Barb Davis White

Barb Davis White

Barb Davis White, a gregarious mortician turned minister, is challenging Rep. Keith Ellison at a time when an incumbent is typically the most vulnerable – the first reelection campaign. But working against her chances is that she's a Republican running in one of the state's biggest DFL strongholds. She has attacked Ellison’s vote for the financial bailout bill, wants tighter immigration limits, would end ethanol subsidies and wants a less-spendy federal government. White, who has lagged far behind Ellison in fundraising, pushed at the Republican state convention in late May for a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and for making the Bush tax cuts permanent.

Age: 54

Family: Widow. Son Tony and three grandchildren.

Education: University of Minnesota, B.S. degree; Bethel Seminary, Masters in Theological Studies

Career: Pastor, businesswoman, mortician, speaker, activist

Website: www.barbdaviswhiteforcongress.com

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2008 Minnesota congressional races

First District
Ellison has fewer foes and a far easier path
The incumbent has mostly steered clear of the controversy and stumbles of two years ago.
Davis whips Day, will face Walz in First
"I wanted to give the voters a choice, and we did that," Day said after losing to Mayo Clinic physician Brian Davis.
Stakes get higher for Day, Davis
Mostly quiet first term keeps Ellison from facing experienced challengers
For black Americans, Obama's triumph is a shared one
Sullivan has message for party: Get over it!
Second attempt pays off for DFLer Tinklenberg
GOP endorses candidates in 4th and 5th districts

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