Betty McCollum

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Betty McCollum

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 12, 1954 (Age: 72)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Betty McCollum holds an Associate of Arts from Inver Hills Community College and a bachelor's degree in social studies and education from the College of St. Catherine. McCollum's professional background includes roles as a high school social studies teacher and retail store manager. She has demonstrated leadership through various positions, starting with local politics and progressing to state and federal levels. McCollum's career achievements and transitions reflect a commitment to public service and policy advocacy.

Political Ideas

Betty McCollum's political identity is marked by an intricate blend of progressive advocacy and unexpected policy alliances. She consistently champions reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ equality while simultaneously advocating for localized environmental protections, revealing a nuanced approach to policy. McCollum's stance on Social Security and military funding cuts shows a commitment to fiscal responsibility intertwined with progressive values. Her vocal opposition to certain gun control measures and controversial stances on Israel and Palestine further complicate her ideological positioning, suggesting a deeply calculated approach to policy that balances ideological consistency with pragmatic considerations.

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2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Minnesota House of Representatives 4th District

Active

(Incumbent)

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota 4th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

242,802 votes (67.20%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2022 Minnesota's 4th congressional district election

200,055 votes (67.60%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2020

245,813 votes (63.20%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2018

216,866 votes (66.00%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2016

203,299 votes (57.80%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2014

147,857 votes (61.20%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th congressional district, 2012

216,685 votes (62.30%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th Congressional district election, 2010

136,746 votes (59.10%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th Congressional district election, 2008

216,267 votes (68.40%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th Congressional district election, 2006

172,096 votes (69.50%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th Congressional district election, 2004

182,387 votes (57.48%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Minnesota's 4th Congressional district election, 2002

164,597 votes (62.22%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Minnesota House of Representatives 4th District

48.00% of vote

Win