Brad Finstad.
American politician
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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The Federal Election Commission (FEC) reported campaign cash totals for Brad Finstad.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad and Jake Johnson are running against each other in Minnesota's Congressional District One.Well supported9 reports
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Donald Trump won the 1st District, which Jake Johnson was seeking to represent, while Johnson was attempting to unseat Brad Finstad in the election.Well supported10 reports
Earlier this month
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Google proposes a data center on Pine Island, Minnesota, while Brad Finstad is a political candidate in the state.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad takes political stances on aid, supporting Musk to cut USAID purchases, while local races unfold in Minnesota.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Brad Finstad campaigned against Jake Johnson in Wisconsin while the state celebrated America's 250th anniversary.Some support2 reports
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Brad Finstad and Dusty Johnson met in Eagle Lake to discuss infrastructure and the Farm Bill.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad received input on crop insurance programs and introduced bills signed by Donald Trump.Some support2 reports
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Brad Finstad, a Minnesota Congressman, made statements regarding trade relationships and international bridges.Some support2 reports
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Politicians and relief organizations assess flood damage and discuss bipartisan legislation for displaced residents.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad and Jake Johnson discuss farm bill issues, with Finstad hoping Amy Klobuchar will move the bill while serving on the House Agriculture Committee.Some support1 report1 development inside
One to three months ago
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Finstad, Stauber, and Fischbach are calling on Todd Blanche to review a case involving a shooting at Loring Park, based on findings by Mary Moriarty.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad was endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce for his reelection campaign to office.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad visited Mankato to discuss the farm bill amidst rising costs driven by the Iran conflict.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A candidate, Brad Finstad, held a town hall in Mankato on August 31, 2026, while challenging for a seat in Congress.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad details state administration failures concerning federal aid in Minnesota.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad and Chris Deluzio co-introduced the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach are cosponsors of the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act, which addresses agricultural labor issues, including those involving Mayra Gasca Rojas and distribution centers like those in Chicago.Some support1 report
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Advocates for structural changes to EMS funding.Some support1 report
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The new event summarizes specific past actions taken by Brad Finstad and Glenn Thompson on April 4, 2023, regarding nuclear threats and agricultural bills.Some support1 report
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Candidates, including Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Brad Finstad, are competing in the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District after having left the House.Some support3 reports
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Alex Eaton is a candidate in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District and plans to challenge Brad Finstad in the November election.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad and John Jasinski are seeking election for U.S. House and state Senate in Minnesota.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Brad Finstad and Luke J. Lindberg met with a trade official to discuss agricultural policy for the state of Minnesota in 2019.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad and GoPro were used to document political campaign interactions.Some support1 report
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SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano is discussing potential cuts to Social Security benefits, while Elizabeth Warren joins a letter opposing these cuts.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Brad Finstad is proposing aid packages for struggling farmers through the House Budget Committee.Some support4 reports
Gone quiet
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Lindsey Graham and Brad Finstad shared service in the U.S. Senate on July 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad shared his experience serving in Iraq with the Fairmont Unit.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad wrote regarding curriculum concerns involving the Minnesota Department of Education in the district.Well supported3 reports
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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee supports a political challenge against Brad Finstad in tight races in southern Minnesota.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Brad Finstad hosted a roundtable discussion regarding local workforce challenges in the First Congressional District.Some support1 report
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Brad Finstad leads efforts to urge the resignation of Tim Walz and Keith Ellison, who are both accused of social services fraud.Some support1 report
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Jake Johnson challenged Brad Finstad regarding the lack of in-person events.Some support1 report
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Explainers that pass through Brad Finstad
Brad Finstad is a step on the way to someone else- New U.S. trade deals may challenge China's global agricultural market shareIncreased U.S. agricultural exports may challenge China's global trade positionPossible
- Farm Bill provisions could boost Minnesota's rural wastewater systemsMinnesota's rural communities may receive $15M-$30M in wastewater fundingReported
Around Brad Finstad this week
News at the entities that move Brad Finstad most-
House StructuralA report mentioned Arlington County and the House of Representatives.Moves Brad Finstad
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Republicans StructuralKansas sees new investment in fintech and data centers, supported by tax relief and Trump's influence.Moves Brad Finstad
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Donald Trump OperationalSenator Susan Collins is involved in promoting a battery facility and facing an electoral challenge from Donald Trump in Maine.Moves Brad Finstad
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Minnesota StructuralDan Wilson is running for Minnesota State House, while the Department of Commerce operates in Minnesota and farmers reside in Chippewa County.Moves Brad Finstad
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Michele Tafoya OperationalMichele Tafoya unveiled her Senate campaign plan at the Capitol while running against Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota.Moves Brad Finstad
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee OperationalA group supporting candidates for the state's House seat is active, noting that Trump's popularity is influencing the election results.Moves Brad Finstad
Connections
The 34 strongest of 49, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Finstad aligns with Trump's policies and agenda, while Trump's political standing directly influences Finstad's campaign viability.
