Congressman Collin Peterson
U.S. Congressman Collin Peterson represents Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives. Peterson is a member of the Democratic Party. Representative Peterson serves on the Agriculture Committee and can be reached by phone at 225...
7th District Republican emerges to challenge Collin Peterson
It is good news. It should be noted the great work by current 7th District GOP Chair Erik Haapala to get what appears to be two candidates for the convention with one going on to challenge Congressman Peterson. I look forward to highlighting the differences and getting an interview soon.
ST. PAUL – Glen Menze says U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson has sold himself as fiscally conservative to his western Minnesota constituents, but his record in Congress does not reflect that.
Menze, a Starbuck accountant and former farmer, announced Tuesday he will try to knock off Peterson in the November election. Menze said he will challenge the Detroit Lakes Democrat on fiscal issues and his positions on federal farm policy. It is Menze’s second run for Congress.
“I’m a conservative,” the Republican said, “and Collin runs as a conservative but the truth is that he’s not.”
The announcement comes just days before 7th Congressional District Republicans gather Saturday in Moorhead to decide whether to endorse a candidate to oppose Peterson. Party officials say there could be other candidates seeking the endorsement.
Menze may not be alone in seeking the GOP endorsement this weekend. Haapala said there could be at least one other candidate, but he refused to identify that person other than to say it is not a current elected officeholder.
“I can tell you if this other person would run, I think we would have a chance to put up a good challenge to Peterson,” Haapala said.
Source: Morris Sun TribuneAmerica's Small City Mayor Minnesota Politics & Analysis
ST. PAUL – Glen Menze says U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson has sold himself as fiscally conservative to his western Minnesota constituents, but his record in Congress does not reflect that.
Menze, a Starbuck accountant and former farmer, announced Tuesday he will try to knock off Peterson in the November election. Menze said he will challenge the Detroit Lakes Democrat on fiscal issues and his positions on federal farm policy. It is Menze’s second run for Congress.
“I’m a conservative,” the Republican said, “and Collin runs as a conservative but the truth is that he’s not.”
The announcement comes just days before 7th Congressional District Republicans gather Saturday in Moorhead to decide whether to endorse a candidate to oppose Peterson. Party officials say there could be other candidates seeking the endorsement.
Menze may not be alone in seeking the GOP endorsement this weekend. Haapala said there could be at least one other candidate, but he refused to identify that person other than to say it is not a current elected officeholder.
“I can tell you if this other person would run, I think we would have a chance to put up a good challenge to Peterson,” Haapala said.
Source: Morris Sun TribuneAmerica's Small City Mayor Minnesota Politics & Analysis
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