2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota

none February 2026 September 2023 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota Minnesota File:Flag of Minnesota (1983-2024).svg 1983 legislative no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota 2008 2006 11 07 All 8 Minnesota seats to the United States House of Representatives Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 4 seats, 51.42% 4 5 1 1,152,621 52.90% 1.48% Republican Party of Minnesota 4 seats, 45.42% 4 3 1 924,636 42.43% 2.99% 280px District results 280px County results Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86b6f2 50–60% #4389e3 60–70% #1666cb 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% Republican #F2B3BE 40–50% #e27f90 50–60% #cc2f4a 60–70% right|300px|thumb|Map of Minnesota showing all eight districts The 2006 congressional elections in Minnesota were held on November 7, 2006, to determine who would represent the state of Minnesota in the United States House of Representatives. Minnesota had eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 110th Congress from January 3, 2007, until January 3, 2009. The election coincided with the Senate election and the gubernatorial election. 2 Overview Statewide PartyCandidatesVotesClerk of the U.S. House of Representatives Clerk of the United States House of Representatives Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 7, 2006 https://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006election.pdf 22http://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/55 Home - Election ResultsSeatsNo. Number %No. Number+/– %Democratic-Farmer-Labor81,152,62152.905 162.50Republican8924,63642.433 137.50Independence385,8153.9400.0Unity15,5080.2500.0Green14,7920.2300.0Constitution13,3030.1500.0Write-in82,2990.1100.0Total302,178,974100.08100.0 Popular vote #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 52.90 Republican Republican Party (United States) 42.43 Independence Independence Party of Minnesota 3.94 Other #777777 0.73 House seats #ddd 600px 410px Democratic Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 62.50 Republican Republican Party (United States) 37.50 By district Results of the 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota by district: DistrictDemocraticRepublicanOthersTotalResult Votes % Votes % Votes % Votes %District 1 141,556 52.74% 126,486 47.12% 379 0.14% 268,421 100.0% Democratic gainDistrict 2 116,343 40.04% 163,269 56.20% 10,928 3.76% 290,540 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 3 99,588 35.04% 184,333 64.85% 323 0.11% 284,244 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 4 172,096 69.54% 74,797 30.23% 573 0.23% 247,466 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 5 136,060 55.56% 52,263 21.34% 56,582 23.10% 244,905 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 6 127,144 42.07% 151,248 50.05% 23,796 7.88% 302,188 100.0% Republican holdDistrict 7 179,164 69.66% 74,557 28.99% 3,473 1.35% 257,194 100.0% Democratic holdDistrict 8 180,670 63.61% 97,683 34.39% 5,663 1.99% 284,016 100.0% Democratic holdTotal 1,152,621 52.90% 924,636 42.43% 101,717 4.67% 2,178,974 100.0% District 1 2006 Minnesota's 1st congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 1 2008 x150px File:Tim Walz, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 141,556 52.7% File:Gil Gutknecht, official portrait, 108th Congress (cropped).jpg Gil Gutknecht Republican Party of Minnesota 126,486 47.1% 300px County results 300px Precinct results 1 Walz: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Gutknecht: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90% #A80000 >90%Tie: #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Gil Gutknecht Republican Party of Minnesota Tim Walz Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Minnesota's 1st congressional district Incumbent Republican Gil Gutknecht, who had represented the district since 1995, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 59.6% of the vote in 2004 and the district had a PVI of R+1. This was the first election for this seat since 1992 to be won by a Democrat. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Gil Gutknecht, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Gregory Mikkelson, small business owner, farmer, Green nominee for this seat in 2002 and Independence nominee for this seat in 2004Matthew Stolle PROFILES Gutknecht, Mikkelson seek GOP banner https://www.postbulletin.com/news/profiles-gutknecht-mikkelson-seek-gop-banner postbulletin.com Post-Bulletin 16 November 2025 8 September 2006 Results Republican Primary Election Republican Party of Minnesota Gil Gutknecht (Incumbent) 24,725 87.3 Republican Party of Minnesota Gregory Mikkelson 3,600 12.7 28,325 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tim Walz, high school teacher and retired Army National Guard NCOGreen Joshua January 1, 2006 Company, Left https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2006/01/company-left/304529/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20240729162947/https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2006/01/company-left/304529/ July 29, 2024 July 29, 2024 The Atlantic en 2151-9463 Results Democratic Primary Electionhttp://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/USRepresentative/56 Home - Election Results Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz 26,475 100.0 26,475 100.0 General election Campaign Walz accused Gutknecht of extending tax cuts to "Wall