Jason Lewis
Jason Mark Lewis (born September 23, 1955 (age 71)) is a conservative commentator, radio show host, and former U.S. representative from Minnesota's 2nd congressional district, having been elected in 2016 and defeated for re-election the 2018 midterms. He is currently running for United States Senate to challenge incumbent Tina Smith, an establishment-backed Democrat.
| Jason Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Former U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District From: January 3, 2017 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Predecessor | John Kline |
| Successor | Angie Craig |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Leigh Lewis |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1] |
Lewis has spoken out against the far-left agenda of defunding the police and is endorsed by and has received the endorsement of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association.[2][3]
U.S. House of Representatives
2016 election
Lewis ran for U.S. House of Representatives in 2016, defeating Democrat opponent Angie Craig by just under 2% of the votes cast in a close race.[4] He narrowly outperformed Donald Trump in the latter's concurrent presidential race; Trump won the district over Hillary Clinton by one percentage point.
2018 election
Facing a rematch with Craig in the 2018 midterms, Rep. Lewis was defeated in his re-election bid by just under 6% of the vote.[5]
2020 Senate campaign
Lewis announced in late August 2019 his run for U.S. Senate to challenge Democrat Tina Smith.[6]
Political views
A strong conservative, Lewis is pro-life, fiscally conservative, and an ardent opponent of the homosexual agenda.[7]
References
- ↑ Religious affiliation of members of 115th Congress
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Jason Lewis endorsed by Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association
- ↑ Minnesota U.S. House 2nd District Results: Jason Lewis Wins
- ↑ Minnesota Election Results: Second House District
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Jason Lewis on the Issues