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: October 10, 2025

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Statement on Candidate Forum Recordings

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.

Click on the local League name for more information about their candidate forums.

Anoka, Blaine, Coon Rapids (ABC)

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Anoka-Hennepin School Board District 3

Anoka-Hennepin School Board District 4

Anoka-Hennepin School Board District 6

Circle Pines Council member at Large (elect 2)

ISD 14 (Fridley Public Schools) School Board Member at Large (elect 3)

Lino Lakes Council Member at Large (elect 2)

Lino Lakes Mayor

Bloomington

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Bloomington City Council

ISD 271 (Bloomington Public Schools) School Board

Brainerd Lakes Area

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Maple Grove (BPOMG)

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

House District 34B Special Election (recorded July 31, 2025)
Special Election on September 16 (details)

Crystal, New Hope, East Plymouth, Robbinsdale (CNHEPR)

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Dakota County

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

ISD 194 (Lakeville) School Board Forum (recorded October 3, 2025)

ISD 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan) School Board Forum (recorded 9/30/2025)

Detroit Lakes Area

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Duluth

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Eastern Carver County

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Edina

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Fillmore County

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Golden Valley

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

Golden Valley City Council Candidate Forum (recorded September 17, 2025)

Lake Minnetonka Plymouth Area

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

ISD 276 (Minnetonka Public Schools) School Board Forum

ISD 277 (Westonka Public Schools) School Board Forum

ISD 284 (Wayzata Public Schools) School Board Forum

Minneapolis

SCHEDULED FORUMS

City Council Ward 2 ~ October 14, 6:30 pm (location, livestream)

City Council Ward 13 ~ October 22, 6:00 pm (location, livestream)

Mayoral Candidate Meet & Greet ~ October 16, 6:00 pm (location)

Park Board - Districts 1-6 and At-Large ~ October 29, 3:00 pm (location, livestream)

Board of Estimate and Taxation ~ October 27, 6:00 pm (location, livestream)

Recordings of Completed Forums

Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Hopkins (MEPH)

SCHEDULED FORUMS

Recordings of Completed Forums

ISD 276 (Minnetonka Public Schools) Board (recorded September 8, 2025)

Minnetonka Mayor (recorded September 9, 2025)

Minnetonka City Council Seat B (recorded September 9, 2025)

Hopkins Mayor (recorded September 17, 2025 - begins at 1:32:43)

Hopkins City Council (recorded September 17, 2025 - begins at 2:45:00)

ISD 270 (Hopkins Public Schools) Board

When you arrive at the Hopkins link, scroll down to the Archived Videos, and you will find the LWV Voter Forum video. Click video, watch the time on the counter at the bottom of the video to take you to the Forum of interest (or watch all three). Video Forum starting times are noted by each of the video links.