Street" and sought to tie Gutknecht to the unpopular President George W. Bush.Bonorden Lee December 28, 2005 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-austin-daily-herald-dfl-hopeful-accu/152922673/ DFL hopeful accuses Gutknecht of extending tax cuts to wealthy Austin Daily Herald August 9, 2024 August 16, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240816064446/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-austin-daily-herald-dfl-hopeful-accu/152922673/ live A centerpiece of Walz's campaign was his opposition to the Iraq War, as the war's popularity was on the decline.Norris Michele November 3, 2006 https://www.npr.org/2006/11/03/6430410/minnesota-house-seat-may-depend-on-war-issues Minnesota House Seat May Depend on War Issues NPR August 7, 2024 August 7, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240807181903/https://www.npr.org/2006/11/03/6430410/minnesota-house-seat-may-depend-on-war-issues live Marie Horrigan Minn. Roundup: Walz a Legit Barrier to Gutknecht in 1st District https://www.nytimes.com/cq/2006/10/17/cq_1650.html nytimes.com NYT/CQPolitics 16 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20070217125403/https://www.nytimes.com/cq/2006/10/17/cq_1650.html 17 February 2007 17 October 2006 Endorsements Gil Gutknecht (R) Organizations U.S. Chamber of CommerceTim Engstrom U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Gutknecht https://www.albertleatribune.com/news/us-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-gutknecht-16348 albertleatribune.com Albert Lea Tribune 26 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20251126093211/https://www.albertleatribune.com/sites/www.albertleatribune.com/news/us-chamber-of-commerce-endorses-gutknecht-16348 26 November 2025 17 October 2006 Tim Walz (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO2006 Candidates - House Races http://www.aflcio.org/issues/politics/labor2006/MN.cfm aflcio.org AFL-CIO 10 January 2026 https://web.archive.org/web/20061102103642/http://www.aflcio.org/issues/politics/labor2006/MN.cfm 2 November 2006 Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" ProgramOur Red to Blue Candidates http://www.dccc.org/red2blue/ dccc.org DCCC 16 November 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20061102022522/http://www.dccc.org/red2blue/ 2 November 2006 Newspapers and publications Esquirehttps://www.esquire.com/news-politics/news/a208/esq1106endorsements-192/ Esquire Endorses America Esquire November 1, 2006 July 12, 2021 Individuals Wesley Clark, retired Army General and 2004 democratic presidential candidatehttp://securingamerica.com/node/1492 https://web.archive.org/web/20071011202322/http://securingamerica.com/node/1492 2007-10-11 Tim Walz (MN-1) | WesPAC Debate Complete video of debate, October 26, 2006 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Key:A – all adultsRV – registered votersLV – likely votersV – unclear Margin oferrorGilGutknecht (R)TimWalz (D)Undecided RT Strategies and Constituent DynamicsRT Strategies and Constituent Dynamics October 24–26 October 24–26, 2006 1,042 (LV) ±3.0% 50% 47% 3% RT Strategies and Constituent DynamicsRT Strategies and Constituent Dynamics October 8–10 October 8–10, 2006 1,024 (LV) ±3.1% 48% 47% 5% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2006 Competitive House Race Chart http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927210001/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_house_comp_nov6.pdf 27 September 2007Tossup November 6, 2006 Rothenberg2006 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061107153417/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2006/11/2006-house-ratings_06.html 7 November 2006Tossup November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball2006 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2006/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061110210331/http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/2006/house/ 10 November 2006Tilt R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives-51.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 12 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109025111/http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives-51.html 9 November 2006 7 November 2006Lean R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsBalance of Power Scorecard: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_house.html cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061117202830/http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_house.html 17 November 2006Lean R November 7, 2006 Results Walz upset Gutknecht by a margin of 5.6%.https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albert-lea-tribune-gutknecht-is-out/152923205/ Gutknecht is out as voters send Walz to Congress Albert Lea Tribune November 8, 2006 August 9, 2024 August 16, 2024 https://web.archive.org/web/20240816064447/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-albert-lea-tribune-gutknecht-is-out/152923205/ live November 16, 2006 Walz stays mum on choice for No. 2 House leader Ed Felker https://www.bluestemprairie.com/a_bluestem_prairie/2006/11/rochester_post__4.html November 16, 2006 April 10, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210410112359/https://www.bluestemprairie.com/a_bluestem_prairie/2006/11/rochester_post__4.html live After his defeat, Gutknecht admitted to Politico that he had been caught "off guard" by Walz.Tim Walz confident about survival James Hohmann