Who Is Running in Minnesota Congressional District 4th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Betty Mccollum
(Incumbent)Economy
HighBetty McCollum strongly supports investments in education and infrastructure to make the nation more competitive, stimulate economic growth, and create good-paying jobs for working families. She advocates for legislation that ensures a fair playing field for workers and businesses, promoting a thriving middle class. McCollum also opposed President Trump’s tariffs, stating they increased costs for Minnesotans.
Immigration
HighRepresentative Betty McCollum voted against H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, the Consolidated Appropriations Act and Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. She opposes additional funding for ICE and Border Patrol until transparent oversight and constraints on force are established, citing alleged violations of Minnesotans' constitutional rights. McCollum advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, securing borders, and establishing a process for immigrants to earn legal status, along with the admission of vetted refugees. She also supports funding critical DHS functions like FEMA and cybersecurity.
Healthcare
HighCongresswoman Betty McCollum opposes efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), weaken Medicaid, or endanger Medicare, emphasizing the need for affordable healthcare. She voted Nay on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," stating it fails to address affordability. McCollum supports creating a public option, addressing health disparities, lowering prescription drug costs, and ensuring access to mental and behavioral health services, proposing an amendment to enshrine a constitutional right to healthcare.
Republican Candidate
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| Issue | Betty Mccollum |
|---|---|
| Economy | Betty McCollum strongly supports investments in education and infrastructure to make the nation more competitive, stimulate economic growth, and create good-paying jobs for working families. She advocates for legislation that ensures a fair playing field for workers and businesses, promoting a thriving middle class. McCollum also opposed President Trump’s tariffs, stating they increased costs for Minnesotans. High |
| Immigration | Representative Betty McCollum voted against H.R. 7148 and H.R. 7147, the Consolidated Appropriations Act and Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026. She opposes additional funding for ICE and Border Patrol until transparent oversight and constraints on force are established, citing alleged violations of Minnesotans' constitutional rights. McCollum advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, securing borders, and establishing a process for immigrants to earn legal status, along with the admission of vetted refugees. She also supports funding critical DHS functions like FEMA and cybersecurity. High |
| Healthcare | Congresswoman Betty McCollum opposes efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA), weaken Medicaid, or endanger Medicare, emphasizing the need for affordable healthcare. She voted Nay on H.R. 6703, the "Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act," stating it fails to address affordability. McCollum supports creating a public option, addressing health disparities, lowering prescription drug costs, and ensuring access to mental and behavioral health services, proposing an amendment to enshrine a constitutional right to healthcare. High |
| Climate & Energy | Betty McCollum is a strong supporter of action on climate change and serves on the Interior-Environment Appropriations Subcommittee. She advocates for full funding for environmental protections and opposes efforts to weaken clean air, water, and conservation laws to protect public health. McCollum supports strategic investments in clean energy infrastructure, research, and education, rather than fossil fuels. She received an endorsement from the Sierra Club for her 2024 re-election. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Betty McCollum consistently opposes restrictive abortion legislation, voting against measures like the H.R. 4016 Defense Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2026 due to problematic reproductive healthcare riders. She also voted against the SAVE America Act (S. 1383), expressing concerns it could disenfranchise women. McCollum strongly opposes a national abortion ban and numerous bills that would limit reproductive access, emphasizing her commitment to defending women's reproductive freedom on the federal level. High |
| Foreign Policy | Betty McCollum opposed H.R. 4016, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA). She cited concerns about efforts to diminish the achievements of minorities and women in the military. McCollum also supported war powers resolutions H. Con. Res. 61 and H. Con. Res. 64, aiming to limit presidential military actions without congressional authorization. Furthermore, she criticized President Trump’s rescissions package that defunded international development. High |
| Education | Representative Betty McCollum has consistently voted against legislation she believes would negatively impact education. She opposed H.R. 1048, stating it would place burdensome requirements on higher education institutions. Additionally, she strongly opposed H.R. 5894, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, arguing it would decimate education spending and harm low-income workers and college students. She also voted against H.J. Res 45, which sought to overturn the pause on federal student loan payments and block student debt relief. High |
| Gun Policy | Betty McCollum is a strong proponent of sensible gun violence prevention legislation. Her stance is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of families and communities. High |
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