Photo: #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.
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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)

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Campaign 2008

5th Congressional District candidates debate

Broadcast: Midday, 10/28/2008, 11:30 a.m.

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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
  • Barb Davis White: Republican 5th Congressional District candidate
  • Bill McGaughey: Independence Party 5th Congressional District candidate

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