New Ulm, MN (KROC-AM News) - Southern Minnesota's representative in Congress is running for reelection.

Republican Brad Finstad today announced that he will be seeking reelection to represent Minnesota's First Congressional District in the US House of Representatives next year. Finstad defeated Democrat Rachel Bohman of Rochester in the November 2024 election.

“It has been an honor of a lifetime to represent my friends and neighbors across southern Minnesota in Congress,” said Finstad. “Under Biden and the Democrats we saw chaos on our border, out of control inflation, and skyrocketing national debt. The American people voted for us to take action to ensure we leave a strong nation to our children and grandchildren. There is a lot of hard work to be done, but I know America’s best days are still ahead of us.”

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He has represented southern Minnesota in the US House of Representatives since 2022.

READ MORE: Finstad Reelected to Represent First District in US House

Finstad was first elected to Congress in a special election held in August 2022 following the death of Republican Congressmen Jim Hagedorn. He then was elected to continue representing the First Congressional District during the general election in November 2022.

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