Campaign 2008: U.S. House

Madia takes a gamble and heads to Denver

In addition to the parties and pageantry, there are also opportunities for candidates to raise money at the Democratic National Convention. But leaving the district 10 weeks before election day can be a gamble, a gamble Ashwin Madia decided to take. (08/26/2008)

First debate for the 3rd Congressional District candidates

The 3rd Congressional District is one of the most closely watched races in the country. The three candidates in the race held their first debate Thursday. (Midday, 08/22/2008)

Candidates for Minnesota's 3rd district hold first debate

The three major party candidates hoping to succeed retiring Republican Rep. Jim Ramstad appeared on stage together for the first time Thursday. (08/21/2008)

DFL candidate Ashwin Madia outlines plan to wean U.S. off foreign oil

Madia wants to eliminate $14 billion in tax breaks for oil companies and spend the money to research and encourage the use of alternative energy. (08/12/2008)

Paulsen offers views on energy issues

The Republican running to replace retiring 3rd District U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad is calling for off-shore drilling and more alternative energy. (08/08/2008)

3rd District candidate Aswhin Madia had lapsed law license

Democratic congressional candidate Ashwin Madia paid $304 including late fees to reinstate a suspended state law license on Wednesday, a lapse his campaign staff described as an oversight. (08/06/2008)

Congressional candidates debate farm, energy policy

The Farmfest congressional forum attracted large crowds of farmers and politicians Tuesday near Redwood Falls. (08/05/2008)

Indian Americans fuel Madia's fundraising success

Minnesota DFL congressional candidate Ashwin Madia, whose parents immigrated to the U.S. from India, has received an outpouring of financial support from Indian Americans around the country. (07/25/2008)

Congressional candidate late paying taxes

Republican Congressional candidate Brian Davis has paid his property taxes late every year for the last five years. (07/23/2008)

Bachmann oil drilling plan draws skepticism

Sixth District Republican Rep. Michele Bachmann insists gas prices would drop significantly if oil companies could drill in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (07/22/2008)

Two Republicans vie for chance to oppose Rep. Tim Walz

State Sen. Dick Day, R-Owatonna, and Mayo Clinic physician Brian Davis both want to defeat Democratic Rep. Tim Walz. But first one will have to beat the other in a Republican primary. (07/20/2008)

Minn. Democrat who chided Franken won't pick sides

The leading Democrat to criticize Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken over racy material from his past career in satire isn't picking sides now that Franken faces a primary challenger. (07/18/2008)

Republican challenges Bachmann

Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is facing a primary election contest in the 6th District. (07/17/2008)

Day way behind in fundraising race

Despite a long career in public office, Republican congressional candidate and state Sen. Dick Day is trailing badly in the money race in Minnesota's 1st District. (07/15/2008)

Money race is close in 3rd District

Democratic congressional candidate Ashwin Madia says he raised more money than Republican Erik Paulsen in the latest fundraising period. (07/14/2008)

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