https://www.politico.com/story/2010/10/walz-confident-about-survival-043583 Politico October 14, 2010 August 17, 2012 February 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211151100/http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1010/43583.html live Minnesota's 1st Congressional district election, 2006 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Tim Walz 141,556 52.7 Republican Party of Minnesota Gil Gutknecht (Incumbent) 126,486 47.1 379 0.1 268,421 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Gil Gutknecht (R) $1,364,284 $1,723,707 $1,184 Tim Walz (DFL) $1,299,267 $1,227,636 $78,103 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Gil Gutknecht (R) $137,425 $915,190 Tim Walz (DFL) $546,447 $440,382 District 2 2006 Minnesota's 2nd congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 2 2008 x150px File:John Kline, official portrait, 109th Congress (cropped).jpg John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota 163,269 56.2% File:Coleen Rowley 2006 (cropped).jpg Coleen Rowley Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 116,343 40.0% MN2 House 2006.svg 250px Precinct resultsKline: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Rowley: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #0D0596 >90% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota John Kline Republican Party of Minnesota thumb Minnesota's 2nd congressional district This district spans the width of the entire southern metro area and contains all of Carver, Scott, Le Sueur, Goodhue and Rice Counties and most of Dakota County. Incumbent Republican John Kline, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 56.4% of the vote in 2004. The district had a PVI of R+3. Republican primary Candidates Nominee John Kline, incumbent U.S. Representative Democratic primary In May 2005, Rowley announced that she was considering running against incumbent Kline. At the time of her announcement, she had been living in Apple Valley, Minnesota, for 15 years and had formerly voted and identified as a Republican, but on June 27, she announced that she was entering the race as a DFLer, and on July 6 officially kicked off her campaign at her home.Mark Zdechlik Kline, Rowley provide clear choice on Iraq Minnesota Public Radio, July 26, 2006 On August 18, Rowley attended a vigil in Crawford, Texas, outside President George W. Bush's ranch requesting that the president meet with Cindy Sheehan to answer Sheehan's questions about the War in Iraq and the death of Sheehan's son, Casey. Candidates Nominee Coleen Rowley, former FBI special agent and political activist Withdrawn Sharon Marko, state senatorBrian Bakst Marko out of 2nd District congressional race https://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/03/29/markoout mprnews.org Associated Press 17 November 2025 St. Paul, MN 29 March 2006 Independence primary Candidates Nominee Doug Williams, perennial candidate General election Campaign right|thumb|Coleen Rowley at her rally in Rosemount, Minnesota, on September 17, 2006 right|thumb|Protestors at a Rowley rally in Rosemount, Minnesota, on September 17, 2006 On January 3, 2006, an unauthorized professionally retouched image appeared on Rowley's campaign website, depicting Kline, a retired Marine Corps colonel, as Colonel Klink from Hogan's Heroes. Kline objected to the photo and the Rowley campaign removed the image the same day and initiated an investigation. Rowley quickly apologized.Gordon Greg Rowley issues apology to Rep. John Kline over his depiction on website Star Tribune January 30, 2006 The Rowley campaign found financing difficult, as opposing an incumbent conservative such as Kline in a conservative district, despite the national environment favouring the Democrats, did not attract money from the most robust Democratic resources, such as the DNC.Melo Frederick What's a Rowley lawn sign go for? TwinCities.com St. Paul Pioneer Press http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/16270077.htm dead https://web.archive.org/web/20070926222901/http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/16270077.htm December 19, 2006 December 28, 2006 September 26, 2007 Ultimately Kline's campaign achieved a 2–1 advantage in raising funds.Meggen Lindsay Kline leads Rowley in fundraising, 2-1 St. Paul Pioneer Press http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?s_site=twincities&p_multi=PD%7C&p_product=PD&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_text_search-0=kline%20AND%20rowley&s_dispstring=kline%20rowley%20AND%20date(last%20180%20days)&p_field_date-0=YMD_date&p_params_date-0=date:B,E&p_text_date-0=-180qzD&xcal_numdocs=20&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&xcal_useweights=no November 3, 2006 February 22, 2007 Endorsements Coleen Rowley (D) U.S. Representatives John Murtha (D-PA-12) Labor unions AFL-CIO Newspapers and publications Esquire Individuals Wesley Clark, retired Army General, 2004 democratic presidential candidatehttp://securingamerica.com/node/1548 https://web.archive.org/web/20061104080152/http://securingamerica.com/node/1548 2006-11-04 Patty Wetterling (MN-6) | WesPAC Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferrorJohnKline (R)ColeenRowley (D)DouglasWilliams (I)Undecided SurveyUSA (KSTP-TV)SurveyUSA October 29–31, 2006 597 (LV) ±4.1% 54% 36% 7% 2% SurveyUSA (KSTP-TV)SurveyUSA October 10–15, 2006 519 (LV) ±4.4% 50% 42% 5% 3% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2006 RothenbergSafe R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallLikely