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Tina Smith
Senator · MN · Junior Senator
DemocratRanking Member, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic GrowthRanking Member, Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
Raised $48,764 · 448K followers (office + personal) · missed 3.7% of votes
Top contributing industries: not mapped ($35,000), Leadership PAC ($20,000), Labor Unions ($10,000), Securities & Investment ($5,000), Insurance ($5,000)
Tina Smith is a Democratic U.S. Senator for Minnesota. She has served 8.7 years in Congress; the seat is on the ballot in 2026, but Smith is not running for it. She raised $48,764 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 448K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 46 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 0.73 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score, reported a net worth of $1,653,038 to $6,249,998.
Background and career
Christine Elizabeth "Tina" Smith (née Flint, born March 4, 1958) is an American politician, retired Democratic political consultant, and former businesswoman serving as the junior United States senator from Minnesota, a seat she has held since 2018. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), Minnesota's affiliate of the national Democratic Party, she served from 2015 to 2018 as the 48th Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota under Governor Mark Dayton. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Smith moved to Minnesota in the 1980s to work for General Mills and later became the vice president of Planned Parenthood of Minnesota.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | BA | source | |
| Dartmouth College | MBA | source |
Career before Congress
| Role | Organization | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chief | Mayor of Minneapolis R | source | |
| his chief of staff | Mark Dayton | source | |
| president | Planned Parenthood of Minnesota | source | |
| president | Planned Parenthood of Minnesota, North Dakota | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Presbyterian
Name history and family
Birth name: Christine Elizabeth Flint · Children: 2 · Marriages: 1 ·
Disclosed health conditions and disabilities
- Depression: Publicly discussed serious depression during high school and as a young mother (Senate speech) source
Only self-disclosures, official statements, or reputable reporting of disclosures are listed. No record here means nothing publicly documented, not that the member is healthy or able-bodied.
Previously held offices
- Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota (2015–2018)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $1,464,674 in the 2024 cycle and $48,764 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHAO, PENG | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | MIAMI, FL | $6,600 |
| CHEN, YU | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | MIAMI, FL | $6,600 |
| FISHER, CYNTHIA | PATIENTRIGHTSADVOCATE.ORG | FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN | PALM BEACH, FL | $6,600 |
| BLUE, ALLEN | CO-FOUNDER | WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA | $6,600 | |
| RECHNITZ, JOAN | N/A | RETIRED | RED BANK, NJ | $6,600 |
| HUSS, ALVIN JR | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | SAINT PAUL, MN | $6,600 |
| HUSS, RUTH | N/A | RETIRED | SAINT PAUL, MN | $6,600 |
| YAMASHITA, ALLEN | N/A | RETIRED | HONOLULU, HI | $5,100 |
| HOLLENBERG, THOMAS | CAPITAL GROUP | INVESTOR | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 |
| ATIQULLAH, NAFIS | CAPITAL RESEARCH & MANAGEMENT COMPANY | INVESTMENT ANALYST | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | $5,000 |
| ABDEY, JULIAN | CAPITAL GROUP. | FINANCE | HILLSBOROUGH, CA | $5,000 |
| HONDA, NORIKO | CAPITAL GROUP | INVESTMENTS | PORTOLA VALLEY, CA | $5,000 |
| ARREDONDO, CANISE | THE CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES | CFO | LAGUNA BEACH, CA | $5,000 |
| LOVELACE, ROBERT | CAPITAL GROUP | FINANCE | HERMOSA BEACH, CA | $5,000 |
| FINLEY, SHANNON | CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC | PARTNER | WASHINGTON, DC | $4,500 |
| LARSEN, DINAH W | N/A | RETIRED | TUALATIN, OR | $4,015 |
| CIEGLER, JANET | N/A | RETIRED | STILLWATER, MN | $4,000 |
| ALLING, ALBERT | RETIRED | RETIRED | ARLINGTON, VA | $3,500 |
| FREEMAN, CAROL | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,500 |
| RITMAN, ERIK | N/A | RETIRED | ROCHESTER, MN | $3,500 |
| FREDSALL, BOBBIE A. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,367 |
| GABBERT, MARTHA W. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $3,310 |
| WHIPPLE, GERALD | N/A | RETIRED | RED WING, MN | $3,300 |
| WALTON, JAMES | SELF-EMPLOYED | NON-PROFIT SECTOR | BENTONVILLE, AR | $3,300 |
| WALTON, LUKAS | SELF-EMPLOYED | PHILANTHROPIST | BENTONVILLE, AR | $3,300 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT, TIM | SELF | MUSICIAN/INVESTOR | NEW YORK, NY | $3,300 |
| HARRINGTON, ANTHONY | ALBRIGHT STONEBRIDGE GROUP LLC | FOUNDING PARTNER | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION PROFESSIONALS AND ACTUARIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASPPA-NAPA PAC) A/K/A AMERICAN RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARA PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Securities & Investment | $5,000 |
| HOLLAND & KNIGHT COMMITTEE FOR EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DEMAND JUSTICE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TRANSUNION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TU PAC) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BENEFITS AND INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS PAC (NABIP PAC) | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION PROFESSIONALS AND ACTUARIES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASPPA-NAPA PAC) A/K/A AMERICAN RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ARA PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CHS/COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION CMTE (CHS PAC) | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| POLARIS INDUSTRIES POLITICAL PARTICIPATION PROGRAM | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| DEMAND JUSTICE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| IMPACT | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| IMPACT | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFF THE SIDELINES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| OFF THE SIDELINES PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| LEECH LAKE BAND OF OJIBWE | other | $10,000 |
| SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY | other | $10,000 |
| CHICKASAW NATION | other | $7,500 |
| POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS | other | $6,500 |
| AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS | other | $5,000 |
| CHEROKEE NATION | other | $5,000 |
| AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY | other | $5,000 |
| MILLE LACS BAND OF OJIBWE INDIANS | other | $5,000 |
2026 (partial)
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE NATION | other | $5,000 |
| SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY | other | $5,000 |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
$1,653,038 to $6,249,998 . Earliest on record (2017): $2,911,056 to $9,918,996. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
9 trades, estimated volume $800,009 to $1,950,000. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| PODD - Insulet Corporation | stock | $500K-$1M | Spouse |
| DXCM - DexCom, Inc. | stock | $500K-$1M | Spouse |
| AORT - Artivion Inc | stock | $250K-$500K | Spouse |
| TCMD - Tactile Systems Technology Inc | stock | $250K-$500K | Spouse |
| SNAXX - Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund Ultra Shares | mutual fund | $250K-$500K | Spouse |
| BRK-B - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | stock | $250K-$500K | Spouse |
| SWVXX - Schwab Value Advantage Money Fund | mutual fund | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| Charles Schwab(Minneapolis, MN)Type: Brokerage Sweep Account | bank deposit | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| TCMD - Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. | stock | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
| AORT - Artivion, Inc. Common Stock | stock | $100K-$250K | Spouse |
Business interests
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $957,677,000
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A new ambulance and fire station public safety facility will replace a failed, undersized facility that is the base of operations for the pillar of advanced life support ambulance and fire/rescue services for a very large region in North Minnesota. | Cloquet Area Fire District | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $2,000,000 | No |
| Bringing a closed childcare center up to safety standards, curbing worsening childcare shortage on the Iron Range. | Apple Tree Learning Center | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,000,000 | No |
| Building a Community Center | City of Roseau | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $2,000,000 | No |
| Building a new Fire Hall. | Spring Grove Fire Department | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $3,000,000 | No |
| Building a new daycare and preschool facility. | Wonder World Preschool, Inc. | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $2,250,000 | No |
| Complete the construction of the Ponemah Community Center on the Red Lake Indian Reservation. | Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,500,000 | No |
| Construct an efficient Community Center with City Hall office to replace the current large and inefficient building. | City of Red Lake Falls | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,950,000 | No |
| Constructing a new fire hall | Cass Lake Volunteer Fire Department | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $4,900,000 | No |
| Construction of an Emergency Services Garage to improve emergency services for the community, including by lowering response times. | Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $2,250,000 | No |
| Drinking water system improvements that are critical to maintaining a secure, safe, and efficient water supply for our residents and businesses. | City of Harris | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,834,000 | No |
| Gundersen St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Clinics is requesting $2.5 million to support its Primary Care, Rehabilitation, and Retail Pharmacy Expansion Project. This project will address increased patient and community demand for rehabilitation care, wellness services, and chronic disease management. | Emplify Health | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $2,500,000 | No |
| Improve drinking water supply and treatment systems. | City of Kandiyohi | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $3,000,000 | No |
| Improve the sanitary sewer system. | City of Plummer | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $3,000,000 | No |
| Preservation, renovation, and remodeling of Timber Hall Event Center facilities and property enhancements. | Embarrass Region Fair Association | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,700,000 | No |
| Replacement of the deteriorating main water line at the Early Childhood Hub, ensuring safe, reliable water access for 174 childcare slots, Head Start classrooms, and community services, preserving this vital resource for families, educators, and workforce development. | KOOTASCA Community Action | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $315,000 | No |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
0.73 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (Senate). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -0.14, ranked #50 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.409 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #16 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | Not available | 2026 |
| LCV | 94 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 100 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 13 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 3 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+3. Last election margin: 5.24 points (2020). Cook PVI
2026 race rating
Ratings describe the race's partisan lean, not the incumbent.
