Politics & Government
Rep. Keith Ellison, Incumbent For Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District
Ellison is running for his fourth term for U.S. Congress.
General Information
Name : Mr. Keith Ellison
Age : 49
Place of residence : North Minneapolis
Education
College
Attended college : Yes
College : Wayne State University
Degree : Bachelor of Arts, Economics
Year of graduation : 1987
Grad school
University : University of Minnesota Law School
Degree : Juris Doctor
Year of graduation : 1990
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Employment Information
Job titles held : Attorney, State Representative
Employers : Minnesota Legislature
Political Information
Party affiliation : Democrat
Running for a: Federal office
Running for position: U.S. Representative for Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District
Chamber/district: Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District
Incumbent: Yes
First elected: 07 November 2006
Previous elective offices : State Representative, Minnesota House District 58B
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA
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Party HQ
Address 2525 East Franklin Avenue, Suite 101
Minneapolis
MN
55406
Campaign Manager
Name : Will Hailer
Title : Campaign Manager
URLs
Website : www.keithellison.org
Twitter : www.twitter.com/EllisonCampaign
Facebook : www.facebook.com/KeithEllisonForCongress
Youtube : www.youtube.com/keithellisondotorg
Other facts
I've been honored to represent Minnesota's Fifth District in the U.S. House of Representatives for three terms. I'm seeking a fourth term to continue advocating for priorities that include peace at home and abroad, economic prosperity for working families, environmental sustainability, and civil and human rights.
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