Candidate Forums 2022

Candidate Forums 2022

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The League of Women Voters Anoka, Blaine Coon Rapids hosts non-partisan candidate forums to elections to help voters obtain information about candidates' stands on issues.  The forums are filmed and aired on local cable television stations. 

Most 2022 forums are also available on the LWV ABC YouTube channel 2022 Candidate Forum Playlist with a closed captioning option. 

LWV ABC 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. 

 

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2022 LWV ABC Candidate Forums    

In 2022, most Candidate Forums were recorded without a live audience.  The forum moderator asked a variety of questions from questions submitted online by the public. 

2022 City Forums | 2022 County Forums | 2022 Legislative Forums |2022 Primary Forums More Candidate Information 

 

2022 General Election - City Offices

 Find your new city ward at the Secretary of State's Pollfinder website. City redistricting maps may be found on your city's website.

 


Andover City Council Member at Large Forum - 2022 General Election

September 19, 2022

Candidates: Jaime Barthel, David Dionne, Rick Engelhardt
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Andover City Council Member at LargeLWV Voter Guide




Anoka City Council Member at Large Forum - 2022 General Election

September 15, 2022

Candidates: Mark Freeburg, Jeff Lee, Sam Scott, Erik Skogquist
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Anoka City Council LWV Voter Guide




Anoka Mayor Forum - 2022 General Election

September 15, 2022

Candidates: Virginia Louden, Phil Rice
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Anoka Mayor LWV Voter Guide




Blaine City Council Ward 1 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 29, 2022

Candidates: Tom Newland, Scott Rosochacki
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Blaine City Council Ward 1 LWV Voter Guide




Blaine City Council Ward 1 Special Election Forum - 2022 General Election

September 29, 2022

Candidates: Lori Saroya, Dick Swanson
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Blaine City Council Ward 1 Special Election LWV Voter Guide




Blaine City Council Wards 2 and 3 Forums - 2022 General Election

September 29, 2022

Blaine City Council Ward 2 Candidates: Joe Menth (not in attendance), Jess Robertson
Blaine City Council Ward 3 Candidates: Al Goracke, Terra Fleming (written statement submitted)
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Blaine City Council Ward 2 LWV Voter Guide
Blaine City Council Ward 3 LWV Voter Guide




Champlin City Council Ward 1 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 21, 2022

Candidates: Jessica Tesdall, Patrick Voss
Sponsor: Champlin Women of Today and LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Champlin City Council Ward 1 LWV Voter Guide




Champlin City Council Ward 2 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 21, 2022

Candidates: Deborah McClellan, LaDue Tom Moe
Sponsor: Champlin Women of Today and LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Champlin City Council Ward 2 LWV Voter Guide




Champlin Mayor Forum - 2022 General Election

September 21, 2022

Candidates: Kristin Elizondo, Megan Anne Jorgenson, Ryan Sabas
Sponsor: Champlin Women of Today and LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Champlin Mayor LWV Voter Guide




Columbia Heights City Council Member at Large Forum - 2022 General Election

September 19, 2022

Candidates: Rachel James, John Murzyn, Nick Novitsky, Justice Spriggs
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by the City of Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights City Council Member at Large LWV Voter Guide




Columbia Heights Mayor Forum - 2022 General Election

September 19, 2022

Candidate In Attendance: Cliff Johnson
Candidate unable to attend (written statement submitted): Amáda Márquez Simula
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by the City of Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights Mayor LWV Voter Guide




Coon Rapids City Council Ward 3 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 14, 2022

Ward 3 Forum Starts at Minute 22:08
Candidates: Pablo Hernandez Jr, Sean Novack
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by CTN
Coon Rapids City Council Ward 3 LWV Voter Guide




Coon Rapids City Council Ward 5 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 14, 2022

Ward 1 Forum Starts at Minute 44:22
Candidates: Brian Armstrong, Jonathon Hauschild
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by CTN
Coon Rapids City Council Ward 5 LWV Voter Guide




Coon Rapids City Mayor Forum - 2022 General Election

September 14, 2022

Mayor Forum Starts at Minute 1:23
Candidates: Sharon Compton, Jerry Koch
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by CTN
Coon Rapids Mayor LWV Voter Guide




Fridley City Council Member Ward 3 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 13, 2022

Candidate in Attendance: Ann Bolkcom
Candidate unable to attend (written statement submitted): Ibsen Gabriel
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by Fridley TV
Fridley City Council Ward 3 LWV Voter Guide





Ham Lake City Council Members At Large Forum - 2022 General Election

October 6, 2022

Candidates: Jim Doyle, Rory Green, Al Parranto, Corinne Seitz
Sponsors: Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Ham Lake City Council Member at Large LWV Voter Guide




Nowthen Mayor Forum - 2022 General Election

September 7, 2022

Candidates: Jeff Pilon, Matt Wessling
Nowthen City Mayor LWV Voter Guide
Sponsor: LWV ABC




