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Summary

Representative Keith M. Ellison

Full Name: Keith M. Ellison
Office: U.S. House (MN) - District 5, Democratic/Farmer/Labor
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kim; 4 Children: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Elijah, Amirah
Birth Date: 08/04/1963
Birth Place: Detroit, MI
Home City: Minneapolis, MN
Religion: Muslim

Recent Key Votes

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Recent Public Statements

Over Two Dozen Members of Congress Protest SNAP Cuts, Live on Food Budget of $4.50/day

June 14, 2013 - In protest over the more than $20 billion in cuts proposed to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the 2014 Farm Bill, over two ...

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

June 13, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. ELLISON. Madam Chairman, allow me to thank the ranking member and the chair of the committee. This graphic I have in ...

The Realities of the Food Stamp Program

June 13, 2013 - Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, I come before the House today to talk a little bit about the food stamp program. I want to talk about ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress Conservative Action Score 2%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress Liberal Action Score 74%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress Net Congressional Score 86%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $2,053,544.11
Total Spent $2,160,553.78
Cash On Hand $56,569.76
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Keith Ellison refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Keith M. Ellison's Minnesota Congressional Election 2010 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://forms.house.gov/ellison/webforms/issue_subscribe.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://ellison.house.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepKeithEllison

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/Keith.Ellison

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/ellisoncampaign

Washington, D.C.
2244 Rayburn Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4755

District
2100 Plymouth Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: 612-522-1212

Key Staff
Kari Moe
Chief of Staff
1130 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-2305
Phone: 202-225-4755
Fax: 202-225-4886

Key Staff
Rick Jauert
Press Secretary
1130 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-2305
Phone: 202-225-4755
Fax: 202-225-4886

Key Staff
Aya Johnson
Scheduler
1130 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-2305
Phone: 202-225-4755
Fax: 202-225-4886

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