Tom Emmer
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Thomas Earl âTomâ Emmer, Jr. (born March 3, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana (age 65)) is a U.S. representative from Minnesota's 6th congressional district, succeeding movement conservative Michele Bachmann in the position. Formerly a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and a Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota in the 2010 election, he has received the endorsement of the Republican Party of Minnesota.
| Tom Emmer | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 6th Congressional District From: January 3, 2015 â present | |
| Predecessor | Michele Bachmann |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| State Representative from Minnesota's 19B District From: January 4, 2005 â January 3, 2011 | |
| Predecessor | Dick Borrell |
| Successor | Joe McDonald |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jacqueline Emmer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1] |
Emmer was formerly a paid spokesman for the George Soros funded organization The National Popular Vote initiative and advocated eliminating the electoral college.[2]
Emmer voted in late July 2020 to remove Civil War-era statues.[3]
Emmer was among 47 Republicans to codify Obergefell V. Hodges (gay "marriage").
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