R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsLikely R November 7, 2006 Results Minnesota's 2nd Congressional district election, 2006 Republican Party of Minnesota John Kline 163,269 56.2 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Coleen Rowley 116,343 40.0 Independence Party of Minnesota Douglas Williams 10,802 3.7 126 0.1 290,540 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand John Kline (R) $1,495,470 $1,478,465 $42,933 Coleen Rowley (DFL) $692,476 $690,132 $2,345 Doug Williams (I) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed John Kline (R) $5,821 $0 Coleen Rowley (DFL) $43,154 $0 Doug Williams (I) $0 $0 District 3 2006 Minnesota's 3rd congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 3 2008 x150px File:JRamstad.jpg Jim Ramstad Republican Party of Minnesota 184,333 64.9% File:3x4.svg Wendy Wilde Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 99,588 35.0% MN3 House 2006.svg 200px Precinct resultsRamstad: #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Wilde: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% U.S. Representative Jim Ramstad Republican Party of Minnesota Jim Ramstad Republican Party of Minnesota thumb Minnesota's 3rd congressional district This conservative district encompassed the northern, western, and southern suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Hennepin County and Anoka County. Incumbent Republican Jim Ramstad, who had represented the district since 1991, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 64.6% of the vote in 2004 and the district had a PVI of Even. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jim Ramstad, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Republican Primary Election Republican Party of Minnesota Jim Ramstad (Incumbent) 17,579 100.0 17,579 100.0 Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Wendy Wilde, broadcaster, news anchor and talk show host Eliminated in primary Kevin Ray Smith, neuromuscular massage therapist Gavin Sullivan, services coordinator Results Democratic Primary Election Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Wendy Wilde 19,259 76.8 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Kevin Ray Smith 2,911 11.6 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Gavin Sullivan 2,894 11.6 25,064 100.0 General election Endorsements Jim Ramstad (R) Newspapers and publications Esquire Wendy Wilde (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2006 RothenbergSafe R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2006 Results Minnesota's 3rd Congressional district election, 2006 Republican Party of Minnesota Jim Ramstad (Incumbent) 184,333 64.9 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Wendy Wilde 99,588 35.0 323 0.1 284,244 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Jim Ramstad (R) $1,028,886 $1,424,365 $586,456 Wendy Wilde (D) $67,887 $67,861 $24 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Jim Ramstad (R) $5,638 $0 Wendy Wilde (D) $1,060 $0 District 4 2006 Minnesota's 4th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 4 2008 x150px File:Betty McCollum, official portrait, 108th Congress (cropped).jpg Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 172,096 69.5% File:3x4.svg Obi Sium Republican Party of Minnesota 74,797 30.2% MN4 House 2006.svg 170px Precinct resultsMcCollum: #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Sium: #E27F7F 50–60% U.S. Representative Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party thumb Minnesota's 4th congressional district This district covers most of Ramsey County including all of Saint Paul and several Saint Paul suburbs. Incumbent Democrat Betty McCollum, who had represented the district since 2001, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 57.5% of the vote in 2004 and the district had a PVI of D+13. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Betty McCollum, incumbent U.S. Representative Results Democratic Primary Election Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Betty McCollum (Incumbent) 37,397 100.0 37,397 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Obi Sium, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources employee Eliminated in primary Jack Shepard, fugitive, alleged arsonist, and former Minneapolis dentist who fled the country after allegedly attempting to burn down his own dental officehttps://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/05/20/support-jack-shepard-the_n_584138.html Support Jack Shepard, The Arsonist, For Congress The Huffington Post Linkins Jason May 20, 2010 Results Republican Primary Election Republican Party of Minnesota Obi Sium 8,802 64.2 Republican Party of Minnesota Jack Shepard 4,908 35.8 13,710 100.0 General election Endorsements Betty McCollum (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Newspapers and publications Esquire Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2006 RothenbergSafe D November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 Results Minnesota's 4th Congressional district election, 2006 Betty McCollum (Incumbent) Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 172,096 69.5 Obi Sium Republican Party of Minnesota 74,797 30.2 573 0.2 247,466 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Betty McCollum (DFL) $562,752 $611,908 $74,911 Obi Sium (R) $79,223 $75,617 $3,603 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Betty McCollum (DFL) $2,308 $0 Obi Sium (R) $77 $0 District 5 2006 