Two candidates trying to unseat McCollum

Betty McCollum
U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL) participates in a 4th Congressional District debate at the MPR News booth at Minnesota State Fair Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012.
MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson
Sharna Wahlgren
Sharna Wahlgren is the Republican Party candidate in the 4th Congressional District.
Courtesy of Sharna Wahlgren

In Minnesota's 4th Congressional District, Republican Sharna Wahlgren and Independence Party candidate Dave Thomas are trying to unseat incumbent DFL Rep. Betty McCollum.

Dave Thomas
Dave Thomas is the Independence Party candidate in the 4th Congressional District.
Courtesy of Dave Thomas

The three candidates about their experience and their positions on major issues facing Congress - as well as why voters should choose them.