Photo: #The four leading DFL candidates running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District. Clockwise from upper left: Mike Erlandson, Keith Ellison, Ember Reichgott Junge, Paul Ostrow.
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The four leading DFL candidates running for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District. Clockwise from upper left: Mike Erlandson, Keith Ellison, Ember Reichgott Junge, Paul Ostrow. (MPR File Photos)

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5th District DFL congressional candidates debate


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Midday hosts a live Minnesota State Fair debate between four of the DFL candidates hoping to succeed U.S. Rep. Martin Sabo in the House of Representatives.

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  • Keith Ellison: DFL-endorsed candidate for Congress. Ellison is currently a state representative, DFL-Minneapolis.
  • Mike Erlandson: DFL candidate for Congress. Erlandson is currently Rep. Sabo's chief of staff.
  • Ember Reichgott Junge: DFL candidate for Congress. Reichgott Junge is an attorney and communications consultant with The General Counsel, Ltd.
  • Paul Ostrow: DFL candidate for Congress. Ostrow is a member of the Minneapolis City Council.

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