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: 2026-07-07
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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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Recordings of the following forums will be available here after they have taken place.
Anoka City Council (submit a question - deadline July 6)
Blaine City Council (submit a question - deadline July 19)
Coon Rapids Mayor (submit a question - deadline July 5)
Fridley City Council Ward 1 (submit a question - deadline July 19)
Fridley City Council Ward 2 (submit a question - deadline July 19)
Ramsey City Council (submit a question - deadline July 6)
Anoka County Commissioner District 3 (submit a question - deadline July 10)
Anoka County Commissioner District 4 (submit a question - deadline July 10)
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MN House Districts 50A / 50B / 51B ~ September 10, 6:30 pm (location | submit a question)
MN Senate District 51 ~ September 16, 6:30 pm (location | submit a question)
MN Senate District 50 ~ September 16, 7:40 pm (location | submit a question)
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Brainerd Lakes Area
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All forums will be livestreamed on CCX Media.
MN Senate District 38 and House A/B ~ July 14, 7:00 pm
(location / submit a question)
MN Senate District 37 and House A/B ~ July 21, 6:30 pm
(location / submit a question)
MN 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 (recording) recorded June 25, 2026
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MN Senate District 45, MN House District 45B ~ September 9 (location | livestream)
Medina Mayor / City Council ~ September 10, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
Long Lake Mayor / City Council ~ September 14, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
Minnetrista City Council ~ September 15, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
Plymouth Mayor & City Council (Wards 2, 4 and At Large) ~ September 17, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
Corcoran City Council ~ September 21, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
Orono City Council ~ September 22, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
MN Senate District 42, MN House Districts 42A/B ~ September 23, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
Wayzata City Council ~ September 24, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
Mound Mayor / City Council ~ September 28, 6:30 pm (location | livestream)
MN House District 45A ~ September 28, 8:00 pm (location | livestream)
Orono (ISD 278) School Board ~ TBD, 7:00 pm (location | livestream)
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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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MN House District 15B ~ July 15, 6:30 pm (location | submit question)
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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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Rochester City Council Ward 5 ~ July 15, 6:30 pm (location | livestream)
Rochester Mayor ~ July 16, 6:30 pm (location | livestream)
Olmsted County Commissioner District 2 ~ July 20, 6:30 pm (location | livestream)
Olmsted County Commissioner District 6 ~ July 23, 6:30 pm (location | livestream)
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Hennepin County Commissioner District 3 Primary (see Minneapolis forum list)
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Recordings of the following forums will be available here after they have taken place.
MN State Senate Districts 33 and 36 (submit a question - deadline August 21)
MN State House Districts 33A/B and 36A/B (submit a question - deadline August 21)
Arden Hills Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 4)
Dellwood Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 11)
Forest Lake Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 11)
Grant City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 11)
Hugo Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 11)
Lake Elmo City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 4)
North Oaks Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 4)
Oak Park Heights Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 4)
Shoreview Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 4)
Stillwater Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline August 28)
Vadnais Heights Mayor/City Council (submit a question – deadline Sept 4)
White Bear Township Supervisor (submit a question – deadline August 28)
Forest Lake (ISD 831) School Board (submit a question - deadline Sept 11)
Mahtomedi (ISD 832) School Board (submit a question - deadline Sept 11)
Stillwater Area (ISD 834) School Board (submit a question - deadline August 28)
White Bear Lake Area (ISD 624) School Board (submit a question - deadline August 28)
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Washington County Sheriff (recording) recorded June 27, 2026
Willmar Area
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Winona
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MN Senate District 20 / House District 20A ~ July 16, 6:00 pm (location | submit a question)
*MN Senate Districts 20 and 26 / House Districts 20B and 26A ~ Sept 10, 6:00 pm (location | submit a question)
*County Commissioner District / County Staff ~ Sept 17, 6:00 pm (location | submit a question)
*Winona Area Public School (ISD 861) Board / ISD 861 Ballot Question ~ Sept 24, 6:00 pm (location | submit a question)
*Winona City Council ~ October 1, 7:00 pm (location | submit a question)
*September and October forums are contingent on final ballot for November 3 election.
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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.
MN 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