![]() ![]() ![]() His candidacy prompted renewed scrutiny of past statements and his affiliation with the Nation of Islam, which drew criticism from some moderate Democrats. senators Bernie Sanders (of Vermont) and Chuck Schumer (of New York). ![]() Ellison was the first Muslim to be elected to Congress and the first African American representative from Minnesota.Įllison's profile was raised when he joined the race for chair of the Democratic National Committee in November 2016, gaining support from progressive groups and U.S. He also sat on the House Committee on Financial Services. In Congress, Ellison was a vice-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and a Chief Deputy Whip. He also served as the titular deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2017 to 2018. representative for MN's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2019. A member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Ellison was the U.S. Keith Maurice Ellison (born August 4, 1963) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 30th attorney general of Minnesota. ![]()
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