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McCollum, Betty

McCollum, Betty

DemocratHouse·Minnesota, District 4

Serving since 2001 (107th–119th Congresses)

Contact

Office

2426 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2304

Campaign Finance (2026)

Raised$1.0M
Spent$930K
Cash on Hand$670K

Funding Sources

Individual$669K
PAC$372K
Small donors (≤$200)$35K
Large donors$635K

Top Industries

Other$195K
Miscellaneous Business$157K
Retired$76K
Lawyers & Lobbyists$42K
Health Professionals$33K

Source: FEC · 2026 cycle

About

Betty McCollum is a Democratic Representative from Minnesota's 4th District who has served as the dean of Minnesota's congressional delegation since 2021.

Background

Betty McCollum was born on July 12, 1954. Before her election to the U.S. House of Representatives, she served for eight years as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Her education and professional history prior to entering public office are not recorded in the source.

Political career

Before her election to federal office, Betty McCollum served for eight years as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. She was first sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2001 and has represented Minnesota's 4th congressional district since that time. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she became the dean of Minnesota's congressional delegation in 2021.

Current focus

McCollum, Betty represents the 4th congressional district of MN in the U.S. House. McCollum, Betty is the ranking member of the Defense. They also serve on the House Committee on Appropriations and the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies. They have sponsored 75 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8016; H.R. 7545; H.R. 5521.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

75

Bills Sponsored

10

Recent Votes

Vote history