Photo: #The candidates for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District, clockwise from upper left: Keith Ellison (DFL,) Tammy Lee (IP,) Alan Fine (R) and Jay Pond (G.)
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The candidates for Congress in Minnesota's 5th District, clockwise from upper left: Keith Ellison (DFL,) Tammy Lee (IP,) Alan Fine (R) and Jay Pond (G.) (Ellison, Lee and Fine: MPR file photos; Pond photo courtesy jaypond.org)

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Campaign 2006

Midday's 5th District forum


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U.S. Rep. Martin Sabo's retirement this year created something of a rarity: an open seat in Congress. With less than three weeks unil the election, Midday listeners get a chance to meet the candidates hoping to take Sabo's place.

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  • Keith Ellison: DFL candidate for Congress.
  • Tammy Lee: Independence Party candidate for Congress.
  • Alan Fine: Republican candidate for Congress.
  • Jay Pond: Green Party candidate for Congress.

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