Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District is represented by Brad Finstad (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Minnesota’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
713,894
Median Household Income
$78,094
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+12
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Brad Finstad and Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
Brad Finstad, a member of the Republican Party, represents Minnesota's 1st Congressional District and has held the seat since August 12, 2022. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Small Business.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-2472. Official site: finstad.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Brad Finstad (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since August 12, 2022
Brad Finstad currently represents Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Jake Johnson, Democratic-Farmer-Labor
- Brad Finstad, Republican Incumbent
Source: Minnesota Secretary of State, November 3, 2026 contest and candidate list, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Tuesday, October 13 Application must be received by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Tuesday, October 13 |
| Register in person | Through Election Day, November 3 |
| Same-day registration | Register at your polling place on Election Day, or when you vote early, with proof of residence. |
| Early in-person voting | September 18 to November 2 Open now |
| Request a mail ballot | Monday, November 2 Apply at least 1 day before the election. The Secretary of State recommends applying by October 20. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 8 p.m. on November 3. Postmarks do not count. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the Minnesota voter lookup. Dates come from the Minnesota election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in Minnesota are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for Minnesota: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
2418 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-2472
Online
Committee Assignments
About This District
The district spans 21 counties in Minnesota, including Faribault, Martin, Nicollet, Nobles, and Winona, and others. Its largest cities are Rochester (about 121,000), Mankato (about 44,000), Owatonna (about 26,000), and Austin (about 26,000).
Learn more about congressional districts
- What is a congressional district?
- What does a U.S. Representative do?
- What is gerrymandering?
- How congressional redistricting works
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Minnesota's 1st Congressional District?
Brad Finstad (R) represents Minnesota's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Brad Finstad a member of?
Brad Finstad is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Brad Finstad?
You can reach Brad Finstad by phone at 202-225-2472 or through their official website at https://finstad.house.gov.
When does Brad Finstad's current term end?
Brad Finstad's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is Minnesota's 1st Congressional District?
Minnesota's 1st Congressional District is located in the state of Minnesota and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Brad Finstad represent?
Brad Finstad has represented Minnesota's 1st Congressional District since August 12, 2022. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Brad Finstad's district?
The boundary map for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Brad Finstad on?
Brad Finstad sits on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Armed Services and House Committee on Small Business. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Brad Finstad still in Congress?
This site shows Brad Finstad holding Minnesota's 1st Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in Minnesota
ZIP Codes in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
This congressional district contains 202 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
46 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Minnesota district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 55009 (also in the 2nd), 55018 (also in the 2nd), 55019 (also in the 2nd), 55021 (also in the 2nd), 55033 (also in the 2nd and 4th), 55046 (also in the 2nd), 55049 (also in the 2nd), 55052 (also in the 2nd).
- 51360
- 55009
- 55018
- 55019
- 55021
- 55026
- 55027
- 55033
- 55041
- 55046
View all 202 ZIP codes in this district
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- 55018
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- 55021
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- 55033
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- 56266
- 57030
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ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Amy Klobuchar (D), Tina Smith (D)
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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