Tom Emmer Defeats Challenger in Primary Race

Rep. Tom Emmer has secured a decisive victory in the Republican primary for Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District. Here’s what you need to know about this GOP figure.

At a Glance

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer won the GOP primary for Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District.
He will face the winner of the Democratic primary between Jeanne Hendricks and Austin Winkelman.
The district has been a Republican stronghold, consistently supporting GOP candidates in both House and Presidential races.
Emmer has represented the district since 2015 and was briefly considered for Speaker of the House.
His opponent, Chris Corey, a professional golf caddy, received 13% of the vote.

A Landslide Win

In a landslide victory, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer emerged triumphant in the Republican primary for Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District, securing 87% of the vote, according to news reports. His challenger, Chris Corey, who positioned himself as a political outsider, garnered only 13%.

This win reaffirms Emmer’s stronghold in a district that has been reliably red since 2002. Emmer will now face the winner of the Democratic primary, reported to be Jeanne Hendricks.

Background

Tom Emmer has represented Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District since 2015. The district, which includes Saint Cloud and areas near suburban Minneapolis, has a long history of supporting Republican candidates both for House and Presidential elections.

Emmer’s victory is particularly notable as the district is considered solidly Republican, making him the district’s party favorite in the upcoming general election. His extensive experience and leadership as the House Majority Whip make him a prominent figure in the GOP.

Tom Emmer secures victory in Minnesota's 6th District GOP primary.
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2. Emmer faces winner of Democrat primary in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District
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Emmer, who was once briefly considered for Speaker of the House, has a relatively long record. His career in public service began in the Minnesota House of Representatives, where he served three terms from 2005 to 2011.

Statement After the Primary

In a statement after the primary, Emmer said, “I can’t thank the great people of Minnesota’s Sixth District enough for entrusting me with their vote. We’re one step closer to expanding our majority in the House, flipping the Senate, and sending President Trump back to the White House. Onward to November.”

In this primary, Emmer’s opponent, Chris Corey, positioned himself as a political outsider, emphasizing his commitment to limiting his term in office and criticizing establishment Republicans. Corey, a professional golf caddy, received about 13% of the vote, a clear indicator of Emmer’s dominance in this Republican district.

As of August 14, Emmer had 21,622 votes, while Corey only had 3,218, with more than 95% of the votes counted. This primary took place on August 13, 2024, and set the stage for a highly anticipated general election in November.