every level of government.