Tom Emmer (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2015. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.
Emmer (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on August 13, 2024.
In 2018, Emmer was elected as chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Prior to his election to the U.S. House, Emmer served in the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 19B from 2005 to 2011. He served as deputy minority leader.
Emmer earned a Juris Doctorate in 1988 and spent several years practicing as a trial attorney before founding his own law firm. He served on the Delano City Council from 2003 to 2004 and the Independence City Council from 1995 to 2002.
Emmer is a member of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota State Bar Association, North Dakota State Bar Association and Wisconsin State Bar Association.
He has been married to Jacqueline Emmer since 1986; they have seven children.
