Minnesota Congressman Announces Bid for Re-Election

Peterson has been a member of the House since 1991

MINNESOTA — Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson announced he is running for re-election.

The 7th district Democrat says he has $700,000 to use in his campaign efforts.

Peterson has been a member of the House since 1991.

Democrats need 24 more seats in the House to win a majority.

Peterson won his previous election by just 52 percent.