Biography
Angela "Angie" Craig, born on February 14, 1972, in West Helena, Arkansas, is a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party member serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District since 2019. Raised by a single mother in a mobile home park, she learned the value of hard work early in life. Craig began her career as a journalist before transitioning into corporate communications, notably working at St. Jude Medical in Minnesota from 2005 to 2017. She is the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Congress from Minnesota and the first lesbian mother to serve in Congress. Craig and her wife, Cheryl Greene, have four adult sons and three grandchildren.
Education and Political Experience
Notable Achievements
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Legislation:
- Introduced 49 pieces of legislation, with four signed into law.
- Authored the Affordable Insulin Now Act to cap insulin costs at $35 per month for seniors on Medicare, which was signed into law.
- Reintroduced the You Earned It, You Keep It Act to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits.
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Bipartisanship:
- Co-sponsored over 1,000 bills, with more than two-thirds being bipartisan.
- Ranked in the top 5% of all bipartisan members of Congress.
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Community Engagement:
- Hosted 44 town halls across all six counties in her district.
- Met with over 15,000 Minnesotans to address constituent concerns.
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Advocacy:
- Strong advocate for lowering healthcare costs, including expanding access to mental health care and telehealth services, particularly for rural communities.
- Supports fully funding public schools and expanding career and technical education opportunities.
- Championed year-round sales of E-15 biofuel to support family farmers and promote renewable energy.
Craig's dedication to bipartisan collaboration and her focus on issues such as healthcare affordability, education, and support for agriculture reflect her commitment to improving the lives of her constituents in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District.
