Candidate forums & debates

 

Candidate forums

The League of Women Voters will host in-person candidate forums for selected local races. Check this page for dates and locations.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

6:00 p.m. | Brainerd (ISD 181) School Board
Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, Brainerd High School

Watch the Recorded Forum Here

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3

6:30 p.m. | Crosslake Mayor and City Council
The Gathering Event Center

Watch the Recorded Forum Here

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

6:00 p.m. | Crosby-Ironton (ISD 182) School Board & Crow Wing County Commissioner (District 5)
Mayberry Auditorium, Crosby-Ironton High School

Watch the Recorded Forums Here

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

6:00 p.m. | Crosby Mayor and City Council
Mayberry Auditorium, Crosby-Ironton High School

Watch the Recorded Forum Here

Televised debates

Lakeland PBS will broadcast debates for Minnesota State Representative races. Visit their Debate Night page to watch live and recorded events. Scheduled debates include:

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

7:00 p.m. | House District 5A
Rep. Krista Knudsen (R)
Brian Hobson (D)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

7:00 p.m. | House District 5B
Rep. Mike Wiener (R)
Gregg Hendrickson (D)

8:00 p.m. | House District 6A
Rep. Ben Davis (R)
Earl Butenhoff (D)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

7:00 p.m. | House District 6B
Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R)
Emily LeClaire (D)
Troy Kenneth Scheffler (Americans First)

8:00 p.m. | House District 10A
Rep. Ron Kresha (R)
Julia Samsal Hipp (D)

U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE

WDIO and KSTP will jointly televise a live studio debate between Pete Stauber (R) and Jen Schultz (D) on October 22, 2024. Both are running for the U.S. Congressional seat representing Minnesota’s 8th District. Check this page for more details when they are announced.