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Upcoming Voter Forums (alphabetical)

Want to ask a candidate forum question? Use the contact tab at the top of the web page. Be sure to indicate which Forum you are directing the question to. ​

Forums give  voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues of importance to them in this election.

Eden Prairie Forums

  • Senate District 49, House Districts 49A & 49B
    September 10, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Eden Prairie School Board
    September 16, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
  • Eden Prairie City Council and Mayor 
    September 17, 6:30 - 9:00 PM

LOCATION
Eden Prairie City Hall Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Rd, Eden Prairie MN 55344

VIEWING OPTIONS
Watch live on the Eden Prairie website or YouTube or watch the recording  which will be posted on LWVMEPH.org approximately one day after each forum.

Hopkins Forum

  • House District 46B
    September 17; 6:30 PM doors open, 7 PM start
  • Senate District 46
    September 23; 6:30 PM doors open, 7 PM start

LOCATION
St. Louis Park School Board Meeting Room
6300 Walker Street St. Louis Park, MN 55416 

VIEWING OPTIONS
There will be no live stream but a recording link will be available here after the Forum

Minnetonka Forum

Senate District 45, House District 45B
September 9,  7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (may go later)

LOCATION
Minnetonka City Hall Council Chambers 
14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka MN 55345                

VIEWING OPTIONS
Watch live on The City of Minnetonka website (or watch the recording at a later date)

HOSTED BY
This is a joint effort between two LWV chapters: Minnetonka-Eden Prairie-Hopkins and  Lake Minnetonka Plymouth Area. 

Do you have questions for the candidates?

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This is your chance to learn as much as you can and make an informed decision at the polls! If you'd like to propose a question for our moderators that you want asked to the candidates, submissions will be taken from August 17 - September 7.  The link will be live, here. Written questions will also be accepted at each event.  Indicate which Forum you would like your question directed to.
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Criteria to think about when asking your question(s):
  •     They should focus on the future and not be based on hindsight.
  •     Keep the question subject relevant to this forum or election race.
  •     Questions that are of a personal nature, embarrassing, inappropriately hostile or unclear in intent will not be asked.
  •     All questions must be addressed to all candidates.
  •     Questions may be consolidated or edited. 

Ready with your question? Submit it on our Contact Us Page ➡️

A Few Notes on Forums

  • Cost: free and open to the public and press.
  • How It Works: LWV Candidate Forums follow the nonpartisan, unbiased and impartial format established by the League of Women Voters Minnesota. A trained LWV member will moderate the forum. The League does not endorse political parties or candidates for public office.

Looking for Volunteers for the Forums

We need volunteers for every forum! Can you put up signs, answer questions, or hand out note cards for audience questions? And during the event, could you circulate the audience, picking up the question cards and bring them to the moderator? If you are a LWV member and can help out, please sign up using the Contact Us form, and specify which forum you'll be attending.  And thank you, in advance!

Past Recorded Forums 

Hennepin County Attorney Forum on 6/25/26
The Lake Minnetonka Plymouth Area chapter hosted a Voter Forum on June 25, 2026 to learn more about the Hennepin County Attorney Candidates.  Many topics were covered, starting with "Why are you running for Hennepin County Attorney, and what are your qualifications?” If you missed the live forum, you can watch the Lake Mtka-Plymouth recording on YouTube.
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Hennepin County Attorney Forum on 7/21/26
The Minneapolis chapter also hosted a forum; it was held on July 21, 2026. Its recording can be found on YouTube:  the Hennepin County Commissioner District 2 Primary Candidate Forum . District 2 encompasses Minneapolis, Golden Valley, Medicine Lake, part of SE Plymouth and St. Anthony. ​
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LWV-MN Statement on Editing and Use of Candidate Forum Videos and Recordings: 

​The League of Women Voters sponsors candidate forms 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 posts 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, political purposes.  

About LWV

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.