About Jamie
Today: Preserving Democracy for All Minnesotans
Jamie currently serves as the DFL House Floor Leader, where he helps support the DFL caucus in standing strong against the Trump agenda. He is Chair of the Rules and Legislative Administration Committee, which controls the bills that come to the House floor.
Jamie lives with his wife (and high school sweetheart), their two kids and two dogs. Jamie enjoys outdoor adventures, listening to music, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and singing.
Leadership in the MN House
First elected in 2018, Jamie was selected by his peers as an Assistant Majority Leader in his first term. In his second term, he chaired the Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee.
In his third term, Jamie was elected as the House Majority Leader for the 2023-24 “Trifecta” session, where Democrats controlled the House, Senate, and Governor’s seat.
Together with Speaker Melissa Hortman , Jamie helped lead the House in passing a staggering amount of progressive legislation, including:
His Clean Energy Standard bill, putting Minnesota on the path to 100% clean energy by 2040.
Paid Family and Medical Leave, so workers don’t have to choose between their job and caring for a newborn or loved one.
Gun Violence Protection, including universal background checks for gun purchases and extreme risk protection order ("red flag") laws.
Reproductive Rights, by enshrining abortion as a protected right under Minnesota law.
Free College Tuition for Minnesota students whose family income is below $80,000.
K-12 Education Investments, including indexing school funding to inflation and free school breakfast and lunch across the state.
The session, dubbed “The Minnesota Miracle,” has been championed as a framework for how state legislatures can leverage even the narrowest of margins to pass sweeping, desperately needed reforms. It would not have been possible without the brilliant mind, heart and leadership of Melissa Hortman.
Education and Early Career
Jamie attended Carleton College for his B.A. in Political Science. With his eye on a career in public service, Jamie moved to Washington, D.C., attending law school at George Washington University.
Jamie practiced environmental law then worked on Capitol Hill, joining the staff of then-U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison as Legislative Director then Deputy Chief of Staff.
Upon returning to Minnesota, Jamie managed Keith’s District Office, helping constituents having difficulties with the federal government and helping residents engage their federal representative.