Early Political Career
Grams launched his political career by winning the 1992 Republican nomination in Minnesota's 6th congressional district. He defeated Democratic incumbent Gerry Sikorski in the general election. During the campaign, Grams benefited from high name recognition in the district—from years as news anchor at KMSP-TV -- and Sikorski's involvement in the House banking scandal. Grams served in the 103rd, 104th, 105th, and 106th congresses from 1993 to 2001.
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