Minnesota's 5th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 5 2008 x150px File:Keith Ellison, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Keith Ellison Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 136,060 55.6% File:Alan Fine Pose Facing (cropped).jpg Alan Fine Republican Party of Minnesota 52,263 21.3% File:Tammy Lee (cropped).jpg Tammy Lee Independence Party of Minnesota 51,456 21.0% MN5 House 2006.svg 170px Precinct resultsEllison: #BDD3FF 30–40% #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Fine: #FFC8CD 30–40% #FFB2B2 40–50%Lee: #aae5aa 30–40% U.S. Representative Martin Olav Sabo Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party thumb 2006 Minnesota's 5th congressional district election Minnesota's 5th congressional district This district covers eastern Hennepin County, including the entire city of Minneapolis, Minnesota, along with parts of Anoka and Ramsey counties. Incumbent Democrat Martin Olav Sabo, who had represented the district since 1979, decided to retire, creating an open seat. He was re-elected with 69.7% of the vote in 2004 and the district had a PVI of D+21. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Keith Ellison, state representative from district 58B since 2003 Eliminated in primary Mike Erlandson, former chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party; former Chief of Staff to Martin Olav Sabohttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/erlandson/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Mike Erlandson Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 Andrew Vincent Favorite, businessman and former U.S. Navy reservist Gregg A. Iverson, perennial candidate and U.S. Army veteranhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/92603963/biographies/ U.S. Representative, District 5 Star Tribune September 6, 2006 January 15, 2022https://electionresults.sos.state.mn.us/Results/Index?ersElectionId=56&scenario=USRepresentative&districtId=560 Results for US Representative District 05 Minnesota Secretary of State 2006 March 15, 2021 Ember Reichgott Junge, former state senator from district 46 (1983–2001)http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/junge/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Ember Reichgott Junge Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 Paul Ostrow, member of the Minneapolis City Councilhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/ostrow/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Paul Ostrow Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 Patrick J. Wiles, former member of the United Auto Workers Local 879 executive boardhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/92603331/wiles-and-endorsements/ U.S. House of Representatives Star Tribune September 6, 2006 January 15, 2022 Withdrew before primary Gail Dorfman, member of the Hennepin County Commissionhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/dorfman/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Gail Dorfman Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 (endorsed Ellison)https://www.newspapers.com/clip/99842280/ellison-convention/ DFLers pick Ellison to replace Sabo Star Tribune May 7, 2006 B11 April 14, 2022 Anne Knapp, former Assistant Commissioner for the Department of Employment Securityhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/knapp/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Anne Knapp Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 (endorsed Saavedra) Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, Associate Professor of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomashttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/pallmeyer/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011(endorsed Ellison)https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/ellison-wins-dfl-endorsement-succeed-sabo/ Ellison wins DFL endorsement to succeed Sabo Twin Cities Daily Planet https://web.archive.org/web/20201025111254/https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/ellison-wins-dfl-endorsement-succeed-sabo/ October 25, 2020 March 24, 2021 May 7, 2006 Cox Craig Jon Olson, President of the Minneapolis Parks Boardhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/jonolson/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Jon Olson Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 Jorge Saavedra, attorneyhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/saavedra/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Jorge Saavedra Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 (endorsed Ellison) Gary Schiff, member of the Minneapolis City Councilhttp://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/schiff/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 5th District: Gary Schiff Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 Erik Thompson, activist (ran in the 7th district)http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/thompson/ MPR: Campaign 2006: U.S. Congress: 7th District: Erik Thompson Minnesota Public Radio December 4, 2011 Declined Mark Andrew, former chairman of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Sharon Sayles Belton, former mayor of Minneapolishttps://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/03/18/saboretires Tearful Martin Sabo announces retirement from Congress MPR News Pugmire Tim Lohn Martiga March 18, 2006 March 28, 2021 Scott Benson, member of the Minneapolis City Council Satveer Chaudhary, state senator Scott