Biography

Congressman John Kline has been proud to represent the men and women of Minnesota’s 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives since first being elected to Congress in 2002.

In 2010, John Kline was chosen by his peers to serve as the Chairman of the Education and the Workforce Committee - the first member of Congress from Minnesota selected for this position. A 25-year veteran of the Marine Corps, he also serves on the House Armed Services Committee.

During his successful career in the Marine Corps, he served as a helicopter pilot and earned the responsibility of flying Marine One, the President’s personal helicopter. He also served as a personal military aide to Presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.

John and his wife, Vicky, live in Burnsville, Minnesota. He is especially proud of his two children and four grandchildren.