U.S. Representative for Minnesota’s 1st District

Brad Finstad

Republican 3rd term Up 2026

100LoyaltyMed 98

99AttendMed 98

11BipartMed 12

2BreaksMed 8

Position · +0.56

In office: House 2022–now
4 years in CongressMore senior than 34% of the House
Breaks on: Agriculture and Food 13% · Economics and Public Finance 2%
Committees: Agriculture · Armed Services · Small Business
Bills on: Agriculture and Food · Commerce · Armed Forces and National Security
Age: 50

2026 election

Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026

Also running

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Bottom line

Chair of the Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture subcommittee (Agriculture).

Where Finstad has influence

Roles

Chair · Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture (Agriculture)

Agriculture · 17th in seniority on the majority side
Armed Services · 16th in seniority on the majority side
Small Business · 7th in seniority on the majority side

Bills on the move

H.R. 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 · Out of committee
H.R. 10353 SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026 · Out of committee
H.R. 8881 SBA Artificial Intelligence Utilization Act of 2026 · Passed a chamber
H.R. 1163 Prove It Act · Out of committee

Talks most about

Fraud Enforcement 2 statementsCriticized Senate Democrats for blocking fraud enforcement legislation
Armed Forces and National Security 1 statementEngaged veterans and organizations on improving VA care and mental health services
Water Infrastructure 1 statementCommitted to securing resources for long-term flood prevention infrastructure
Energy 1 statementToured biofuels facility and met with industry leaders
Constituent Services 1 statementRequested USPS clarification on Glenville Post Office reopening timeline
Emergency Management 1 statementMet with law enforcement and emergency services to assess federal resource needs

Stories in Finstad’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.

Where Finstad breaks with Republicans

Method

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Finstad voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 48 party 7%

Notable votes

Full record (Pro)

Where Finstad broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Date	Measure	Title	Vote	Result
09/16/26	H.J.Res. 213	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor…	Yea	Passed 214–208
09/16/26	H.R. 10326	PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act	Yea	Passed 217–207
09/15/26	H.J.Res. 210	Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Ocean-Going Vessels…	Yea	Passed 216–211
09/15/26	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Yea	Passed 214–211
09/15/26	H.Res. 1530	Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the…	Yea	Passed 214–208
09/14/26	H.R. 3276	Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill provides statutory authority for the Urban Bird Treaty Program, which is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.Broke w/ party	Nay	Passed 345–60
07/21/26	H.R. 8800	National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party	Yea	Failed 76–350
04/30/26	H.R. 7567	Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party	Nay	Failed 186–238

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

What Finstad is saying

All 22 statements and posts

Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

Finstad Hosts Open Discussion with Fairmont Area Veterans and Veterans Organizations

Hosted discussion with southern Minnesota veterans on improving VA care services.
“I am honored to represent thousands of veterans across southern Minnesota and advocate for the care they deserve through my role in Congress.”

Armed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

Finstad Statement on Democrats Blocking Senate Passage of National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking passage of national fraud enforcement bill.
“On September 16th, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support from my colleagues.”

National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Fraud EnforcementAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

Finstad, State Legislators, County, City Leaders Release Joint Statement Regarding New Richland Flood Prevention Infrastructure Improvements

Released joint statement supporting flood prevention infrastructure improvements for New Richland.
“Over the past several years, the New Richland community has experienced repeated and significant flooding, with some of the most severe impacts occurring earlier this month. As public officials representing the New Richland community and its surrounding areas, we are committed to supporting immediate recovery efforts…”

Water InfrastructureAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

Finstad Hosts Roundtable with Biofuels Leaders in Janesville

Hosted roundtable with biofuels leaders and toured ethanol production facility in Minnesota.

EnergyAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

Finstad Calls for Increased USPS Communication Regarding Closure of Glenville Post Office

Sent letter requesting USPS communication on Glenville Post Office closure timeline.

Constituent ServicesAI-read
Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

Finstad, House Majority Whip Emmer Host Emergency Services Roundtable in Cannon Falls

Hosted roundtable with emergency services providers to discuss infrastructure needs.
“Our emergency services personnel are the key to keeping our friends, families, and neighbors safe.”