Dibble, state senatorhttps://www.tcdailyplanet.net/dorfman-enters-race-sabos-seat/ Dorfman enters race for Sabo's seat Twin Cities Daily Planet Cox Craig March 21, 2006 March 28, 2021 (endorsed Dorfman) Betty Folliard, former state representative Lisa Goodman, member of the Minneapolis City Council Margaret Anderson Kelliher, state representative (endorsed Ellison) Peter McLaughlin, member of the Hennepin County Commission Mike Opat, member of the Hennepin County Commission (endorsed Dorfman, then Erlandson) R.T. Rybak, Mayor of Minneapolis Martin Olav Sabo, incumbent U.S. Representative Julie Sabo, former state senator, daughter of Rep Sabo and nominee for Lieutenant Governor in 2002 Results Democratic Primary Election Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison 29,003 41.2 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Mike Erlandson 21,857 31.1 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Ember Junge 14,454 20.5 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Paul Ostrow 3,795 5.4 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Andrew Favorite 470 0.7 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Gregg Iverson 448 0.6 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Patrick Wiles 347 0.5 70,374 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Alan Fine, business consultant and senior lecturer at the Carlson School of Managementhttps://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/2006/campaign/congress/fine/ 5th District: Alan Fine Minnesota Public Radio 2006 Withdrawn Tim Andersonhttps://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/05/03/5th-district-drop-out 5th District drop-out MPR News Collins Bob May 3, 2006 March 24, 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210404005029/https://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/05/03/5th-district-drop-out April 4, 2021 live James Turnhamhttps://www.southwestjournal.com/news/2006/03/sabo-is-out-who-will-be-in/ Sabo is out; who will be in? Southwest Journal McKenzie Sarah March 27, 2006 March 24, 2021 December 1, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20201201234533/https://www.southwestjournal.com/news/2006/03/sabo-is-out-who-will-be-in/ dead Results Republican Primary Election Republican Party of Minnesota Alan Fine 7,352 100.0 7,352 100.0 Green primary Candidates Nominee Jay Pond, video editing, production business owner and nominee for this seat in 2004 Independence primary Candidates Nominee Tammy Lee, former press secretary for United States Senator Byron Dorgan of North Dakota and communications director for Skip Humphrey's 1998 gubernatorial campaign Results Independence Primary Election Independence Party of Minnesota Tammy Lee 1,086 100.0 1,086 100.0 General election Endorsements Keith Ellison (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Newspapers and publications Esquire Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferrorKeithEllison (D)AlanFine (R)JayPond (G)TammyLee (I)Undecided SurveyUSA (KSTP-TV)SurveyUSA October 31–November 4, 2006 806 (LV) ±3.5% 49% 24% 2% 22% 3% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2006 RothenbergSafe D November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 Results Despite a surprisingly strong performance by Lee, Ellison emerged victorious, and became the first African-American Congressman from Minnesota and the first Muslim in Congress. Minnesota's 5th Congressional district election, 2006 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Keith Ellison 136,060 55.6 Republican Party of Minnesota Alan Fine 52,263 21.3 Independence Party of Minnesota Tammy Lee 51,456 21.0 Green Party (United States) Jay Pond 4,792 2.0 334 0.1 244,905 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Keith Ellison (DFL) $795,047 $786,127 $8,920 Alan Fine (R) $173,319 $173,621 –$248 Jay Pond (G) $8,311 $8,312 $0 Tammy Lee (I) $228,938 $226,398 $2,539 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Keith Ellison (DFL) $49,978 $0 Alan Fine (R) $0 $0 Jay Pond (G) $0 $0 Tammy Lee (I) $450 $0 District 6 2006 Minnesota's 6th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 6 2008 x150px File:Michele Bachmann, official portrait, 110th Congress (cropped).jpg Michele Bachmann Republican Party of Minnesota 151,248 50.1% File:Wetterling.png Patty Wetterling Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 127,144 42.1% File:3x4.svg John Binkowski Independence Party of Minnesota 23,557 7.8% 225px County results 225px Precinct results Bachmann: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #A80000 >90%Wetterling: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Mark Kennedy Republican Party of Minnesota Michele Bachmann Republican Party of Minnesota thumb 2006 Minnesota's 6th congressional district election Minnesota's 6th congressional district This district includes most or all of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright, Anoka, and Washington counties. Incumbent Republican Mark Kennedy, who had represented the district since 2001, declined to seek a fourth term in Congress, instead opting to run for Senate in the wake of then-Senator Mark Dayton's retirement. Kennedy was re-elected with 54.0% of the vote in 2004 and the district had a PVI of R+5. Republican primary Candidates Nominee Michele Bachmann, state senatorhttps://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/05/06/6dist Bachmann wins GOP endorsement for U.S. House in 6th District MPR News Pugmire Tim May 6, 2006 March 