MN-4
Minnesota District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Seat held by Betty McCollum Democratic since Jan 2001
Betty McCollumDemocratic · IncumbentAge 72 · 25 years in CongressPaul WikstromRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Betty McCollum (D) 67.3, May Lor Xiong (R) 32.6
- Last election
- Betty McCollum (Democratic) won by 34.7 points, 2024
- Margin since 2022
- 0.6 points toward Republicans
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: McCollumRight column: Wikstrom
- Total receipts, 2025-2026 cycle, through Oct 14
- $1.5M
- $65K
- Cash on hand
- $526K
- $19K
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMcCollumNo published score for Wikstrom
- Races won and lost
- 17-0
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 25
- Not available
- Age on Election Day
- 72
- Not available
Money: FEC bulk data, through Oct 14. One or more are matched to the FEC by name, party and seat, so a total could belong to someone else.
How these are counted
Total receipts line of each candidate’s principal campaign committee, 2025-2026 cycle. Other sites may show career, six-year or all-committee totals, which differ. McCollum: $1,539,014 received, $526,264 cash on hand. Wikstrom: $65,016 received, $18,548 cash on hand. The spectrum is a published research score, not our rating. How this works. Wins and losses count the races in our results files, the same as each profile.
More about this race
Candidates on the ballot
- Betty McCollumIncumbentDemocratic
- Paul WikstromRepublican
Source: electionresultsfiles.sos.mn.gov, dated Oct 28
Shift since 2022: 0.6 points toward Republicans (Democratic by 35.3 in 2022, Democratic by 34.7 in 2024).
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2024 US House margin
- D 15+ pts
- D 5 to 15 pts
- D under 5 pts
- R under 5 pts
- R 5 to 15 pts
- R 15+ pts
- Other winner
- No data
Show these districts as a list (8)
- Minnesota District 1· Brad Finstad (R), Republican by 17.1 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 2· Angie Craig (D), Democratic by 13.4 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 3· Kelly Morrison (D), Democratic by 16.9 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 4· Betty McCollum (D), Democratic by 34.7 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 5· Ilhan Omar (D), Democratic by 49.8 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 6· Tom Emmer (R), Republican by 25.0 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 7· Michelle Fischbach (R), Republican by 41.0 points, 2024
- Minnesota District 8· Pete Stauber (R), Republican by 16.1 points, 2024
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Official results for Minnesota
History (25 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 361,043
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 242,80267.3% RepublicanMay Lor Xiong Republican 117,61832.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 6230.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 295,973
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 200,05567.6% RepublicanMay Lor Xiong Republican 95,49332.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4250.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 389,114
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 245,81363.2% RepublicanGene Rechtzigel Republican 112,73029.0% OtherSusan Sindt Other 29,5377.6% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1,0340.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 328,614
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 216,86566.0% RepublicanGreg Ryan Republican 97,74729.7% OtherSusan Pendergast Sindt Other 13,7764.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2260.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 351,945
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 203,29957.8% RepublicanGreg Ryan Republican 121,03334.4% OtherSusan Pendergast Sindt Other 27,1527.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4610.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 241,637
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 147,85761.2% RepublicanSharna Wahlgren Republican 79,49232.9% OtherDave Thomas Other 14,0595.8% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 2290.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 347,991
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2020)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 216,68562.3% RepublicanTony Hernandez Republican 109,65931.5% OtherSteve Carlson Other 21,1356.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 231,426
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 136,74659.1% RepublicanTeresa Collett Republican 80,14134.6% OtherSteve Carlson Other 14,2076.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3320.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 316,018
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 216,26768.4% RepublicanEd Matthews Republican 98,93631.3% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 8150.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 247,466
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 172,09669.5% RepublicanObi Sium Republican 74,79730.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 5730.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 317,299
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 182,38757.5% RepublicanPatrice Bataglia Republican 105,46733.2% OtherPeter F Vento Other 29,0999.2% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3460.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 264,540
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2010)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 164,59762.2% RepublicanClyde Billington Republican 89,70533.9% GreenScott J Raskiewicz Green 9,9193.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 3190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 271,439
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBetty McCollumWon Democratic 130,40348.0% RepublicanLinda Runbeck Republican 83,85230.9% OtherTom Foley Other 55,89920.6% OtherNicholas Skrivanek Other 1,2850.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 239,746
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 128,72653.7% RepublicanDennis R Newinksi Republican 95,38839.8% OtherDan R Vacek Other 5,8392.4% OtherCarol Simmons Schulstad Other 4,5241.9% LibertarianMichael A Neitzel Libertarian 2,8661.2% OtherHeather Wood Other 2,2640.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1390.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 255,759
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 145,83157.0% RepublicanDennis Newinski Republican 94,11036.8% OtherRichard J Gibbons Other 9,3233.6% OtherPhil Willkie Other 3,6151.4% OtherDan R Vacek Other 2,6961.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1840.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 210,630
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 115,63854.9% RepublicanDennis Newinski Republican 88,34441.9% OtherDan R Vacek Other 6,2112.9% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4370.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 277,956
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2000)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 159,79657.5% OtherIan Maitland Other 101,74436.6% IndependentJames L Willess Independent 6,7322.4% OtherDan R Vacek Other 4,4181.6% OtherLynn Marvin Johnson Other 3,6021.3% OtherJo Rothenberg Other 1,2360.4% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4280.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 221,396
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 143,35364.7% RepublicanIan Maitland Republican 77,63935.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 4040.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 250,327
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 181,22772.4% RepublicanIan Maitland Republican 67,07326.8% OtherNatasha Terlexis Other 1,8610.7% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 1660.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,635
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 112,66272.9% RepublicanHarold Stassen Republican 41,92627.1% Scattered write-insName as filed: Writein Write-in 470.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 228,071
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 167,67873.5% RepublicanMary Jane Rachner Republican 57,45025.2% OtherPeter Brandli Other 2,9191.3% OtherOther Other 240.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 209,742
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1990)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 153,49473.2% RepublicanBill James Republican 56,24826.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 203,712
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 119,18258.5% RepublicanJohn Berg Republican 82,53740.5% OtherJames Kendrick Other 1,9931.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 165,385
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 95,98958.0% RepublicanJohn Berg Republican 69,39642.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 200,599
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1980)
US House, Minnesota District 4, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBruce F VentoWon Democratic 133,28266.4% RepublicanAndrew Engebretson Republican 59,76729.8% OtherAlan A Uhl Other 3,0401.5% LibertarianThomas F Piotrowski Libertarian 2,7201.4% OtherRalph Schwartz Other 1,7900.9%
1976 to 2024: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024, retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
District numbers are reused after each redistricting, so rows on older lines cover different territory than today's Minnesota District 4.
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Sources: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, U.S. House 1976-2024 (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; unitedstates/congress-legislators (current) (CC0-1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by the @unitedstates project volunteers (rosters from official congressional sources) from official returns, not an official source.
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