Erik Paulsen is a Republican politician from Minnesota who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2017, to January 3, 2019. Born on May 14, 1965, he represented Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District during his tenure in Congress. Prior to his service in the U.S. House, he was active in state-level politics in Minnesota.
During his two-year term, Paulsen disclosed 17 stock trades with an estimated total trading volume of approximately $0.4 million, placing him on the lower end of trading activity compared to more active members of Congress. His trading was concentrated in the Energy sector, which accounted for 5 transactions, including five trades in Exxon Mobil (XOM). Other reported trades included Eastern Bankshares (EBTC), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), and Mitek Systems (MITK), spanning sectors such as Financials, Energy, and Technology. Overall, he reported 6 purchases and 11 sales, indicating a greater tendency to sell than buy during the period covered.
| Date | Asset | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-24 | GE | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2015-09-23 | CSCO | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2015-09-21 | KO | sell | $15K – $50K |
| 2015-09-21 | MO | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2015-08-14 | EBTC | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2015-01-14 | MITK | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2015-01-14 | WAC | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2015-01-05 | NGL | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2015-01-05 | MN Clay Street, LLCOTHE | sell | $1K – $15K |
| 2012-12-06 | MCD | sell | $100K – $250K |
| 2011-12-10 | Munitech Sht TermMUNI | sell | $15K – $50K |
| 2010-12-10 | T | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2009-12-10 | XOM | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2009-05-03 | XOM | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2009-04-12 | XOM | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2009-03-11 | XOM | buy | $1K – $15K |
| 2008-12-10 | XOM | sell | $15K – $50K |