Democratic U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, left, is running for re-election in Minnesota's 5th congressional district. His challengers are Bill McGaughey of the Independence Party, center, and Republican Barb Davis White. (MPR Photos/Tim Nelson)
President, U.S. Senate, Congress, and the Minnesota House of Representatives are the major races in the campaign of 2008. This is the first presidential election without an incumbent or sitting vice president involved since 1952.
5th Congressional District candidates debate
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Having won Martin Sabo's 5th Congressional District seat just two years ago, Democrat Keith Ellison, who represents Minneapolis and some surrounding suburbs, is defending his place in Congress against Republican Barb Davis White and the IP's Bill McGaughey. All three candidates join Gary Eichten in studio for a debate.
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Keith Ellison: Democratic incumbent 5th Congressional District candidate
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Barb Davis White: Republican 5th Congressional District candidate
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Bill McGaughey: Independence Party 5th Congressional District candidate
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