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2026 Race · Minnesota

U.S. House (District 4)

5 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 4) in Minnesota is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 5 candidates are on record: Betty McCollum (Democratic), Gene Rechtzigel (Republican), Paul Wikstrom (Republican), Paul Xiong (Republican), and Aswar Rahman (Democratic). The seat is currently held by Betty McCollum (Democratic), who has served since January 2001, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Gene Rechtzigel

Republican

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Paul Wikstrom

Republican

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Paul Xiong

Republican

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Aswar Rahman

Democratic

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Incumbent's record this term

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Betty McCollum

Democratic · Since January 2001

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8016

    Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026

  • HR.7545

    Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act

2026 Minnesota U.S. House (District 4) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 4) in Minnesota in 2026?

Betty McCollum (Democratic), Gene Rechtzigel (Republican), Paul Wikstrom (Republican), Paul Xiong (Republican), and Aswar Rahman (Democratic). Betty McCollum is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Minnesota U.S. House (District 4) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Minnesota and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Betty McCollum, a Democratic, currently represents Minnesota, serving since January 2001.

What committees does Betty McCollum serve on?

Betty McCollum serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.