Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jason Lewis (Minnesota politician)

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Jason Lewis (Minnesota politician)

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jason Lewis (Minnesota politician) made an impact.

Jason Lewis is an American politician and former conservative radio personality. He served as the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 2nd congressional district from 2017 to 2019. A Republican, Lewis was a radio talk show host and commentator before entering Congress. He hosted the nationally syndicated Jason Lewis Show from 2009 to 2014, based in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.

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2006: Moved to KTLK-FM

In 2006, Jason Lewis moved back to Minnesota to broadcast at the newly established KTLK-FM.

February 17, 2009: Announced National Syndication

On February 17, 2009, Jason Lewis announced on his show that it would be syndicated nationally, effective February 23, 2009.

February 23, 2009: Show became Nationally Syndicated

Effective February 23, 2009, The Jason Lewis Show began its national syndication.

August 8, 2011: Picked up by Genesis Communications Network

On August 8, 2011, The Jason Lewis Show was picked up for national syndication by the Genesis Communications Network.

2011: Authored Book on States' Rights

In 2011, Jason Lewis authored the book "Power Divided is Power Checked: The Argument for States Rights", advocating for federalism and a constitutional amendment allowing states to leave the union.

July 31, 2014: Left Radio Show

On July 31, 2014, Jason Lewis announced he was leaving his show to devote more time to a website he helped co-found.

October 2015: Filed to Run for Congress

In October 2015, Jason Lewis filed to run for U.S. Congress in Minnesota's 2nd congressional district.

May 7, 2016: Endorsed at Republican Convention

On May 7, 2016, Jason Lewis was endorsed at the Minnesota Republican Party's convention on the 6th ballot.

November 8, 2016: Elected to House of Representatives

On November 8, 2016, Jason Lewis was elected to the United States House of Representatives, defeating Democratic nominee Angie Craig and independent Paula Overby.

2016: Elected to Congress

In 2016, Jason Lewis was elected to Congress, defeating Democrat Angie Craig and succeeding retiring Republican John Kline.

March 2017: Supported American Health Care Act

In March 2017, Jason Lewis supported the March 2017 version of the American Health Care Act, the GOP's bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.

May 4, 2017: Voted to Repeal ACA

On May 4, 2017, Jason Lewis voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and pass the American Health Care Act.

2017: Voted for Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In 2017, Jason Lewis voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

2018: Lost Re-election Bid

In 2018, Jason Lewis lost his bid for a second term in Congress in a rematch against Angie Craig.

2018: Praised Department of Defense Audit

In 2018, Jason Lewis praised the Department of Defense's decision to undergo an audit, after authoring a bill mandating it.

2018: Voted Against Bipartisan Budget Act

In 2018, Jason Lewis voted against the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, which increased discretionary spending.

2020: Lost Senate Election

In 2020, Jason Lewis was the Republican nominee in the U.S. Senate election in Minnesota but was defeated by incumbent Democrat Tina Smith.