Emergency ManagementAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Finstad voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far

How it’s measured

1.60· expected 1.41

Meets expectations

Rank 82 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead

How far Finstad’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.

33 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 30 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House

How Finstad’s ratings compare with every representative

Ratings, 119th Congress

Scores run 0–100 and always sit next to a median. Each tick is one representative; the ringed marker is Finstad.

Attendance

How it’s measured

99/ 100

Chamber median 98 ┃ 6 missed of 674

Voted on 668 of 674 roll calls; missed 6. Higher than 75% of House members.

Party loyalty

How it’s measured

100/ 100

House R median 98 ┃ Rank 12 of 219

Sided with the Republican majority on 467 votes that split the parties. Higher than 88% of House members.

Bipartisan

How it’s measured

11/ 100

Chamber median 12 ┃ −1

Average agreement with members of the other party on contested votes. Lower than 52% of House members.

Position

How it’s measured

+0.56

Republican middle 80%: 0.32 to 0.71

Left–right position from roll-call similarity (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview), from −1 to +1. Members who vote alike sit near each other.

Bills, 119th Congress

All 35 sponsored bills

Sponsored 35 (House median 25) · cosponsored 325 (median 289), 45 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Commerce, Armed Forces and National Security.

H.R. 10353 SBIC Reporting Modernization Act of 2026Updates reporting requirements for Small Business Investment Company programs. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 Out of committee
H.R. 10260 Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026Reduces barriers to apprenticeship programs for military service members. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
H.R. 10021 To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Earl L. Nolte for acts of valor as a member of the Army during World War II.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
H.R. 6685 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an exception for multiemployer plan participants to the requirements for automatic enrollment.Taxation · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026Provides statutory authority for the Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 Out of committee
H.R. 9055 Veteran Burial Benefit Correction ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 29, 2026 In committee
H.R. 9025 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 1st Avenue Southeast in Austin, Minnesota, as the "John Madden Memorial Post Office".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 26, 2026 In committee
H.Res. 1310 Expressing support for continued efforts to safeguard Medicare, Medicaid, and other Federal health care programs from fraud, waste, abuse, and improper payments through strengthened program integrity measures, enhanced oversight, and coordinated enforcement actions, and recognizing the work of the Trump administration and congressional Republicans to investigate and prosecute fraud and protect taxpayer dollars and preserve the long-term sustainability of the Nation's health care safety net.Health · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee

Votes by issue

How votes are tagged

Issue	Votes	Yea share	With party
Congress	158	89%	Pro
Economics and Public Finance	68	68%	Pro
Armed Forces and National Security	61	79%	Pro
Energy	38	76%	Pro
Environmental Protection	33	73%	Pro
Crime and Law Enforcement	32	84%	Pro
Government Operations and Politics	30	87%	Pro
Public Lands and Natural Resources	28	86%	Pro
Commerce	27	93%	Pro
International Affairs	26	50%	Pro
Finance and Financial Sector	25	80%	Pro
Education	16	69%	Pro
Immigration	15	80%	Pro
Agriculture and Food	14	64%	Pro
Science, Technology, Communications	12	92%	Pro
Labor and Employment	11	45%	Pro
Health	8	63%	Pro
Taxation	8	100%	Pro
Transportation and Public Works	8	88%	Pro
Emergency Management	7	100%	Pro
Law	7	71%	Pro
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues	5	80%	Pro
Native Americans	5	80%	Pro
Animals	4	75%	Pro
Families	4	50%	Pro
Housing and Community Development	4	100%	Pro
Foreign Trade and International Finance	3	100%	Pro
Social Welfare	3	100%	Pro
Procedural	3	33%	Pro
Arts, Culture, Religion	2	50%	Pro
Water Resources Development	2	50%	Pro
Government operations & elections	1	100%	Pro

Who votes alike

Method

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

Most aligned

RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
RMichelle FischbachMN-799%agreement
RMatt Van EppsTN-798%agreement

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Campaign money

Method

In the 2025–26 cycle Finstad’s campaign raised $2.0M: $829K (41%) from individuals and $966K (48%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.3M.

Through Jul 22, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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