Minnesota's 6th congressional district

Minnesota's 6th congressional district includes most or all of Benton, Carver, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, and Anoka counties. Many of the Twin Cities' outer northern and western suburbs are included within the boundaries of this district, such as Blaine (the district's largest city), Andover, Chaska, Ramsey, St. Michael-Albertville, Elk River, Chanhassen, Otsego, Lino Lakes, Buffalo, Ham Lake, Monticello, Waconia, Big Lake, East Bethel, and Victoria. The St. Cloud Area is the other major center of population for the district, including the cities of St. Cloud (the district's second-largest city), Sartell, Sauk Rapids and Waite Park.

It is currently represented by Republican House Majority Whip Tom Emmer.

1972
Rick Nolan ran unsuccessfully for Minnesota's 6th congressional district seat in the United States House of Representatives in the election of November 7, 1972.

1974
Rick Nolan was elected in his second run on November 5, 1974, to the 94th Congress.

1976
Rick Nolan was reelected in 1976 to the 95th Congress.

1978
Nolan was reelected to the 96th Congress on November 7, 1978.

1980
Vin Weber was elected to serve in the 97th Congress.

1982
Gerry Sikorski, (DFL) was elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982.

1984
Gerry Sikorski was reelected to the 99th Congress on November 6, 1984.

He continued to serve through the 100th Congress, 101st Congress and 102nd Congress.

1986 to 2006
The elected representatives were:
 * Bill Luther 104th Congress, 105th Congress, 106th Congress and 107th Congress
 * Rod Grams 103rd Congress and
 * Gerry Sikorski (also served in the) 100th Congress, 101st Congress and 102nd Congress.

2012
Although Bachmann's home was not within the new boundaries of the 6th district, she legally ran for reelection and won.