Campaign 2006

Republicans vie to fill Kennedy's House seat

Rep. Mark Kennedy has set his sights on the U.S. Senate, and there is a heated race underway for the Republican endorsement to take his place in Congress.

Rep. Phil Krinkie, R-Lino Lakes, is also running for Kennedy's seat, but declined to participate in this forum. The Democratic candidates in the 6th District, Patty Wetterling and Elwyn Tinklenberg, will be on Midday May 10.

Guests

• Michele Bachmann: Republican candidate for Congress in Minnesota's 6th District. Bachmann currently serves in the Minnesota Senate.
• Jay Esmay: Republican candidate for Congress in Minnesota's 6th District. Esmay currently works for Cold Spring Granite Co.
• Jim Knoblach: Republican candidate for Congress in Minnesota's 6th District. Knoblach currently serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

More from MPR

• Campaign 2006: The 6th District
• The Democratic candidates debate on May 10
  May 10, 2006
• Sixth District Republicans agree to avoid primary battle
  April 21, 2006
• Sixth district GOP race provides early election-year drama
  April 17, 2006
• Wetterling announces campaign for Congress; Tinklenberg vows to stay in race
  February 3, 2006