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House Structural
Brad Finstad serves as a representative member of the House of Representatives.
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Minnesota Structural
Brad Finstad's political function and career are defined by his role representing the constituents and interests of Minnesota.
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Jake Johnson Operational
The two candidates are actively competing against each other for the 1st Congressional District seat.
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Michele Tafoya Operational
Both individuals are actively campaigning and running against each other in the U.S. Senate races.
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Republicans Structural
Brad Finstad is a current incumbent member of the Republican party structure.
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Operational
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee actively supports political challenges and candidates related to Brad Finstad.
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Amy Klobuchar Operational
Finstad and Klobuchar are actively collaborating on bipartisan legislation, with Finstad relying on Klobuchar's political influence.
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Jake Operational
Brad Finstad and Jake are actively competing against each other in a political election.
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Jake Johnson Operational
Jake Johnson is engaged in a direct electoral challenge against Brad Finstad.
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Chris Deluzio Transactional
Co-introduced the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act.
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Tim Walz Operational
Finstad is actively campaigning against Walz, urging his resignation and using his image in political advertisements.
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Angie Craig Operational
The two entities are engaged in a competitive political race in southern Minnesota.
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Minnesota Department of Education Operational
Brad Finstad has actively communicated curriculum concerns and questioned the Minnesota Department of Education regarding policy influence.
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Schultz Operational
Brad Finstad provides expert input regarding crop insurance programs to Schultz.
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Todd Blanche Transactional
Finstad initiated contact with Blanche regarding a case review.
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David Steiner Transactional
A sent a letter to B expressing disappointment over a closure.
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Syngenta Transactional
Brad Finstad received compensation checks from Syngenta.
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Elon Musk Operational
Finstad supported Musk's action to shut down USAID purchases.
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South Central College Transactional
The entities engaged in a specific meeting regarding insurance matters.
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Glenn Thompson Shared context
Both individuals are discussed in the context of agricultural bills and committee work.
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Keith Ellison Transactional
Brad Finstad is leading an effort to urge Keith Ellison's resignation.
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Southern Minnesota Shared context
Brad Finstad functions as a representative voice for the concerns and interests of the Southern Minnesota region.
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GoPro Shared context
The relationship is documented as being involved in political campaign interactions.
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Iraq Shared context
Brad Finstad served in Iraq with the Fairmont Unit.
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Argentina Shared context
Brad Finstad commented on aid benefiting Argentine farmers.
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Dusty Johnson Operational
Finstad and Johnson engaged in a discussion regarding the Farm Bill.
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Eagle Lake Shared context
Brad Finstad visited Eagle Lake to discuss infrastructure.
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Lindsey Graham Shared context
They are political colleagues who shared service in the U.S. Senate.
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New Ulm Shared context
Brad Finstad is identified as a farmer residing in New Ulm.
