(KNSI) – Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach is running for re-election.
Her campaign announced the bid for a fourth term on Monday. She was first sent to the nation’s Capitol in 2020. Fischbach won re-election to her third term in the Seventh District in November with over 70% of the vote, the most of any Minnesota congressional candidate.
“It is a new day in Washington, D.C., with President Trump in the White House and Republican majorities in Congress,” said Fischbach. “We have been given an opportunity by voters to do the things that are needed to save our great nation. I launched my campaign in 2020 to push for stronger rural communities by cutting federal spending, rolling back burdensome regulations, and defending individual rights. We’re seeing these priorities being put into action under the America First agenda, and I want to continue working as the advocate for western Minnesota.”
Fischbach served as the 49th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and was also the first woman in history to serve as President of the Minnesota Senate. She holds a B.A. from St. Cloud State University and a J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. She and her husband, Scott, live in Regal and have two grown children and seven grandchildren.
She represents western Stearns County in Congress, including areas around Albany, Avon, Belgrade, Brooten, Cold Spring, Eden Valley, Melrose, Paynesville, and Sauk Centre. The seventh district stretches from the Canadian border in the north to Windom in the south and west to the North and South Dakota state lines.
Last week, Erik Osberg, of Wadena, announced he was seeking the Democrat endorsement to challenge Fischbach for her seat.
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