NEWS
DFL Candidates Unite for Minnesotans, GOP Candidates Double Down on Trump
By Minnesota DFL Party
“DFL U.S. Representative Betty McCollum released the following statement:
‘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.’”
This Week in Climate Action – August 13, 2026
By League of Conservation Voters
“LCV ACTION FUND ENDORSED CANDIDATES WIN PRIMARY ELECTIONS NATIONWIDE: LCV Action Fund endorsed candidates Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Jake Johnson (MN-01), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Becca Balint (VT-AL), and Rebecca Cooke (WI-03) won their respective primary elections on Tuesday night.”
LCV Action Fund Congratulates Endorsed Candidates on Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, Wisconsin Primary Election Victories
By League of Conservation Voters
“Washington, D.C. – The League of Conservation Voters Action Fund (LCVAF) congratulates Jahana Hayes (CT-05) on her win in Connecticut, Jake Johnson (MN-01), Kelly Morrison (MN-03) and Betty McCollum (MN-04) on their wins in Minnesota, Becca Balint (VT-AL) on her win in Vermont, and Rebecca Cooke (WI-03) on her win in Wisconsin.”
Minnesota congressional races set after Tuesday primary. Here's who is running in each district
By MPR News
“4th District: Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum vs. Republican Paul Wikstrom, an engineer.”
Minnesota election results: Latest on primary races for House, Senate, governor
By Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY
“Democrat: Incumbent Rep. Betty McCollum (85.8% of votes) defeated Aswar Rahman (14.2% of votes) with an estimated 99% of votes counted.”
Capitol View: A historic election is ahead
By Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Peter Cox, MPR News
“Congressional races are now set, too. In numerical order:
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4th: Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum vs. Republican Paul Wikstrom, an engineer.”
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.’”