Elected Officials
Representatives in the House
- Tim Walz (D-1)
- John Kline (R-2)
- Erik Paulsen (R-3)
- Betty McCollum (D-4)
- Keith Ellison (D-5)
- Michele Bachmann (R-6)
- Colin C. Peterson (D-7)
- Richard Nolan (D-8)
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Communicating with MN Legislature
This information is provided to assist you in communicating effectively with members of the Minnesota legislature. This is not a definitive guide to legislative communications. It is meant to provide the foundation for effective grassroots advocacy.
Representative Tim Walz:
Web Site: www.walz.house.gov
E-Mail: contact via AMA "Web Form"
Washington D.C. Office:
Longworth House Office Building
Washington D.C., US 20515-2301
Phone: (202) 225-2472
Fax: (202) 225-3433
Mankato Office:
227 E Main Street, Suite 220
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: (507) 388-2149
Fax: (507) 225-3433
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: Mankato, MN
Marital Status: Married (Gwen)
Previous Occupation: Educator
Previous Political Experience: No prior elected office
Military: NEARNG, 1981-1996; MNARNG, 1996-2005
Education: BS Chadron State College, 1989; MS Minnesota State University - Mankato, 2001
Birthdate: 4/6/1964
Birthplace: West Point, NE
Religion: Lutheran
Representative John Kline:
Web Site: www.kline.house.gov
E-Mail: contact via AMA "Web Form"
Washington D.C. Office:
2439 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington D.C., US 20515-2302
Phone: (202) 225-2271
Fax: (202) 225-2595
Minnesota Office:
101 W Burnsville Parkway, Suite 201
Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: (952) 808-1213
Fax: (952) 808-1261
Background Information
Party: Republican
Residence: Lakeville, MN
Marital Status: Married (Vicky)
Previous Occupation:Retired Military, Consultant, Farmer
Previous Political Experience: No prior elected office
Military: USMC, 1969-1994
Education: BA Rice University, 1969; MS Shippensburg University, 1988
Birthdate: 9/6/1947
Birthplace: Allentown, PA
Religion: Methodist
Representative Erik Paulsen:
Web Site: www.paulsen.house.gov
E-Mail: contact via AMA "Web Form"
Washington D.C. Office:
127 Cannon House Office Building
Washington D.C., US 20515-2303
Phone: (202) 225-2871
Fax: (202) 225-6351
Minnesota Office:
250 Prarie Center Drive, Suite 230
Eden Prarie, MN 55344
Phone: (952) 405-8510
Fax: (952) 405-8514
Background Information
Party: Republican
Residence: Eden Prarie, MN
Marital Status: Married (Kelly)
Previous Occupation: Business Analyst
Previous Political Experience: MN House, 1995-2009
Education: BA St. Olaf College, 1987
Birthdate: 5/14/1965
Birthplace: Bakersfield, CA
Religion: Lutheran
Representative Betty McCollum:
Web Site: www.mccolluwm.house.gov
E-Mail: contact via AMA "Web Form"
Washington D.C. Office:
1714 Longworth House Office Building
Washington D.C., US 20515-2304
Phone: (202) 225-6631
Fax: (202) 225-1968
Minnesota Office:
165 Western Avenue N, Suite 17
St. Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (651) 224-9191
Fax: (651) 224-3056
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: St. Paul, MN
Marital Status: Divorced
Previous Occupation: Teacher, Retail Salesperson
Previous Political Experience: North St. Paul City Council, 1987-1992; MN House, 1993-2001
Education: BA College of St. Catherine, 1987
Birthdate: 7/12/1954
Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN
Religion: Catholic
Representative Keith Ellison:
Web Site: www.ellison.house.gov
E-Mail: contact via AMA "Web Form"
Washington D.C. Office:
1027 Longworth House Office Building
Washington D.C., US 20515-2305
Phone: (202) 225-4755
Fax: (202) 225-4886
Minnesota Office:
2100 Plymouth Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Phone: (612) 522-1212
Fax: (612) 522-9915
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: Minneapolis, MN
Marital Status: Separated
Previous Occupation: Attorney
Previous Political Experience: MN House, 2003-2006
Education: BA Wayne State University, 1986; JD University of Minnesota, 1990
Birthdate: 8/4/1963
Birthplace: Detroit, MI
Religion: Muslim
Representative Michele Bachmann:
Web Site: www.bachmann.house.gov
E-Mail: contact via AMA "Web Form"
Washington D.C. Office:
103 CannonHouse Office Building
Washington D.C., US 20515-2306
Phone: (202) 225-2331
Fax: (202) 225-6475
Minnesota Office:
6043 Hudson Road, Suite 330
Woodbury, MN 55125
Phone: (651) 731-5400
Fax: (651) 731-6650
Background Information
Party: Republican
Residence: Stillwater, MN
Marital Status: Married (Marcus)
Previous Occupation: Attorney
Previous Political Experience: MN Senate, 2001-2007
Education: BA Winona State University, 1978; JD Oral Roberts University, 1986; LLM College of William and Mary, 1988
Birthdate: 4/6/1956
Birthplace: Waterloo, IA
Religion: Christian
Representative Collin C. Peterson:
Web Site: www.colinpeterson.house.gov
E-Mail: contact via AMA "Web Form"
Washington D.C. Office:
714 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington D.C., US 20515-2307
Phone: (202) 225-2165
Fax: (202) 225-1593
Minnesota Office:
714 Lake Avenue, #107
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Phone: (218) 847-5056
Fax: (218) 847-5109
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: Detroit Lakes, MN
Marital Status: Divorced
Previous Occupation: Accountant
Previous Political Experience: MN Senate, 1977-1987
Military: MNARNG, 1963-1969
Education: BA Moorhead State College, 1966
Birthdate: 6/19/1944
Birthplace: Fargo, ND
Religion: Lutheran
Representative Rick Nolan:
Web Site: www.nolan.house.gov
E-Mail: contact via AMA "Web Form"
Washington D.C. Office:
2447 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington D.C., US 20515-2308
Phone: (202) 225-6211
Fax: (202) 225-0699
Minnesota Office:
7515 W First Street, Room 235
Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 464-5095
Fax: (218) 464-5098
Background Information
Party: Democrat
Residence: Crosby, MN
Marital Status: Married (Mary)
Previous Occupation: Business Executive
Previous Political Experience: US House of Representatives, 1975-1981; MN House of Representatives, 1969-1972
Education: BA University of Minnesota, 1966
Birthdate: 12/17/1943
Birthplace: Brainerd, MN
Religion: Catholic
