Photos: Minnesota election night winners, losers
Democrats are celebrating in Minnesota. President Barack Obama carried the state and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar won a sound victory over Republican Kurt Bills.
5th Congressional District
Panel discussion smooths encounter between Ellison, Fields
A face-to-face encounter between Democratic Fifth District Rep. Keith Ellison and Republican challenger Chris Fields was a much more subdued event than their previous debate when the candidates verbally attacked each other.
Tax, budget issues divide Ellison and challenger Fields
Bachmann continues to lead Minnesota congressional candidates in fundraising
Additional campaign coverage
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Nov 27, 2012
More Capitol View election coverage ›Rep. Ellison repeatedly calls opponent a “scumbag” in 5th district debate
Oct 18, 2012
More MN Today District 5 campaign coverage ›Election results
Live results on election night ›Compare candidates
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| Keith Ellison | Chris Fields |
District Information
- Median Age
- 33.7
- School Age
- 16.9%
- Age 65+
- 10.7%
- Living in poverty
- 17.7%
- Per capita income
- $29,968
- Median housing value
- $223,300
- Unemployment
- 8%
- Minorities
- 27.9%
- College Graduates
- 40.9%
- No high school diploma
- 10.6%
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Fact-checking the campaigns
Bachmann health premium claim leaves out key details
May 17, 2013
Poligraph: No certainty on daycare union dues
May 16, 2013
GOP hit on Nolan doesn't achieve lift-off
May 8, 2013
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