Official Profile
Religion: Lutheran
Education: Chadron State College (BS); Minnesota State University, Mankato (MS, Educational Leadership)
Birthplace: West Point, Nebraska
Background: High school teacher and football coach; Army National Guard veteran (24 years); U.S. Representative (2007-2019); became 40th governor in 2019; 2024 Democratic VP nominee.
NRA Rating: F
Governor since 2019. 2024 Democratic VP nominee. Former high school teacher and football coach. Former House member (2007-2019) from rural MN district where he had NRA A rating — now F as governor. Signed abortion protection, trans refuge, free school meals, paid family leave, marijuana legalization. Signed gun control measures. Previously more moderate on guns and immigration as House member. Lutheran who supports religious liberty broadly but not religious exemptions from anti-discrimination laws.
Have Information About This Official?
Help us improve this scorecard. If you have evidence of this official's positions — voting records, social media posts, public statements, or corrections — submit it below and we'll review and update the profile.
Thank you! We'll review your submission and update the profile if verified.