30, 2021 Withdrawn Jay Esmay, businessman Phil Krinkie, state representative Jim Knoblach, state representative Cheri Yecke, former Minnesota Commissioner of Educationhttp://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2005/06/14_scheckt_tinklenberg/ Tinklenberg enters 6th District congressional race MPR News Scheck Tom June 14, 2005 October 26, 2021 Declined Michelle Fischbach, state senatorNicole Duran Republicans Declare, Democrats Await Wetterling https://rollcall.com/2005/02/14/republicans-declare-democrats-await-wetterling/ rollcall.com Roll Call 17 November 2025 14 February 2005 Rod Grams, former U.S. Senator (ran for U.S. Senate and then ran for 8th district)Patrick Condon Patty Wetterling could be in strong position for 2006 https://www.postbulletin.com/news/patty-wetterling-could-be-in-strong-position-for-2006 postbulletin.com Post-Bulletin 17 November 2025 8 November 2004 Mark Kennedy, incumbent U.S. Representative (running for U.S. Senate) Mary Kiffmeyer, Minnesota Secretary of State Dave Kleis, state senator (ran for Mayor of St. Cloud) Dan Nygaard, chair of the 6th district Republican Party Mark Ourada, state senator Democratic primary Patty Wetterling who had run a competitive race in 2004 initially opted to run the vacant Senate seat before dropping out and switching to running for the 6th again.Chris Cillizza Wetterling Readies Senate Bid https://rollcall.com/2005/02/25/wetterling-readies-senate-bid/ rollcall.com Roll Call 16 November 2025 25 February 2005 Candidates Nominee Patty Wetterling, national advocate of children's safety and nominee for this seat in 2004https://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/05/13/wetterlingwins Wetterling wins 6th District DFL endorsement MPR News McCallum Laura May 14, 2006 March 30, 2021 Withdrawn Scott Mortensen Elwyn Tinklenberg, former Mayor of Blaine (endorsed Wetterling) Declined John Ellenbecke, Mayor of St. Cloud Ted Thompson, banker, former chief of staff to Bill Luther and candidate for this seat in 2004 Independence primary Candidates Nominee John Binkowski, project coordinator for Johnson Controlshttp://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=136563 https://archive.today/20130127030451/http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=136563 dead January 27, 2013 Are third party candidates relevant? KARE October 10, 2006 John Croman 2008-05-13 General election Campaign During the campaign, Wetterling attacked Bachmann for voting against increased restrictions on sex offenders, while Bachmann accused Wetterling of wanting to negotiate with terrorists, charges each denied.http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/11/01/6distdebate God not choosing sides in 6th, Bachmann says 2 November 2006 Endorsements Patty Wetterling (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Organizations Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee "Red to Blue" Program Newspapers and publications Esquire Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesizekey Margin oferrorMicheleBachmann(R)PattyWetterling (D)JohnBinkowski (I)Undecided SurveyUSA (KSTP-TV)SurveyUSA November 1–3 November 1–3, 2006 698 (LV) ±3.8% 49% 42% 7% 2% Zogby (Reuters)Zogby October 24–29, 2006 500 (LV) ±4.5% 52% 42% 6% RT Strategies and Constituent DynamicsRT Strategies and Constituent Dynamics October 24–26 October 24–26, 2006 1,056 (LV) ±3.0% 48% 47% 3% 2% SurveyUSA (KSTP-TV)SurveyUSA October 24–26 October 22–24, 2006 738 (LV) ±3.7% 49% 43% 5% 3% RT Strategies and Constituent DynamicsRT Strategies and Constituent Dynamics October 6–12 October 6–12, 2006 995 (LV) ±3.1% 45% 50% 5% Information Specialists Group (Star Tribune)Star Tribune October 6–10 October 6–10, 2006 506 (LV) ±4.4% 40% 48% 4% 8% SurveyUSA (KSTP-TV)SurveyUSA October 6–8 October 6–8, 2006 669 (LV) ±3.9% 47% 44% 7% 2% Zogby (Reuters)Zogby/Reuters September 25–October 2 September 25–October 2, 2006 500 (LV) ±4.5% 46% 43% 11% Feldman Group (D)RCP 6th September 19–21, 2006 300 (LV) ±5.7% 44% 41% 15% SurveyUSA (KSTP-TV)SurveyUSA September 15–17 September 15–17, 2006 641 (LV) ±3.9% 50% 41% 5% 3% Mellman Group (D-Wetterling) January 14–16, 2006 400 (LV) ±4.9% 38% 43% – 19% Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 6, 2006 RothenbergTossup November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallTilt R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsLean R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsTossup November 7, 2006 Results Despite polling that indicated that the race would be close, and although this was the most expensive House race in Minnesota,http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/11/08/6dist Bachmann retains 6th District seat for GOP 8 November 2006 Bachmann defeated Wetterling by a large margin, with Binkowski receiving about 8%. Minnesota's 6th Congressional district election, 2006 Republican Party of Minnesota Michele Bachmann 151,248 50.1 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Patty Wetterling 127,144 42.1 Independence Party of Minnesota John Binkowski 23,557 7.8 239 0.1 302,188 100.0 Republican Party of Minnesota Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Michele Bachmann (R) $2,626,866 $2,553,746 $73,120 Patty Wetterling (D) $4,247,883 $4,273,801 $11,127 John Binkowski (I) $18,096 $17,060 $1,034 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Michele Bachmann (R) $243,619 $1,291,566 Patty Wetterling (DFL) $574,773 $2,502,415 John Binkowski (I) $0 $0 District 7 2006 Minnesota's 