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| + | |name=Tom Emmer | ||
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| + | |party=Republican | ||
| + | |spouse=Jacqueline Emmer | ||
| + | |religion=[[Roman Catholic]]<ref>[https://www.pewforum.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2019/01/Detailed-tables-NUMBER-CHECK-COMPLETE-1-3.pdf Religious affiliation of members of 116th Congress]</ref> | ||
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| + | {{Officeholder/representative | ||
| + | |state=Minnesota | ||
| + | |district=6th | ||
| + | |terms=January 3, 2015 – present | ||
| + | |preceded=[[Michele Bachmann]] | ||
| + | |former=n | ||
| + | |succeeded= | ||
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| + | {{Officeholder/state representative | ||
| + | |state=Minnesota | ||
| + | |district=19B | ||
| + | |terms=January 4, 2005 – January 3, 2011 | ||
| + | |preceded=Dick Borrell | ||
| + | |former=n | ||
| + | |succeeded=Joe McDonald | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| − | {{DEFAULTSORT:Emmer, Tom}} | + | '''Thomas Earl “Tom” Emmer, Jr.''' (born March 3, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana (age {{age|1961|3|3}})) 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. |
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| + | Emmer was formerly a paid spokesman for the [[George Soros]] funded organization The National Popular Vote initiative and advocated eliminating the [[electoral college]].<ref>[https://youtu.be/6-XAufiabFU National Popular Vote: Tom Emmer persuaded by Soros funded book], KariMae Seals, Mar 3, 2014. YouTube</ref> | ||
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| + | Emmer voted in late July 2020 to remove Civil War-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref> | ||
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| + | Emmer was among 47 Republicans to codify Obergefell V. Hodges ([[gay "marriage"]]). | ||
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| + | [[Category:Minnesota]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Republicans]] | ||
| + | [[Category:State Representatives]] | ||
| + | [[Category:United States Representatives]] | ||
[[Category:2010 Midterm Elections]] | [[Category:2010 Midterm Elections]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Political Correctness]] | ||
| + | [[Category:RINOs]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Republican Establishment]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Republican Main Street Partnership]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Catholic Politicians]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:12, October 24, 2023
| Tom Emmer | |
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| U.S. Representative from Minnesota's 6th Congressional District From: January 3, 2015 – present | |
| Predecessor | Michele Bachmann |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| State Representative from Minnesota's 19B District From: January 4, 2005 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Predecessor | Dick Borrell |
| Successor | Joe McDonald |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jacqueline Emmer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic[1] |
Thomas Earl “Tom” 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.
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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