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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 65.2%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 47.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 63.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2024 est.): 705,537
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income: $89,186
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Minnesota Marriage Amendment (2012) — Define marriage as one man/one woman (2012) — failed, margin 47.4% yes to 52.6% no
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Minnesota Photo ID Amendment (2012) (2012) — failed, margin 46.2% yes to 53.8% no
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Minnesota Constitutional Amendment — Extension of Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund (Lottery Revenue) (2024) — passed, margin 77.4% yes to 22.6% no
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 52 (share 0.11)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.13)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.16)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: 3M Company (Maplewood) (15000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Ecolab (St. Paul HQ) (48000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: State of Minnesota (40208 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Minnesota's 4th Congressional District covers nearly all of Ramsey County and part of Washington County, including all of St. Paul and most of its northern and eastern suburbs such as Woodbury, Blaine, Roseville, and Maplewood. It has a population of approximately 705,537 with a median household income of $89,186 — more than double the national median. The district is highly educated (47.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher) and diverse (63.6% White, 13.5% Asian, 10.5% Black, 7.6% Hispanic). With a Cook PVI of D+35, it is one of the most reliably Democratic districts in the nation. Major economic sectors include healthcare, government, education, financial services, and technology, anchored by Fortune 500 companies and the state capital.
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 (119th) (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on 2025-07-03: Opposed Trump's signature tax and spending bill, calling it 'the Big Ugly Bill' and stating: 'I joined every Democrat in voting NO!' — citing devastating cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and defunding of Planned Parenthood.
Date: 2025-07-03
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 22 (SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act)) on 2025-04-10: Opposed legislation requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote, stating on the House floor that the bill 'does nothing to protect voting rights' — consistent with her career-long opposition to what she views as voter suppression measures.
Date: 2025-04-10
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 21 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act) on 2025-01-23: Voted against legislation establishing criminal penalties for healthcare practitioners in cases involving infants born alive after failed abortions — consistent with her 100% NARAL Pro-Choice America rating and opposition to what she views as politically motivated restrictions on reproductive healthcare.
Date: 2025-01-23
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act) on 2025-01-07: One of three Minnesota Democrats (and 159 House Democrats) to oppose legislation mandating ICE detention for undocumented immigrants merely accused of theft — calling it an overreach that undermines due process.
Date: 2025-01-07
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: As Defense Appropriations Ranking Member, voted for $60.8 billion in Ukraine military aid, stating 'the situation in Ukraine is dire' and that 'Vladimir Putin continues to kill Ukrainian civilians on a daily basis.'
Date: 2024-04-20
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023) on 2023-05-31: Joined 165 Democrats and 149 Republicans to suspend the debt ceiling and avoid catastrophic default — a bipartisan compromise vote that avoided economic crisis.
Date: 2023-05-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act) on 2022-12-08: Voted to codify federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages, consistent with her long record of LGBTQ rights advocacy and a 100% rating from the Human Rights Campaign.
Date: 2022-12-08
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 1 (117th) (For the People Act of 2021) on 2021-03-03: Supported Democrats' signature voting rights, campaign finance, and ethics reform legislation — consistent with her long-standing advocacy for expanding ballot access and combating voter suppression.
Date: 2021-03-03
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on 2021-11-05: Voted for $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, calling it 'a once-in-a-generation investment in our roads, bridges, and communities' that would deliver for Minnesota's 661 deficient bridges and nearly 5,000 miles of highway in poor condition.
Date: 2021-11-05
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Voted yea on H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) on 2021-02-27: Supported $1.9 trillion COVID relief delivering $1,400 stimulus checks, expanded child tax credits, and over $300 million to school districts in Minnesota's 4th District — calling it a fulfillment of Democrats' promise to families and businesses.
Date: 2021-02-27
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[platform] McCollum's campaign website states she 'believes in investing in infrastructure, small businesses, and workforce development to strengthen the economy' and advocates for 'measures to increase voter participation, combat voter suppression, and ensure fair and secure elections.'
Date: 2024-11-05
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[disclosure] As Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, McCollum oversees an approximately $800 billion annual defense budget. Her campaign and leadership PAC have accepted contributions from major defense contractors including Boeing ($20,000 PAC), RTX Corp. ($10,000 PAC), Honeywell ($10,000 PAC), Huntington Ingalls ($12,000 PAC), Lockheed Martin ($6,000 PAC), and General Atomics ($15,000 PAC) in the 2026 cycle.
Date: 2026-04-01
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[vote] McCollum voted 'present' rather than 'nay' on H.Con.Res.57, the House resolution affirming that 'Israel is not a racist or apartheid state' (passed 412-9). Nine progressive Democrats voted against the resolution; McCollum was the sole 'present' vote.
Date: 2023-07-18
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[platform] McCollum reintroduced H.R. 3103, the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, which prohibits Israel from using U.S. taxpayer dollars in the Occupied West Bank for military detention, abuse, or interrogation of Palestinian children, demolishing Palestinian homes, or further annexation of Palestinian lands.
Date: 2023-05-05
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[statement] As Chair of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee in the 117th Congress, McCollum stated she 'fully funded the Iron Dome and U.S.-Israeli cooperative missile defense programs that help ensure Israel's security.'
Date: 2023-07-18
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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[statement] McCollum called AIPAC a 'hate group' in February 2020, stating: 'AIPAC claims to be a bipartisan organization, but its use of hate speech actually makes it a hate group. By weaponizing anti-Semitism and hate to silence debate, AIPAC is taunting Democrats and mocking our core values.'
Date: 2020-02-12
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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In the 2026 cycle, McCollum raised $794,668 with $241,300 from PACs. Top PAC contributors include Hewlett Packard Enterprise PAC ($30,000), Boeing PAC ($20,000), AeroVironment Inc. PAC ($16,000), and multiple defense contractors at $10,000-$15,000 each.
Date: 2026-04-01
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Betty PAC, McCollum's leadership PAC, raised $382,012 in the 2023-2024 cycle and contributed $149,459 to federal candidates, 100% to Democrats.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Defense sector contributions totaled $155,520 in the 2024 cycle (Misc Defense: $80,570; Defense Aerospace: $74,950).
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Heartland Realty Investors was the single largest organizational contributor at $262,724, all from individuals.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Public sector unions contributed $617,887, overwhelmingly from PACs ($604,327).
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Lawyers and law firms contributed $752,715, with $366,994 from individuals and $385,721 from PACs.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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The Casinos/Gambling industry was the top contributing industry at $796,900, overwhelmingly from individuals ($774,400).
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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Betty McCollum's campaign committee raised $13,376,258 across her career (1999-2024), with $554,918 cash on hand as of December 31, 2024.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 27 Apr 2026
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