About Betty

Betty McCollum is a Democrat representing the families of Minnesota’s Fourth District — Minnesota's capital city, St. Paul, as well as all of Ramsey County and most of Washington County — in the United States House of Representatives. In 2000, Congresswoman McCollum made history as only the second Minnesota woman elected to serve in Congress since statehood in 1858.

Throughout her career in public service, Congresswoman McCollum has been a champion for excellence in education, protecting the environment, expanding health care access, fiscal responsibility, and robust international engagement that prioritizes diplomacy, development, along with a strong national defense.