NEWS
Betty McCollum to take on Paul Wikstrom in race for 4th Congressional District
By Riley Moser, WCCO
“McCollum, who has served as the district's representative since 2001, defeated Aswar Rahman for the endorsement.”
Former ‘Summer House’ star loses House Democratic primary to take on Stauber in Minnesota
By Max Rego, The Hill
“Prior to the primary, Swanson received an endorsement from Rep. Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) — the dean of Minnesota’s 10-member congressional delegation. The state’s Democratic Farmer-Labor Party also endorsed her in May.“
Powerful Minnesota lawmaker wins primary election
By Robert Schmad, Fox News
“Rep. Betty McCollum, one of the most senior Democratic appropriators in the House, won her primary election on Tuesday night.”
Betty McCollum Wins DFL Primary for Fourth Congressional District
By Minnesota DFL Party
“‘It is an honor to serve the people of Minnesota’s Fourth District, and I’m grateful to DFL Primary voters for their renewed faith in me as our party’s nominee for Congress,’ said Congresswoman McCollum. ‘President Trump and Congressional Republicans have decimated the economy, started a new war in the Middle East, and raised healthcare and grocery costs for nearly all Americans, while extending lavish tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires. When Democrats win the House in November, I look forward to a Congress where members of his administration must raise their right hand and answer for the corruption, chaos, and cruelty they have inflicted on the American people.’”
Live updates: Scott Jensen wins Republican auditor race over GOP-endorsed George
By KSTP
“Betty McCollum has won the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District, The Associated Press says. She’ll face Republican nominee Paul Wikstrom in November.”
Live election results: U.S. House of Representative races
By Joey Peters and Cynthia Tu, Sahan Journal
“Betty McCollum* DEM 95,811 85.8%”
Minnesota Fourth Congressional District Primary Election Results
By The New York Times
“Betty McCollum wins the Democratic primary.”
Minnesota House District 4 Primary Results 2026
By NBC News
“BETTY MCCOLLUM WINS THE MINNESOTA PRIMARY”
Aug. 11 primary election to winnow the fields for federal, state and local offices
By By Dale Mischke, My Villager
“DFL—Betty McCollum*, Aswar Rahman”
Baldwin Introduces MRRRI Act to Restore and Protect the Mississippi River
By ECO Magazine
“Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04) leads companion legislation in the US House of Representatives.”
Morning Report: 5 primary races to watch as Michigan takes spotlight
By Jared Gans, The Hill
“Granger also received praise from across the aisle, as Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum (Minn.) caller her ‘an inspiration to us all.’”
Peggy Flanagan: This moment calls for challenging the Washington status quo
By Peggy Flanagan, The Minnesota Star Tribune
“But despite everything being thrown at us, Minnesotans keep choosing this campaign. Fighting for something better is how I earned the endorsement of the Minnesota DFL, which nearly 40,000 DFL voters participated in this spring through the convention and precinct caucuses. I’m so proud that U.S. Sens. Tina Smith, Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders; Attorney General Keith Ellison; and U.S. Reps. Betty McCollum and Ilhan Omar are supporting my campaign. But the most important endorsement is from you.”
Walz blasts unfounded Trump claim on cyberattacks
By Matt Sepic, MPR News
“Rep. Betty McCollum, also a DFLer, called Trump’s comments ‘foolish and cruel.’
‘It’s outrageous that he blames American cities and the State of Minnesota for attacks from foreign entities that he provoked,’ she said.”
D.C. Memo: Fauci pleads the Fifth
By Ana Radelat, MinnPost
“McCollum said she would ‘continue to aggressively pursue funding and resources to support defensive measures for Minnesota’s businesses and municipalities.’”
UCC youth bring bold faith to Capitol Hill
By Hannah Santos, United Church of Christ
“The youth met with congressional offices spanning the political spectrum, speaking with staffers and, in some cases, with members of Congress directly such as Sen. Tammy Baldwin, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Rep. Betty McCollum, Sen. Gary Peters, Rep. Mark Pocan, and Sen. Tina Smith.”
morning take | Two Weeks Out
By Blois Olson, morning take
“DISABILITIES: via Rep. Betty McCollum advisory, VERBATIM: ‘Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), along with Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R, PA-15), re-introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing July as Disability Pride Month. … The introduction of this resolution coincides with the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, and serves as a reminder of the many accomplishments and contributions Americans with disabilities make to our country.’”
Security partnership between Latvia and United States is of strategic importance - Kulbergs
By The Baltic Times
“Latvia hosted the largest-ever U.S. congressional delegation to visit the country to date, consisting of seven members of Congress: Ken Calvert, Betty McCollum, Jake Ellzey, John Rutherford, Scott Franklin, Nick LaLota, and Norma Torres.”