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Fischbach, Michelle

Fischbach, Michelle

RepublicanHouse·Minnesota, District 7

Serving since 2023 (118th–119th Congresses)

Contact

Office

2229 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2307

Campaign Finance (2026)

Raised$988K
Spent$592K
Cash on Hand$807K

Funding Sources

Individual$388K
PAC$535K
Small donors (≤$200)$125K
Large donors$262K

Top Industries

Miscellaneous Business$134K
Other$105K
Retired$96K
Lawyers & Lobbyists$27K
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate$14K

Source: FEC · 2026 cycle

About

Michelle Fischbach is a Republican Representative from Minnesota's 7th District who previously served as the 49th lieutenant governor of Minnesota from 2018 to 2019.

Background

Michelle Fischbach grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from St. Cloud State University in 1989. She later received a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell School of Law in 2011. Before her time in elected office, she gained experience in the political process as an intern for U.S. Senator Rudy Boschwitz.

Political career

Michelle Fischbach began her political career on the Paynesville City Council before serving in the Minnesota Senate from 1996 to 2018, where she held the role of president of the body. She later served as the 49th lieutenant governor of Minnesota from 2018 to 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she has served as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 7th congressional district since being sworn in in 2021.

Current focus

Fischbach, Michelle represents the 7th congressional district of MN in the U.S. House. Fischbach, Michelle currently serves on the House Committee on Rules, the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Oversight. They have sponsored 50 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8329; H.R. 8172; H.Res. 1142.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

50

Bills Sponsored

10

Recent Votes

Vote history