Ramsey City Council Member at Large Forum - 2022 General Election

September 21, 2022

Candidate in attendance: Chris Riley
Candidate not in attendance (written statement submitted): Jeffrey (Jeff) Lubarski
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Ramsey Council Member at Large LWV Voter Guide




Ramsey City Council Ward 1 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 21, 2022

Candidates: Milene (Mickey) Adams, Michael Olson
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Ramsey Council Ward 1 LWV Voter Guide




Ramsey City Council Ward 3 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 21, 2022

Candidates: Rachal Johnson, Dan Specht
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Ramsey Council Member Ward 3 LWV Voter Guide



2022 General Election - County Offices

Find your new commissioner district at the Secretary of State's Pollfinder website and view Redistricting Maps for Anoka County.   .

 


Anoka County Attorney Forum - 2022 General Election

September 28, 2022

Candidates: Brad Johnson, Wade Kish
Sponsor: LWV ABC and Mediation and Restorative Services
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Anoka County Attorney LWV Voter Guide




Anoka County Sheriff Forum - 2022 General Election

September 28, 2022

Candidates: Paul Lenzmeier, Brad Wise
Sponsor: LWV ABC and and Mediation and Restorative Services
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Anoka County Sheriff LWV Voter Guide




Anoka County Commissioner District 3 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 22, 2022

Candidate in attendance: Jeff Reinert
Candidate not in attendance (written statement submitted): Cindy Hansen
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Anoka County Commissioner District 3 LWV Voter Guide




Anoka County Commissioner District 4 Forum - 2022 General Election

October 5, 2022

Candidates: Scott Schulte, Raymond Zeran
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Anoka County Commissioner District 4 LWV Voter Guide




Anoka County Commissioner District 5 Forum - 2022 General Election

October 5, 2022

Candidates: Mike Gamache, Tracy Strombeck
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Anoka County Commissioner District 5 LWV Voter Guide




Anoka County Commissioner District 6 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 22, 2022

Candidates: David Clark, Julie Jeppson
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Anoka County Commissioner District 6 LWV Voter Guide




Anoka County Commissioner District 7 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 22, 2022

Candidate in attendance: Mandy Meisner
Candidate not in attendance: Joseph Sturdevant
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Anoka County Commissioner District 7 LWV Voter Guide



2022 General Election - Legislative Offices

Find your new legislative district at the Secretary of State's Pollfinder website and view Redistricting Maps for Anoka County.   

No LWV ABC forums for Senate Districts 30 and 34 and House District 30B, 34A and 34B. 


Mn Senate District 31 Forum - 2022 General Election

October 6, 2022

Candidates: Cal K. Bahr, Jason Ruffalo
Sponsors: Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Mn Senate District 31 LWV Voter Guide




Mn House District 31A Forum - 2022 General Election

September 19, 2022

Candidates: Harry Niska, Betsy O'Berry
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV
Mn House District 31A LWV Voter Guide




Mn House District 31B Forum - 2022 General Election

October 6, 2022

Candidates: Bill Fisher, Peggy Scott
Sponsors: Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Mn House District 31B LWV Voter Guide




Mn Senate District 32 Forum - 2022 General Election

October 6, 2022

Candidates: Michael Kreun, Kate Luthner
Sponsors: Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Mn Senate District 32 LWV Voter Guide




Mn House District 32A Forum - 2022 General Election

October 6, 2022

Candidates: Ashton Ramsammy, Nolan West
Sponsors: Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Mn House District 32A LWV Voter Guide




Mn House District 32B Forum - 2022 General Election

September 28, 2022

Candidate in attendance: Matt Norris
Candidate not in attendance (written statement submitted): Donald W Raleigh
Sponsor: LWV ABC and Mediation and Restorative Services
Produced by NorthMetro TV
Mn House District 32B LWV Voter Guide




Mn State Senate District 35 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 13, 2022

Candidates: Jim Abeler, Kari Rehrauer
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by CTN
Mn State Senate District 35 LWV Voter Guide




Mn House District 35A Forum - 2022 General Election

September, 2022

Candidates: John Heinrich, Zack Stephenson
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by CTN
Mn House District 35A LWV Voter Guide




Mn House District 35B Forum - 2022 General Election

September 13, 2022

Candidate in Attendance: Jerry Newton
Invited candidate unable to attend: Polly Matteson,
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by CTN
Mn House 35B LWV Voter Guide




Mn Senate District 39 Forum - 2022 General Election

September 13, 2022

Candidate in attendance: Mary Kunesh
Candidate not in attendance (written statement submitted): Pam Wolf
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by City of Fridley
Mn Senate District 39 LWV Voter Guide




Mn House District 39A Forum - 2022 General Election

September 13, 2022

Candidate in attendance: Erin Koegel
Candidate not in attendance (written statement submitted): Rod Sylvester
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by City of Fridley
Mn House District 39A LWV Voter Guide



