Elk River man to challenge Emmer for GOP endorsement

Elk River man to challenge Emmer for GOP endorsement

ELK RIVER — An Elk River man plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer in the Republican primary in August to represent Minnesota’s Sixth Congressional District. Mike Foley, a Marine Corps veteran and chemical engineer working in biopharma, plans to challenge the long-time incumbent Emmer, who has held the seat since 2015. Emmer has served as the U.S. House GOP majority whip since 2023. Foley said on his campaign website that there has not been a s…