7th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 7 2008 x150px File:Collin Peterson, official portrait, 109th Congress (cropped).jpg Collin Peterson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 179,164 69.7% File:3x4.svg Michael J. Barrett Republican Party of Minnesota 74,557 29.0% 120px County results 120px Precinct results Peterson: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Barrett: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #A80000 >90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Collin Peterson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Collin Peterson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party thumb Minnesota's 7th congressional district Incumbent Democrat Collin Peterson, who had represented the district since 1991, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 66.1% of the vote in 2004 and the district had a PVI of R+6. This conservative, rural district based in western Minnesota tended to vote for Republicans at the national level, however Peterson had been able to hold on to his seat with ease since his first election in 1990. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Collin Peterson, incumbent U.S. Representative Eliminated in primary Erik Thompson, banker Results Democratic Primary Election Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Collin Peterson 33,732 86.0 Erik Thompson Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 5,476 14.0 39,208 100.0 Republican primary Candidates Nominee Michael Barrett, pharmacist Results Republican Primary Election Republican Party of Minnesota Michael Barrett 20,475 100.0 20,475 100.0 Constitution primary Candidates Nominee Ken Lucier, retired U.S. Postal Service employee General election Endorsements Collin Peterson (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Newspapers and publications Esquire Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2006 RothenbergSafe D November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 Results Minnesota's 7th Congressional district election, 2006 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Collin Peterson (Incumbent) 179,164 69.7 Republican Party of Minnesota Michael Barrett 74,557 29.0 Constitution Party (United States) Ken Lucier 3,303 1.3 170 0.1 257,194 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Collin Peterson (DFL) $938,128 $645,285 $315,541 Michael Barrett (R) $41,378 $41,375 $0 Ken Lucier (C) Unreported Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Collin Peterson (DFL) $6,812 $0 Michael Barrett (R) $12,428 $0 Ken Lucier (C) $0 $0 District 8 2006 Minnesota's 8th congressional district election Minnesota 1983 presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Minnesota#District 8 2008 x150px File:Oberstarj (cropped).jpg Jim Oberstar Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party 180,670 63.6% Rod Grams, Official Senate portrait.jpg Rod Grams Republican Party of Minnesota 97,683 34.4% 280px County results 280px Precinct results Oberstar: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80% #3933e5 80–90% #0D0596 >90%Grams: #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Tie: #d2b1d9 40–50% #ae8bb1 50% #808080 No votes U.S. Representative Jim Oberstar Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Jim Oberstar Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party thumb Minnesota's 8th congressional district This district covers the northeastern part of Minnesota and includes Duluth, Hibbing, and the Mesabi Range. Incumbent Democrat Jim Oberstar, who had represented the district since 1975, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 65.2% of the vote in 2004 and the district had a PVI of D+4. Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jim Oberstar, incumbent U.S. Representative Republican primary Candidates Nominee Rod Grams, former U.S. SenatorBrian Bakst Grams may challenge Oberstar https://www.mprnews.org/story/2006/04/26/grams mprnews.org Associated Press 17 November 2025 St. Paul, MN 26 April 2006 Other Candidates Harry Welty (Unity), Duluth School Board member and perennial candidate General election Campaign Oberstar sought a 17th term and faced former United States Senator Rod Grams, who lived outside the district and had represented the 6th district in Congress twelve years earlier. Endorsements Jim Oberstar (D) Labor unions AFL-CIO Newspapers and publications Esquire Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2006 RothenbergSafe D November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 Results Despite Grams's high stature and name recognition, he posed no serious threat to Oberstar, who was re-elected in a landslide. Minnesota's 8th Congressional district election, 2006 Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party Jim Oberstar (incumbent) 180,670 63.6 Republican Party of Minnesota Rod Grams 97,683 34.4 Unity Party of America Harry Welty 5,508 1.9 155 0.1 284,016 100.0 Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Finances Campaigns Candidate (party) Raised Spent Cash on hand Jim Oberstar (DFL) $1,368,865 $1,422,123 $172,051 Rod Grams (R) $489,575 $562,956 $438 Harry Welty (U) $5,677 $5,398 $278 Outside Spending Candidate (party) Supported Opposed Jim Oberstar (DFL) $22,949 $0 Rod Grams (R) $0 $0 Harry Welty (U) $0 $0 Notes References 30em External links Minnesota Historical Election Archive Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets 2006 Minnesota Category:2006 Minnesota elections Category:Tim Walz