2026 Candidate Forums
Below is a list of our 2026 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: 2026-06-18
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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.
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All forums will be livestreamed on CCX Media.
SD38 Senate and House A/B ~ July 14, 7:00 pm
(location / submit a question)
SD37 Senate and House A/B ~ July 21, 6:30 pm
(location / submit a question)
House District 34B ~ July 23, 7:00 pm
(location / submit a question)
Maple Grove Mayor and City Council ~ August 25, 6:30 pm
(location / submit a question)
Brooklyn Park Mayor and City Council ~ August 27, 6:30 pm
(location / submit a question)
Brooklyn Center Mayor and City Council ~ Sept 8, 6:30 pm
(location / submit a question)
Osseo Area Schools (ISD #279) School Board ~ September 15, 6:30 pm
(location / submit a question)
Brooklyn Center Community Schools (ISD #286) School Board ~ Sept 22, 6:30 pm
(location / submit a question)
Osseo Mayor and City Council ~ Oct 5, 6:00 pm
(location / submit a question)
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Detroit Lakes Area
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East Otter Tail County
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Fillmore County
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Hennepin County Attorney ~ June 25, 7:00 pm (location / livestream / submit a question)
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Mankato Area
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Hennepin County Attorney (see Golden Valley forum list)
Hennepin County Commissioner District 3 Primary ~ July 13, 6:00 pm (location | livestream | submit a question)
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New Hope Area
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New Ulm
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Northfield City Council (Ward 4, At-Large) ~ June 25th, 6:00 pm (location / livestream / submit question)
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Red Wing
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Richfield
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Hennepin County Commissioner District 3 Primary (see Minneapolis forum list)
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Willmar Area
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Winona
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All forums will be livestreamed on TrueLens Community Media’s YouTube channel and broadcast on Xfinity channel 18 (HD 859), and available until Election Day on the TrueLens YouTube channel and website. You may submit candidate questions here.
Senate District 53 / House District 53B ~ Sept 9, 7:00 pm
Newport City Council ~ Sept 9, 8:15 pm
Woodbury Mayor / City Council ~ Sept 10, 7:00 pm
Senate District 41 / House Districts 41 A/B ~ September 15, 7:00 pm
Cottage Grove City Council ~ September 15, 8:15 pm
Washington County Commissioner District 5 ~ September 15, 7:00 pm
Senate District 47 / House District 47B ~ Sept 17, 7:00 pm
Washington County Commissioner District 2 ~ Sept 17, 8:15 pm