Mid-Term Election Candidate Forum

MSU, Mankato's Mid-term Forum brings together candidates of different parties and backgrounds running for local, state, and federal office ahead of Minnesota's 2026 midterm elections. Students are invited to hear directly from the candidates, ask questions, and get informed before the November 3rd election. A meet and greet reception, with free refreshments, will follow.

Invited candidates include those running and actually appearing on the November ballot for the following offices:
• US Senator from Minnesota
• US Representative for Minnesota Congressional District 1
• Minnesota Governor/Lieutenant Governor
• Minnesota Attorney General
• Minnesota State Auditor
• Minnesota Secretary of State
• Minnesota State Senator for District 18
• Minnesota State Representative for District 18B
• Blue Earth County Commissioner for District 3
• Mankato Mayor
• Mankato City Council Ward 3 (Central Campus)
• Mankato City Council Ward 5 (Stadium Heights Residence Community)

Candidates have been given a deadline of 5 pm on Friday, September 18, to confirm their participation. This page will be updated on Monday or Tuesday, September 21 or 22, with a list of confirmed particpants.

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