Polling average
Flanagan by 1.6 points (3 polls, latest 2026-09-16). 270toWin
2026 election
Retiring. Open-seat nominees listed.
2026 open-seat candidates
| Name | Party | Background | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peggy Flanagan | DFL | Not listed | source |
| Michele Tafoya | R | Not listed | source |
Candidate fields are fluid and were last checked September 2026.
Notable family
| Name | Relationship | Notable as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. Harlan Flint | father | lawyer; served as vice president of the Santa Fe School Board | source |
Notable relatives found through systematic public-records searches (~2 queries per member). Absence of a listing means nothing notable was found under this methodology, not that no notable family exists.
Voting record (2026)
244 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 3.7% · party unity 100.0
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | S.J.Res. 98 | On the Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 | On Passage of the Bill | Nay |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J.Res. 142 | On the Joint Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-03-23 | PN858 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-04-16 | H.J.Res. 140 | On the Joint Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-23 | S.Con.Res. 33 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-05-13 | PN855-1 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-06-04 | Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779 | On the Motion | Nay |
| 2026-06-05 | S. 2 | On Passage of the Bill | Nay |
| 2026-06-23 | H.Con.Res. 86 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-07-28 | PN1092 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-08-07 | H.R. 5334 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | H.R. 6500 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-09-24 | H.Con.Res. 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 46 bills and cosponsored 468 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S. 622 | Leech Lake Reservation Restoration Amendments Act of 2025 | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S. 621 | A bill to accept the request to revoke the charter of incorporation of the Lower Sioux Indian Community in the State of Minnesota at the request of that Community, and for other purposes. | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S. 1157 | Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 | Passed Senate (House next) |
| S.Res. 518 | A resolution designating October 2025 as “National Principals Month”. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S.Res. 528 | A resolution supporting after-school programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 23, 2025. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
Latest statements
- U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Bill to Help College Students Facing Emergencies Afford to Stay in School
- U.S. Senator Tina Smith, MN Housing Organizations Unveil New Legislation to Build More Homeless Shelters, Upgrade Aging Shelters and Permanent Supportive Housing
- U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar, Tina Smith Push the Trump Administration to Release Heating Assistance Funds Before Winter
- U.S. Senator Tina Smith Hears from Renee Good's Family Members and Firsthand Witness of Alex Pretti's Killing in Public Testimony to Congress
- U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance, Support Housing Construction Passes Banking Committee
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @SenTinaSmith (127K) | @tinasmithmn (80K) |
| @senatortinasmith (106K) | @tinasmithmn (count n/a) | |
| @USSenTinaSmith (135K) | @TinaSmithMN (count n/a) | |
| YouTube | not found | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 368K · Personal total: 80K · Combined: 448K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Staff
Chief of staff
Jeffrey D Lomonaco · (202) 224-5641
Communications director
Charlotte Frank Hoffman · (202) 224-5641
- Digital Press Assistant at Rep. Jim Himes (01/30/22-03/31/22) source
- Digital Press Assistant at Rep. Jim Himes (01/01/23-01/02/23) source
- Press Secretary at Sen. Tina Smith (12/23/23-03/31/24) source
- Press Secretary at Sen. Tina Smith (04/01/24-09/30/24) source
- Press Secretary at Sen. Tina Smith (10/01/24-03/31/25) source
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-5641
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul | 60 Plato Blvd. East Suite 220, Saint Paul, MN 55107 | (651) 221-1016 |
| Rochester | 1202-1/2 7th Street NW Suite 218, Rochester, MN 55901 | (507) 218-2003 |
| Moorhead | 819 Center Avenue Suite 2A, Moorhead, MN 56560 | (218) 284-8721 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Yassamin Ansari | Same school | Stanford University |
| Everton Blair Jr. | Same school | Stanford University |
| Cory A. Booker | Same school | Stanford University |
| Joaquin Castro | Same school | Stanford University |
| Brandon Gill | Same school | Dartmouth College |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Same school | Dartmouth College |
| Daniel S. Goldman | Same school | Stanford University |
| Josh Harder | Same school | Stanford University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.