Campaign 2008: U.S. House

Paulsen House campaign boasts big donations

Republican 3rd District Congressional candidate Erik Paulsen says his fundraising has topped the $1 million mark. Paulsen is running for the seat held by retiring Republican Rep. Jim Ramstad. (07/09/2008)

Davis raises nearly $400,000 in latest period

Republican congressional candidate Brian Davis has raised nearly $400,000 from April through June, including a $100,000 loan he made to his campaign. (07/07/2008)

Independence Party backs Dem in Minn.'s 6th Dist.

Democrat Elwyn Tinklenberg has picked up a key endorsement in his bid to unseat Republican Michele Bachmann in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District. (06/21/2008)

Walz works to secure FEMA relief

U.S. Rep. Tim Walz is preparing to secure emergency flood aid from the federal government. (06/13/2008)

McCollum criticizes Franken over Playboy article

Democratic Congresswoman Betty McCollum says that a Playboy article written by Senate candidate Al Franken eight years ago presents a serious political problem for Democratic candidates this year. (05/29/2008)

Ramping up to the Republican convention

Former Republican Minnesota Gov. and Congressman Al Quie and former Republican U.S. Sen. Dave Durenberger join Midday to preview the Republican State Convention and discuss what it takes to be elected and serve in public office. (05/29/2008)

State senator launches campaign for U.S. House

State Sen. Dick Day, the challenger to the endorsed Republican candidate for Congress in Minnesota's 1st District, said he has much more experience in government than his opponent. (05/27/2008)

Peterson hints he will support Obama

The last uncommitted Minnesota superdelegate is hinting he will support Barack Obama for president. (05/13/2008)

Sarvi gets DFL nod to challenge Kline

Democrats have endorsed Iraq war veteran Steve Sarvi to run against Republican Rep. John Kline. (05/03/2008)

Bachmann's DFL challengers face off Saturday

There are two Democrats who want to challenge Republican Michele Bachmann for her seat in Congress: Elwyn Tinklenberg and Bob Olson. One of them will get the party's endorsement this weekend. (04/25/2008)

Paulsen gets GOP endorsement for 3rd Dist.

Erik Paulsen has won the GOP endorsement in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. (04/19/2008)

Democrats endorse Madia in 3rd Congressional Dist.

It took eight ballots and nearly seven hours, but DFLers in Minnesota's third district have endorsed Ashwin Madia for Congress. (04/12/2008)

Third district DFL candidates debate the issues

Third district DFL congressional candidates are in a tight race. Looking to fill the seat left by Republican Jim Ramstad, Ashwin Madia and Terri Bonoff will discuss key issues facing Congress. (Midday, 04/11/2008)

DFLers square off in the 3rd District

DFL delegates in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District will try to choose a candidate Saturday to run for the seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad. (04/11/2008)

Ellison calls for more attention to Afghanistan conflict

Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison said the war in Afghanistan would be a bigger issue in the presidential election if reporters and citizens took more interest in it. (04/02/2008)

Tools

Election Results Widget for Your Web site
Embed our customizable code and get live returns as the votes are counted.
The Next Agenda
Use our Idea Generator to discuss what should be at the top of the new administration's to-do list
Political Ad Spending
Track how much the candidates are spending on TV advertising in the Twin Cities.