2025 Candidate Forums
Below is a list of our 2025 candidate forums organized by local League. To view by date instead, see Vote411. If you spot any errors or omissions in this list, write to info@lwvmn.org. This page is updated continuously as new information becomes available. For more information, or to inquire about forums and/or recordings, reach out to the local League directly.
Last Update: August 29, 2025
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The League of Women Voters Minnesota and our local Leagues conduct candidate forums to provide the public with an opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues that are important to members of the public. The League is a nonpartisan organization that does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. The views expressed in each forum are those of the candidates, not those of the League of Women Voters. LWV Minnesota and our local Leagues post complete, unedited recordings of forums. Editing is authorized only for official media reporting. Excerpts or edited clips of candidate forums may not be used for partisan or political purposes.
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LWV ABC forums will be recorded without an audience; links to the recordings will be available within 7 to 10 days of the submission deadline. Most forum recordings will be available before early voting begins on September 19.
ISD 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools) School Board Member District 3 ~ Question Submission Deadline: September 7
ISD 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools) School Board Member District 4 ~ Question Submission Deadline: September 7
ISD 11 (Anoka-Hennepin Schools) School Board Member District 6 ~ Question Submission Deadline: September 7
Lino Lakes Council Member at Large (elect 2) ~ Question Submission Deadline: September 14
Lino Lakes Mayor ~ Question Submission Deadline: September 14
Circle Pines Council member at Large (elect 2) ~ Question Submission Deadline: September 15
ISD 14 (Fridley Public Schools) School Board Member at Large (elect 3) ~ Question Submission Deadline: September 15
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House District 34B Special Election (recorded July 31, 2025)
Special Election on September 16 (details)
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Detroit Lakes Area
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Fillmore County
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Golden Valley City Council Candidate Forum ~ September 17, 7:00 pm (location, livestream)
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ISD 276 (Minnetonka Public Schools) School Board Forum ~ September 8, 7:00 pm (location)
ISD 277 (Westonka Public Schools) School Board Forum ~ September 18, 7:00 pm (location)
ISD 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) School Board Forum ~ September 30, 7:00 pm (location)
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City Council Ward 1 ~ September 25, 6:30 pm (location)
City Council Ward 2 ~ October 14, 6:30 pm (location)
City Council Ward 3 ~ September 18, 6:30 pm (location)
City Council Ward 4 ~ September 17, 6:30 pm (location)
City Council Ward 5 ~ September 3, 6:00 pm (location)
City Council Ward 6 ~ September 11, 6:00 pm (location)
City Council Ward 7 ~ September 15, 7:00 pm (location)
City Council Ward 8 ~ September 29, 6:00 pm (location)
City Council Ward 9 ~ October 6, 6:00 pm (location)
City Council Ward 10 ~ October 7, 7:00 pm (location)
City Council Ward 11 ~ September 30, 6:00 pm (location)
City Council Ward 12 ~ October 9, 6:30 pm (location)
City Council Ward 13 ~ Date TBD - currently uncontested (location)
Mayor ~ September 9, 6:00 pm (location)
Park Board - District 5 and At-Large ~ October 23, 6:00 pm (location)
Park Board - Districts 1 and 4 ~ Date/Location TBD
Board of Estimates and Taxation ~ October 27 (currently uncontested)
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ISD 276 (Minnetonka Public Schools) Board ~ September 8, 7:00 pm (location)
Minnetonka Mayor ~ September 9, 6:30 pm (location)
Minnetonka City Council Seat B ~ September 9, 8:00 pm (location)
ISD 270 (Hopkins Public Schools) Board ~ September 17, 6:15 pm (location)
Hopkins Mayor ~ September 17, 7:45 pm (location)
Hopkins City Council ~ September 17, 9:00 pm (location)
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ISD 621 (Mounds View Public Schools) School Board ~ September 22, 7:00 pm (location, submit question)
ISD 282 (St Anthony New Brighton) School Board ~ October 8, 7:00 pm (location, submit question)
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New Ulm
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Red Wing
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Richfield
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ISD 283 (St. Louis Park Public Schools) School Board ~ Sept 16, 7:00 pm (location, livestream)
St. Louis Park City Council, Wards 1-4 ~ Sept 18, 7:00 pm (location, livestream)
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St Paul Mayoral Candidate Forum ~ September 17, 7:00 pm (location)
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St. Paul City Council Ward 4 Special Election (recorded July 22, 2025)
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White Bear Lake Mayoral Primary Candidate Forum (recorded June 28, 2025)
Willmar Area
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Winona
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ISD833 (South Washington County) School Board ~ September 17, 7:00 pm (livestream)
Senate District 47 Special Election ~ September 18, 7:00 pm (livestream)