# Jamie Long *American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2019* Jamie Long, born on December 19, 1981, is a [[Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party]] (DFL) member of the [[Minnesota House of Representatives]], where he has held a seat since 2019. His District 61B covers part of southern [[Minneapolis]] in Hennepin County, [[Minnesota]].[^1] Long held the post of House majority leader from 2023 to 2025. The caucus chose him for that post after the 2022 election, and he followed Ryan Winkler, who had not run again.[^2] ## Early life, education, and career Long earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Carleton College in 2004. He then received a Juris Doctor from George Washington University in 2007.[^3] His work before elected office included practice as an environmental attorney and service in Congress as an aide on energy and transportation, with positions in the offices of Sheldon Whitehouse and Diana DeGette.[^3] For former U.S. Representative [[Keith Ellison]], Long was legislative director and deputy chief of staff. In 2017 he ran Ellison's bid to chair the Democratic National Committee. At the local level, he led the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council and sat on the board of Minneapolis Climate Action.[^4] ## Minnesota House of Representatives Long first won his House seat in 2018 and, as of the source's October 2026 retrieval, had won each biennial election since.[^5] He entered the 2018 race after [[Paul Thissen]], who had held the seat for eight terms, chose not to run again and instead sought the office of [[Governor of Minnesota]].[^5] In the 2019–2020 biennium, Long was an assistant majority leader in the House DFL caucus and vice chair of the Energy and Climate Finance and Policy Committee. In 2021–2022 he was chair of the Climate and Energy Finance and Policy Committee.[^6] His name had been raised as a possible majority leader after the 2018 election; the caucus elected him to the post after the 2022 election.[^2] His source lists him as chair of the Rules and Legislative Administration Committee.[^6] For the 2023 session, Long named affordable housing, child care, and climate change as areas where his caucus placed priority on investment. He spoke for legislation on abortion rights, driver's licenses for undocumented residents, designation of Minnesota as a refuge state for transgender people, and funds for the attorney general to add prosecutors. He voiced concern about proposals to end the Social Security tax for "very wealthy" Minnesotans.[^7] ### Climate and energy Long has backed reducing greenhouse gas emissions through less dependence on coal plants and greater investment in solar panels, wind power, and electric vehicles. He has urged action on emissions from transportation and agriculture, and has sought more spending on weatherization, energy capacity, and electrical infrastructure.[^8] ## Personal life Long is married to Melissa; the couple have two children. They live in the Armatage neighborhood of Minneapolis.[^9] ## Notes [^1]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes Long's birth date, party, House service since 2019, and district. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long [^2]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes his 2023–2025 majority-leader tenure, his election after the 2022 election succeeding Ryan Winkler, and mention as a candidate after 2018. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long [^3]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes his degrees (Carleton College 2004; George Washington University 2007) and early career. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long [^4]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes his work for Keith Ellison, the 2017 DNC chair campaign, and local civic roles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long [^5]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes his 2018 election, reelections, and the open seat left by Paul Thissen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long [^6]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes his caucus and committee roles, 2019–2022, and Rules and Legislative Administration chairmanship. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long [^7]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes his 2023 session priorities and stated positions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long [^8]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes his climate and energy positions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long [^9]: Wikipedia contributors, *Jamie Long* (rev. 1369640167, retrieved 2026-10-26) — establishes his family and residence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Long