Jim Hagedorn — Former U.S. Representative (MN-1)
Category: Federal Legislator — U.S. Representative (former) Role: Served 2019–2022; Deceased — died February 17, 2022, from kidney cancer while in office Priority: P3
Basis for Inclusion
Subject Classification: Former Public Official — Deceased — died February 17, 2022, from kidney cancer while in office Basis for Inclusion: (1) Signed the Texas v. Pennsylvania amicus brief; (2) voted to reject certified Electoral College results from Arizona and Pennsylvania on January 6-7, 2021. What Is Not the Basis for Inclusion: Policy positions or party affiliation.
Who Is Jim Hagedorn?
James Lee Hagedorn (August 4, 1962 – February 17, 2022) was a Republican U.S. Representative who served Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District from 2019 until his death from kidney cancer on February 17, 2022. He was 59 years old. He was a former USDA employee and political commentator before being elected to Congress.
Documented Actions: 2020 Election
December 11, 2020: Signed Texas v. Pennsylvania Amicus Brief
SourceTexas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief of 126 Representatives.Jim Hagedorn signed the amicus brief in Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155.
January 6–7, 2021: Voted to Reject Certified Electoral College Results
SourceGovTrack.us; Ballotpedia.Jim Hagedorn voted YEA on the House objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania’s certified electoral results.
Accountability Status
Current status: Deceased — died February 17, 2022, from kidney cancer while in office Legal exposure: No known criminal charges or investigations
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| Corporate / LLC | State secretary of state; OpenCorporates for cross-border shells from reporting |
| Sanctions / PEP | OpenSanctions when international business context is already sourced |
| Contracts / grants | USAspending.gov for named entities from investigations |
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Sources
- Wikipedia, “Jim Hagedorn”
- GovTrack.us
- Texas v. Pennsylvania, No. 22O155, amicus brief
Last Updated: May 22, 2026 Profile Status: Former member — Deceased — died February 17, 2022, from kidney cancer while in office