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Every Minnesotan has three elected official who represent them in Washington D.C.:

  • Two U.S. Senators (Members of the United States Senate)
  • One Congressional Representative (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives)

Minnesota Members of the U.S. Senate

Al Franken  - at Congress.org - at ProjectVoteSmart 

Amy Klobuchar  - at Congress.org - at ProjectVoteSmart 

Minnesota Members of the
U.S. House of Representatives

Tim Walz - (Mankato) District 1 (Map)

John Kline  - (Lakeville) District 2 (Map)

Erik Paulsen  - (Eden Prairie) District 3 (Map)

Betty McCollum  - (Saint Paul) District 4 (Map)

Keith Ellison  - (Minneapolis) District 5 (Map)

Michele Bachmann - (Stillwater) District 6 (Map)

Collin Peterson  - (Detroit Lakes) District 7 (Map)

James Oberstar  - (Chisholm) District 8 (Map)

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    Congressional Calendar
    January
    The president gives his State of the Union address.
    February
    The Executive Budget is released, highlighting the president’s priorities for the coming year.
    March
    Congress begins work on the annual budget process. The House and
    Senate work on budget resolutions to set general spending parameters for the
    year.
    August
    Congress takes its summer recess. This is a good opportunity to meet
    with members of Congress in their home states and districts.
    September/October
    Congress targets this time for adjournment. The federal
    fiscal year begins in October.
    November
    Elections are held on even-numbered years.