Minnesota's 1st congressional district
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| Minnesota's 1st congressional district | |
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| Area | 13,322[1] mi² (34,504 km²) |
| Distribution | 56% urban, 44% rural |
| Population (2000) | 614,935[2] |
| Median income | $40,941 |
| Ethnic composition | 94.6% White, 1% Black, 1.7% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American, 1.4% other |
| Cook PVI | R + 1 |
Minnesota's First Congressional District extends across southern Minnesota from the border with South Dakota to the border of Wisconsin. The First District is primarily a rural district built on a strong history of agriculture. The First District is also home to several of Minnesota's major mid-sized cities, including Rochester, Mankato, Winona, Austin, Owatonna, Albert Lea, New Ulm, and Worthington. This district is represented by DFLer, Tim Walz (Mankato).
From early statehood until the latest redistricting after the 2000 census, the first district covered only southeast Minnesota. During the 20th century it was generally considered solidly Republican, though in recent years this is changing. In 2004, John Kerry received 48% of the vote in this Congressional district. Two years later, in 2006, Republican Representative Gil Gutknecht was defeated by Democrat Tim Walz. The district leans slightly Republican with a CPVI of R + 1.[3]
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[edit] Historical Representation
| Congress | Representative | Party |
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| 35th (1857–1859) | James M. Cavanaugh | Democratic |
| 36th-40th (1859–1869) | William Windom | Republican |
| 41st (1869–1871) | Morton S. Wilkinson | Republican |
| 42nd-47th (1871–1883) | Mark H. Dunnell | Republican |
| 48th-49th (1883–1887) | Milo White | Republican |
| 50th (1887–1889) | Thomas Wilson | Democratic |
| 51st (1889–1891) | Mark H. Dunnell | Republican |
| 52nd (1891–1893) | William H. Harries | Democratic |
| 53rd-61st (1893–1911) | James Albertus Tawney | Republican |
| 62nd-68th (1911–1923) | Sydney Anderson | Republican |
| 69th-70th (1923–1927) | Allen J. Furlow | Republican |
| 71st-72nd (1927–1931) | Victor Christgau | Republican |
| 73rd (1931–1933) | Henry M. Arens | Farmer-Labor |
| 74th-85th (1933–1959) | August H. Andresen | Republican |
| 86th-95th (1959–1979) | Al Quie | Republican |
| 96th-97th (1979–1983) | Arlen Erdahl | Republican |
| 98th-103rd (1983–1995) | Tim Penny | DFL |
| 104th-109th (1995–2007) | Gil Gutknecht | Republican |
| 110th- (2007 – present) | Tim Walz | DFL |
[edit] Recent elections
[edit] 2002
| 2002 First Congressional District of Minnesota Elections | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Gil Gutknecht (Incumbent) | 163,532 | 61 | - | |
| Democratic | Steve Andreasen | 92,149 | 35 | - | |
| Green | Gregory Mikkelson | 9,954 | 4 | - | |
[edit] 2004
| 2004 First Congressional District of Minnesota Elections | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Republican | Gil Gutknecht (Incumbent) | 193,132 | 60 | - | |
| Democratic | Leigh Pomeroy | 115,088 | 35 | - | |
| Independence | Gregory Mikkelson | 15,569 | 5 | - | |
[edit] 2006
| 2006 First Congressional District of Minnesota Elections | |||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
| Democratic | Tim Walz | 141,622 | 53 | - | |
| Republican | Gil Gutknecht (Incumbent) | 126,487 | 47 | - | |
[edit] References
- ^ Minnesota congressional districts by urban and rural population and land area. US Census Bureau (2000). Retrieved on 2007-04-02.
- ^ Fast Facts. US Census Bureau (2000). Retrieved on 2007-03-30.
- ^ Will Gerrymandered Districts Stem the Wave of Voter Unrest?. The Campaign Legal Center. Retrieved on 2007-03-30.
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