Gil Gutknecht

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Gil Gutknecht

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth March 20, 1951 (Age: 75)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Gil Gutknecht graduated from high school in Cedar Falls, Iowa, and earned a business degree from the University of Northern Iowa. He later attended auction college and conducted his first real estate auction. Gutknecht has lived in Rochester, Minnesota, for over 30 years with his family, where he has been an active member of Pax Christi Catholic Church.

Political Ideas

Gil Gutknecht's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of localism and strategic alliances, often surprising observers with unexpected policy convergences. His rhetorical style emphasizes community-centric narratives, skillfully framing issues to resonate with regional constituents. Gutknecht's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests.

Campaigns
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Minnesota's 1st Congressional district election, 2006

126,486 votes (47.10%)

Loss
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota's 1st Congressional district election, 2004

193,132 votes (59.60%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota's 1st Congressional district election, 2002

163,570 votes (61.50%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota's 1st Congressional district election, 2000

159,835 votes (56.43%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota House of Representatives 1st District

54.70% of vote

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota House of Representatives 1st District

52.67% of vote

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota House of Representatives 1st District

55.20% of vote

Win