Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 1st congressional district since 2022. A fourth-generation farmer, he previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2003 to 2009 and as the USDA Rural Development state director under President Donald Trump. Finstad holds a degree in agricultural education from the University of Minnesota and has maintained a career focused on agricultural policy and rural development. In Congress, he serves on the Agriculture, Armed Services, and Small Business committees, consistently advocating for rural interests and conservative fiscal policies.