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Federal Election Commission Shared context
The Federal Election Commission is noted as the regulatory body responsible for reporting campaign cash totals.
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Mankato Shared context
Brad Finstad traveled to Mankato to conduct business related to the farm bill.
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Congress Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking Brad Finstad to Congress.
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Luke J. Lindberg Mentioned together
No direct relationship between the entities was observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- The Federal Election Commission (FEC) reported campaign cash totals for Brad Finstad.
- Brad Finstad and Jake Johnson are running against each other in Minnesota's Congressional District One.
- Google proposes a data center on Pine Island, Minnesota, while Brad Finstad is a political candidate in the state.
- Brad Finstad campaigned against Jake Johnson in Wisconsin while the state celebrated America's 250th anniversary.
- Brad Finstad and Dusty Johnson met in Eagle Lake to discuss infrastructure and the Farm Bill.
September 2026
7 events- Brad Finstad takes political stances on aid, supporting Musk to cut USAID purchases, while local races unfold in Minnesota.
- Brad Finstad received input on crop insurance programs and introduced bills signed by Donald Trump.
- Brad Finstad, a Minnesota Congressman, made statements regarding trade relationships and international bridges.
- Politicians and relief organizations assess flood damage and discuss bipartisan legislation for displaced residents.
- Finstad, Stauber, and Fischbach are calling on Todd Blanche to review a case involving a shooting at Loring Park, based on findings by Mary Moriarty.
- Brad Finstad was endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce for his reelection campaign to office.
- A candidate, Brad Finstad, held a town hall in Mankato on August 31, 2026, while challenging for a seat in Congress.
August 2026
12 events- Brad Finstad and Jake Johnson discuss farm bill issues, with Finstad hoping Amy Klobuchar will move the bill while serving on the House Agriculture Committee.
- Brad Finstad visited Mankato to discuss the farm bill amidst rising costs driven by the Iran conflict.
- Brad Finstad details state administration failures concerning federal aid in Minnesota.
- Brad Finstad and Chris Deluzio co-introduced the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act.
- Brad Finstad and Michelle Fischbach are cosponsors of the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act, which addresses agricultural labor issues, including those involving Mayra Gasca Rojas and distribution centers like those in Chicago.
- Advocates for structural changes to EMS funding.
- The new event summarizes specific past actions taken by Brad Finstad and Glenn Thompson on April 4, 2023, regarding nuclear threats and agricultural bills.
- Candidates, including Ilhan Omar, Angie Craig, and Brad Finstad, are competing in the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District after having left the House.
- Alex Eaton is a candidate in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District and plans to challenge Brad Finstad in the November election.
- Brad Finstad and John Jasinski are seeking election for U.S. House and state Senate in Minnesota.
- Brad Finstad and Luke J. Lindberg met with a trade official to discuss agricultural policy for the state of Minnesota in 2019.
- Brad Finstad and GoPro were used to document political campaign interactions.
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July 2026
4 events- Donald Trump won the 1st District, which Jake Johnson was seeking to represent, while Johnson was attempting to unseat Brad Finstad in the election.
- Brad Finstad is proposing aid packages for struggling farmers through the House Budget Committee.
- Lindsey Graham and Brad Finstad shared service in the U.S. Senate on July 13, 2026.
- Brad Finstad shared his experience serving in Iraq with the Fairmont Unit.
June 2026
6 events- SSA Commissioner Frank Bisignano is discussing potential cuts to Social Security benefits, while Elizabeth Warren joins a letter opposing these cuts.
- Brad Finstad wrote regarding curriculum concerns involving the Minnesota Department of Education in the district.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee supports a political challenge against Brad Finstad in tight races in southern Minnesota.
- Brad Finstad hosted a roundtable discussion regarding local workforce challenges in the First Congressional District.
- Brad Finstad leads efforts to urge the resignation of Tim Walz and Keith Ellison, who are both accused of social services fraud.
- Jake Johnson challenged Brad Finstad regarding the lack of in-person events.