Angie Craig

Angie Craig
Name	Angie Craig
Birth date	May 14, 1972
Birth place	West Helena, Arkansas, United States
Party	Democratic Party (United States)
Spouse	Cheryl Greene
Alma mater	University of Memphis

Angie Craig Angie Craig is an American politician and former corporate executive who has served as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party (United States), she is noted for her focus on health care, manufacturing, and veterans' issues, and for being one of the first openly LGBTQ women elected to the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota. Craig's background spans roles in publishing and corporate management as well as community engagement in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Early life and education

Craig was born in West Helena, Arkansas and raised in Wabasha County, Minnesota after her family moved to the state during her childhood. She graduated from Wabasha-Kellogg High School before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from the University of Memphis. During her formative years she was influenced by regional industries in Arkansas and Minnesota, and by community institutions such as local newspapers and civic organizations that shaped her early interest in public service and communications.

Business and professional career

Craig began her professional career in the media industry, working in roles connected to business development and communications for prominent companies. She held positions at the St. Paul Pioneer Press-affiliated ventures and later transitioned to senior roles at St. Jude Medical, a medical device company headquartered in Minneapolis–Saint Paul. In the corporate sector she worked on strategies involving product marketing and regulatory engagement within the health care and medical technology fields. Craig subsequently joined the Minnesota operations of St. Jude Medical and later served as a vice president at St. Jude Medical's successor organizations after mergers in the medical device industry. Her executive experience included interactions with procurement systems tied to regional manufacturers in Minnesota and supply chains involving companies in the Midwest.

U.S. House of Representatives

Craig was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections, defeating incumbent candidates in a competitive race that drew national attention from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and the National Republican Congressional Committee. She took office in January 2019 as part of the 116th United States Congress. In subsequent terms she served on committees relevant to her district's priorities, engaging with members from states across the Upper Midwest and on panels that intersected with health policy and veterans' affairs. Craig has participated in caucuses including those focused on women, small business, and regional economic development, working alongside representatives from Minnesota and neighboring states.

Political positions and legislative initiatives

Craig's legislative agenda has emphasized health care access, support for veterans, manufacturing jobs, and child care affordability. She has advocated for protections associated with the Affordable Care Act and worked on bills addressing maternal health, connecting with policymakers in Washington, D.C. to draft amendments and appropriations language. On veterans' issues she has supported legislation tied to benefits administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and has collaborated with members on initiatives affecting veterans hospitals and caregiver programs. Craig has also promoted workforce development tied to regional hubs such as the Twin Cities metropolitan area and rural communities in Minnesota, endorsing bipartisan measures to bolster advanced manufacturing and small-business programs administered through agencies like the Small Business Administration. On social issues she has supported LGBTQ rights and nondiscrimination protections, aligning with organizations and lawmakers who championed the passage of federal measures related to civil rights. Craig has taken positions on trade and agricultural policy affecting constituents in farming regions represented by members of the House Agriculture Committee, supporting targeted relief and market access. She has been vocal during national debates on pandemic response, engaging with lawmakers on public health funding and relief packages produced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Electoral history

Craig's initial 2018 victory came amid a wave of Democratic pickups that shifted control of the United States House of Representatives for the 116th Congress. She won reelection in 2020 in a closely watched rematch, maintaining a district that had been targeted by both national party committees. In 2022 and subsequent cycles she continued to contest in competitive general elections that reflected broader national trends in suburban and rural voting patterns, with campaigns that emphasized health care, local economic development, and constituent services. Her races drew support and funding from national political action committees and grassroots organizations aligned with Democratic Party (United States) priorities.

Personal life and affiliations

Craig resides in Minnesota with her spouse, Cheryl Greene, and their family. She is active in community organizations and regional philanthropic efforts, and has affiliations with advocacy groups concerned with health policy, veterans' services, and LGBTQ equality. Craig's membership in congressional caucuses has connected her to networks including the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, the Congressional Women’s Caucus, and regional coalitions of representatives from the Upper Midwest. She has participated in events hosted by state party organizations such as the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party and has engaged with constituents through town halls and local nonprofit boards.

Category:Members of the United States House of Representatives Category:Women in Minnesota politics Category:LGBT members of the United States Congress