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U.S. House · MN-04 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Betty McCollum

Democratic candidate for Minnesota's 4th Congressional District

Former teacher and longtime Minnesota congresswoman focused on health coverage, public education, clean water and support for Tribal communities.

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DistrictMN-04
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Betty stands.

Official position

Guarantee comprehensive health care coverage

  • Supports Medicare for All and a constitutional right to health care while defending Medicaid and Medicare

Official position

Permanently protect the Boundary Waters

  • Supports permanent federal protection for the wilderness watershed against sulfide-ore copper mining

Official position

Invest in clean energy infrastructure

  • Supports clean-energy research, education and infrastructure rather than greater reliance on fossil fuels

Official position

Fund schools and protect college aid

  • Supports stronger funding for high-poverty schools and special education, Pell Grants and student borrower protections

Official position

Strengthen union rights and job training

  • Supports workers’ access to union representation and federal investment in job training for working families

Official position

Meet federal obligations to Tribal nations

  • Supports adequate funding for Tribal health care, education, school construction and housing under federal trust responsibilities

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. September 2026

    Accomplishment

    Helped secure Gem Lake water funding

    Worked with Senator Tina Smith to secure a $1.092 million EPA grant for construction of a safer municipal water supply.

  2. Since 2001

    Experience

    United States representative

    Represents Minnesota’s Fourth District and serves on the House Appropriations Committee.

  3. 1993–2000

    Experience

    Minnesota House member

    Served four terms in the state House and was elected assistant leader three times.

  4. 1987–1992

    Experience

    North St. Paul city council member

    Represented her neighbors on the city council before entering the Minnesota Legislature.

  • Experience

    High school social science teacher

    Taught high school social science before and alongside her early public-service career.

  • Experience

    Retail sales and management worker

    Worked in retail sales and management for 25 years.

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