Mn House District 39B and Senate District 39 Forum - 2022 General Election

LWV member Florence Spragg moderating forum 

Watch Mn House District 39B and Senate District 39 Forum on NineNorth Media
October 3, 2022
Senate District 39 candidate in attendance: Mary Kunesh
Senate District 39 candidate not in attendance (written statement submitted): Pam Wolf
House District 39B candidate in attendance: Sandra Feist
House District 39B candidate not in attendance: Mike Sharp
Sponsor: LWV New Brighton
Produced by NineNorth Media
Mn House District 39B LWV Voter Guide


 

 

 

 2022 Primary Election - City Offices


Anoka Mayor Forum - 2022 Primary

July 19, 2022

Candidates: Virginia Louden, Phil Rice, Clayton R. Shepard
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV





Blaine City Council Ward 1 Forum - 2022 Primary

July 20, 2022

Candidates in attendance: Tom Newland, Scott Rosochacki
Invited candidates not in attendance: Richelieu S. Diggs, Patrick Hobot
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV

Linda Rodgers, Voter Services Chair and moderator for this forum, regrets that Candidate Newland was inadvertently skipped over on one question and that two people were in the room who should not have been when the forum took place. She offers her apologies to Candidate Newland for these mistakes.


Blaine City Council Ward 1 Special Election Forum - 2022 Primary

July 20, 2022

Candidates in attendance: Lori Saroya, Dick Swanson
Invited candidate not in attendance: Andrew Tortora
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV






Blaine City Council Ward 3 Forum - 2022 Primary

July 20, 2022

Candidates in attendance: Al Goracke, Amanda Matchett
Invited candidate not in attendance: Terra Fleming
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetro TV




Columbia Heights City Council Forum - Primary 2022

July 18, 2022

Candidates In Attendance: Rachel James, John Murzyn, Nick Novitsky, Justice Spriggs.
Invited candidates not in attendance: Mohamed Aden, Ali A Farah, Brook G. Ross.
Sponsor: LWV ABC and City of Columbia Heights
Produced by City of Columbia Heights Channel 16




Columbia Heights Mayor Forum - Primary 2022

July 18, 2022

Candidates: Michael P. Ahrens, Cliff Johnson, Amáda Márquez Simula
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by City of Columbia Heights Channel 16


Coon Rapids Mayor and City Council Ward 3 Forum - Primary 2022

July 13, 2022

Coon Rapids Mayor Candidate: Jerry Koch.
Invited candidates not in attendance: Sharon Compton and Todd Jones
Forum for Ward 3 City Council starts at minute 8:14.
Coon Rapids City Council Ward 3 Candidates: Pablo Hernandez Jr, Diego Morales, Sean Novack.
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by CTN




Ramsey City Council Ward 1 Forum - Primary 2022

July 20, 2022

Candidates: Milene (Mickey) Adams, Wayne Grimmer, Michael Olson
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by QCTV



2022 Primary Election County Offices

The Anoka County Commissioner District 3 Primary Candidate Forum has been cancelled due to staffing shortages and candidate availability.  LWVABC will have a Anoka County Commissioner District 3 General Election Candidate Forum – and forums for all the other county district races –  in September. See the Anoka County Commissioner District 3 LWV Voter Guide for candidate information.


Anoka County Sheriff Forum - 2022 Primary

July 21, 2022

Candidates in Attendance: Paul Lenzmeier, Brad Wise
Invited candidates not in attendance (written statement submitted): Thomas R. Gagnon
Sponsor: LWV ABC
Produced by NorthMetroTV




Hennepin County Sheriff Forum - Primary 2022

June 29, 2022

Candidates: Joseph Banks, Jai Hanson, Dawanna Witt
Sponsors: LWV Brooklyn Park/Osseo/Maple Grove, LWV Crystal/New Hope/East Plymouth/Robbinsdale, LWV Edina, LWV Golden Valley, LWV Minneapolis, LWV Minnetonka/Eden Prairie/Hopkins, LWV St. Louis Park, and LWV Wayzata/Plymouth




Hennepin County Attorney Forum - Primary 2022

June 28, 2022

Candidates: Martha Holton Dimick, Jarvis Jones, Tad Jude, Mary Moriarty, Paul Ostrow, Saraswati Singh, Ryan Winkler
Sponsors: LWV Brooklyn Park/Osseo/Maple Grove, LWV Crystal/New Hope/East Plymouth/Robbinsdale, LWV Edina, LWV Golden Valley, LWV Minneapolis, LWV Minnetonka/Eden Prairie/Hopkins, LWV St. Louis Park, and LWV Wayzata/Plymouth



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LWV Vote411.org Voter Guides for State Offices

 

LWV Vote411.org Voter Guides for US Congress

 

Minnesota Secretary of State

 

Metro North Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forums

 

NorthMetro TV Local Decision 2022

 

QCTV - Elections

 

School District Candidate Forums

 

Star Tribune Minnesota 2022 Voter's Guide 

      • Voters guide for State and federal offices 

 

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