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Paul Wikstrom is running for Congress in Minnesota's 4th Congressional District because he believes it's time for new leadership that puts American and Minnesota families first.
Not a career politician but an engineer, Wikstrom graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Electrical Engineering (Go Gophers!). While working toward his degree, he held jobs in seismic exploration, road construction, and farming. He learned the value of a full day's work and the heavy toll of a long shift, working outdoors year-round. He understands that the true heart of our country isn't found in corporate boardrooms—it’s found on the shop floors, in the rigs, and on the job sites where hard-working Americans clock in every single day.
Over the past 35 years, he has worked in engineering and management roles at world-class Minnesota companies in medtech and aerospace. He knows how to build complex projects, solve problems, and deliver results in the real world, where excuses don't cut it.
Paul has already proven he'll fight for you. In 2024, he challenged a fraudulent DFL candidate who didn't live in the district — and won. That victory flipped the Minnesota House, gave Republicans their first Speaker in years, and created the House Fraud and Oversight Committee. Wikstrom didn't just talk about stopping fraud. In 2024 he stopped election fraud in House District 40B/Roseville.
Wikstrom's Life of Service
Paul grew up in Montana and North Dakota before moving to Minnesota as a young adult. He held jobs in seismic exploration, road construction and farming, working toward getting an engineering degree from the University of Minnesota. He learned the value of a day's work and the heavy toll of a long shift, working outdoors year-round. He understands that the true heart of our country isn't found in corporate boardrooms - it's found on the shop floors, in the rigs, and on the job sites where hard-working Americans clock in every single day. His experiences have shaped his priorities as a candidate: protecting jobs, cutting the red tape that stifles our local industries, and making sure that hard working Americans keep more of their hard-earned paychecks.
He and his wife Liz have been married for 30 years, raised three children in Shoreview, and at the heart of everything they do is their faith. It is this faith that has shaped Paul's vision for building stronger families and communities, and it is evidenced beyond his professional career through his community service:
Certified flight instructor and active pilot
Medical volunteer missions — flying to serve those in need
Youth soccer coach for over 10 years
Assisting neighbors
Republican grassroots and leader for 25+ years — convening caucuses, chairing conventions, and supporting campaigns
Why He's Running
After 25 years, Betty McCollum has become a rubber stamp for the failed policies coming out of Washington. She writes the checks as a senior member of the Appropriations Committee — and when $9 billion was stolen in COVID fraud, she said nothing. When Tim Walz's administration let it happen, she praised his "effective leadership."
Minnesota deserves better. Wikstrom will bring the same accountability, problem-solving, and purposeful approach to Congress that he's brought to everything he does.
"I'm not a politician. I'm an engineer. When something's broken, you fix it. You don't make excuses. You don't blame someone else. You roll up your sleeves and get to work." — P. C. Wikstrom
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.