Keith Ellison

Keith Maurice Ellison is an American politician and lawyer who served as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2019. Born on August 4, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan, Ellison moved to Minnesota for law school. He was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2002, serving two terms before running for Congress. Ellison established himself as a progressive leader during his time in Congress, representing Minneapolis and its inner-ring suburbs. In addition to his congressional service, he also served as the deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2017 to 2018. Currently, Ellison is serving as the attorney general of Minnesota, being the 30th individual to hold that position.More