Rep. Chip Cravaack

About Chip Cravaack

Born Dec. 29, 1959
Resides in Lindstrom, Minn.
Graduate of U.S. Naval Academy
Master's degree from University of West Florida
Retired Navy helicopter pilot
Pilot for Northwest Airlines

Republican Chip Cravaack defeated 18-term U.S. Rep. Jim Oberstar in one of the biggest upsets of the 2010 Election.

MPR News Coverage

GOP's Cravaack holds money edge in Minn. 8th Freshman Rep. Chip Cravaack holds a slight money edge over a possible Democratic rival about a year out from the 2012 election.

Rep. Cravaack to hold town hall meeting in Duluth Amid mounting pressure, 8th District GOP Rep. Chip Cravaack has announced he will hold an open town hall meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Duluth airport.

Cravaack opposes high speed rail to connect Duluth to Twin Cities Rep. Chip Cravaack opposes funding for a proposed high speed rail line connecting Duluth and the Twin Cities.

Cravaack urged to meet constituents in Duluth Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Cravaack held public meetings in the relatively remote towns of Deer River and Grand Portage in his 8th District this week. Some of his constituents are urging him to host a town hall meeting in Duluth.