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Keith Maurice Ellison is an American lawyer and Democratic politician who has served as Minnesota's attorney general since 2019. He represented Minnesota's 5th congressional district in the U.S. House from 2007 to 2019 and was the first Muslim elected to Congress in the United States. In the House, he worked on issues including civil rights, consumer protection, and economic policy; as attorney general, his office represents the state in civil and criminal matters.
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When did Keith Ellison serve in the U.S. House?
Keith Ellison represented Minnesota's 5th congressional district from 2007 to 2019. He then became Minnesota's attorney general.
When did Keith Ellison become Minnesota attorney general?
Keith Ellison has served as Minnesota's attorney general since 2019. Before that, he served in the U.S. House from 2007 to 2019.
Why is Keith Ellison notable in U.S. political history?
He was the first Muslim elected to Congress in the United States. He represented Minnesota's 5th congressional district beginning in 2007.
What profession did Keith Ellison have before politics?
Keith Ellison is an American lawyer as well as a Democratic politician. His public career includes service in the U.S. House and as Minnesota attorney general.
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