NEWS
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum wins reelection in MN 4th District
By the Pioneer Press
“‘I’m grateful to Fourth District voters for their trust and confidence in my work in Congress,’ McCollum said in a statement Wednesday. ‘Serving Minnesota families in the U.S. House of Representatives is a privilege and a responsibility I take very seriously.’”
Rep. Betty McCollum projected to defeat May Xiong in rematch for 4th District seat
By Nick Lentz and Caroline Cummings, WCCO
“Longtime DFL Rep. Betty McCollum will win reelection, CBS News projects, beating Republican May Lor Xiong for the 4th Congressional District seat in a rematch from the 2022 election.”
Democrat McCollum wins race to represent east metro in Congress
By Greta Kaul, The Minnesota Star Tribune
“Democrat U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, Minnesota’s longest-serving member of Congress, won her race early Wednesday morning and will serve a 13th term representing her east metro district.”
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum seeks 13th term in rematch with May Lor Xiong in 4th District
By Alex Derosier, Pioneer Press
“Still, McCollum, first elected in 2000, says she doesn’t take any election for granted despite her strong advantage. She said she has been out in the community hearing from voters about what they’d like to see from their representative, calling the election season her ‘report card time.’”
SeaQuest, aquarium chain facing allegations of animal abuse, closes Fort Worth location
By Julia Jacobo, ABC News
“Last month, U.S. Rep Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) introduced the Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act, a bill intended to improve the health and safety of animal exhibition sites. The legislation would amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that the existing standards set under federal law for the humane care, treatment, and exhibition of some warm-blooded animals are extended to cover additional warm blooded and cold-blooded animals.”
What else is on the ballot this Tuesday?
By Ella Stern and Basil DiBenedetto, The Mac Weekly
“The Mac Weekly has compiled a guide to the constitutional amendment, city questions and contested down-ballot races that will appear on the ballots of Macalester students voting in Ramsey County this Tuesday, Nov. 5.”
IAM Union Members in Minnesota Hit the Ground to Support Pro-Labor Candidates
By International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
“IAM District 77 members met with Congresswoman Betty McCollum, where she reaffirmed her commitment to workers’ rights and spoke on crucial issues impacting Minnesota’s workforce, such as fair wages, safe working conditions, and support for union organizing.”
What's on the Minnesota ballot for the 2024 election? See what you're voting on.
By Riley Moser, WCCO
“All eight districts in Minnesota are up for election.”
Animal Wellness Action Endorses Betty McCollum in Race for Re-Election in Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District
By Animal Wellness Action
“‘Betty McCollum is a strong supporter of animal welfare in the U.S. Congress, and she’s been a critical voice in fending off efforts in Congress to remove federal protections for endangered wolves,’ said Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action. ‘She understands that cruelty to animals matters, whether the victims are wild or domesticated animals.’”
Betty McCollum (DFL): 2024 Election Guide
By WCCO
“We reached out to Minnesota major party candidates running in U.S. congressional races this fall. Candidates were asked to provide answers to a set of political questions of high importance to voters.
Minnesota 4th Congressional District candidate and incumbent Betty McCollum submitted answers to the questionnaire below. “
Full slate of SMART-TD endorsements released
By SMART-TD
“These selections were made by SMART Transportation Division state legislative boards and national leadership with careful consideration as to the candidates’ track record regarding issues affecting your workplace. In short — who is with us and who is against us.”
2024 Election Guide: What you need to know before you vote
By Kyle Brown, KSTP
“According to her campaign website, McCollum includes preserving Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid among her top priorities in Congress. Access to affordable health care and maintaining the Affordable Care Act is also a top issue for her.”
Walz joins spouse Gwen, son Gus in voting early in Minnesota
By Dana Ferguson, MPR News
“‘I cast my vote for Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Betty McCollum, and had my son with me, Gus, to vote for the first time,’ Walz told reporters at the Ramsey County Government Center. ‘(It’s) exciting, an opportunity to turn the page on the chaos of Donald Trump and a new way forward.’”
Nov. 5 election beckons with full slate of candidates and questions
By Dale Mischke, My Villager
“Among the offices on the ballot are president and vice president, U.S. senator, U.S. representative and state representative.”
Will lawmakers and congressional candidates commit to upholding the 2024 results? We asked
By Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY
“Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., said that ‘any Republican effort to once again impose phony electors to rig the electoral college will be met with my full resistance when the U.S. House is required to certify the election.’”
Rick Nolan, former northern Minnesota congressman who represented two districts, dies at 80
By Steve Karnowski, Pioneer Press via the Associated Press
“Betty McCollum, the dean of the state’s congressional delegation, called Nolan ‘a champion for Northern Minnesota and a fighter for working women and men across our state. A committed public servant who loved the Northland, he was a true Minnesotan — one need look no further than his hot dish competition, where he’d share sap that he harvested, venison that he hunted, and wild rice that he gathered with his own hands.’”
Minnesota-based magnetics company scales up greener options
By Anika Besst, MPR News
“'They’re cleaner to produce. They’re cleaner to recycle and they’re cleaner disposal. So it’s a win, win, win,' Minnesota 4th District U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum said."
How do you want your steak, soldier? Meet the St. Paul guy who started Serving Our Troops
By James Walsh, The Minnesota Star Tribune
"'And we ended up having a meeting with the Guard that was set up by Norm Coleman when he was a senator. And we’re completely non-political, Amy Klobuchar and Betty McCollum have been our great champions for years.'"
Dead on arrival: Video shows SeaQuest knew risks before shipping animals to Minnesota
By Eric Rasmussen, KSTP
"U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL-Minn.) previously called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to launch a federal investigation of SeaQuest, which operates in seven states. "
As federal COVID funding expires, districts and unions call on Congress to replenish money
By Danny Spewak, KARE 11
"In St. Paul, McCollum touted her support of the Keep our PACT Act, which would boost Title I funding for districts serving low-income families as well as special education over the course of 10 years."