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Keith Ellison
Keith Ellison
The first Muslim elected to Congress, Ellison prevailed in a hard-fought contest for the Democratic nomination, which has long been tantamount to election in the Fifth District. A Minneapolis attorney and activist before serving two terms in the Minnesota House, Ellison says that five core values direct his work as a legislator: Peace, support for our veterans, prosperity for working families, environmental sustainability, and civil and human rights.
A passionate liberal, Ellison attracts attention and controversy, as when he chose to swear his oath of office on a copy of the Koran.
Ellison, however, is in a safe DFL district.
Party: DFL
Elected: 2006
Birthdate: August 4, 1963
Birthplace: Detroit, Mich.
Home: Minneapolis
Family: Wife Kim; 4 children
Employment history: practicing attorney; Minnesota state representative, 2003-2006
Education: Wayne State University; J.D., University of Minnesota
Websites: ellison.house.gov and keithellison.org
Elected: 2006
Birthdate: August 4, 1963
Birthplace: Detroit, Mich.
Home: Minneapolis
Family: Wife Kim; 4 children
Employment history: practicing attorney; Minnesota state representative, 2003-2006
Education: Wayne State University; J.D., University of Minnesota
Websites: ellison.house.gov and keithellison.org
Keith Ellison stories from Star Tribune
- Minn. delegation split on health care billFirmly in favor: McCollum and Walz; may vote "yes": Oberstar and Ellison; solid "nos": Peterson and the GOPs.
- Bachmann leads rally opposing health planThousands of protesters gathered at the U.S. Capitol and chanted "Kill the bill."
- Minneapolis Park Board Dist. 2 candidate responsesMinneapolis Park Board candidates were asked by the Star Tribune to respond to a series of questions. Here is information about the candidates and their answers to the questionnaire.
- Ellison's trip may be legal, but it's not quite right
- Minnesotans head to DC for immigration reform
- Ellison reveals cost of trip to Mecca: $13.5K
- Readers Write for Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009
- Forum on national AIDS policy set for Friday
- Obama singles out Ellison at dinner
- Readers Write for Sunday, Aug. 16
Campaign finance information
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Money raised: Jan. 1, 2007 - Oct 15, 2008 |
Money raised: | $1,403,036 |
| Money spent: | $1,171,897 | |
| Cash on hand: | $240,057 | |
| Minnesota contributions: | $0 | |
Keith Ellison stories from other sources
- Bills place LB Ellison on IR - Seattle Post Intelligencer
- NFL Odds: Jaguars vs Bills - BetFirms
- Buffalo Bills linebacker Keith Ellison fighting injuries during career year ... - OregonLive.com
- What's Up with the Cloak and Dagger Activities with Buffalo Bills? - Bleacher Report
- Bills' Owens ready to play Sunday against Titans - The Associated Press
- Ellison calls for new strategy in Afghanistan - MinnPost.com
- Bachmann at rally, Ellison on TV - Minnesota Public Radio
- Ellison urges caution when condemning Goldstone report - Minnesota Independent
- Take a CAIR-ful look, Rep. Ellison - Minnesota Daily
- McCollum, Ellison statements on Fort Hood shootings - MinnPost.com
Blog Posts Featuring Keith Ellison
- Keith Ellison | FrontPage Magazine
- Keith Ellison Placed On Injured Reserve :: Fantasy Football - Free ...
- [Bills] Bills Promote CB Cary Harris, Place LB Keith Ellison On IR ...
- Smart Politics - Female Donors Driving the Fundraising Success of ...
- Read, don't just dismiss, Goldstone's report on Gaza - Rep. Keith ...
- The Buffalo Bills lose Keith Ellison for the season
- Keith Ellison: Read Goldstone's Report - IslamOnline.net ...
- Keith Ellison
- Rep. Keith Ellison: Read Goldstone's Report on Gaza
- Rep. Keith Ellison: Why Increased U.S. Sanctions on Iran Don't Work