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

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 22, 2026

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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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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.