Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig To Be Ranking Member Of House’ Ag Committee

Agri-Pulse reports:

Minnesota is in position to have new clout on both the House and Senate Agriculture committees.

The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Monday recommended Minnesota Rep. Angie Craig to become ranking member of House Ag over incumbent David Scott of Georgia and California Rep. Jim Costa. The full Democratic caucus is to consider Craig’s selection today.

“I’m ready to help us win back rural Americans, and with them, a strong Democratic Majority,” Craig said in a statement after the steering committee vote.

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is set to become the ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee in 2025, replacing Stabenow.

Take note: Craig told reporters that part of her pitch was that Democrats needed more committee leaders from the middle of the country. “If we want to represent this whole country, then we need ranking members and leaders in the Democratic party who are from the whole country,” Craig said.