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Rochester, Minnesota
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LWV Rochester's Candidate Forum sessions for the 2026 elections
LWV Rochester's Candidate Forum sessions for the 2026 elections
The 2026 candidate filing period for local candidates ends June 2. All candidates are invited to participate in the LWVR forum session, where our moderator provides each the opportunity to respond to a panel of questions. These are held at the Rochester Public Library (arrive at 6pm) with a live audience and will be recorded. These events have long been co-sponsored by the Library, the Rochester Post-Bulletin, and the Rochester Chamber of Commerce. Previous forum events are archived at this link. The scheduled sessions currently are...
Mon, July 13 - Rochester City Council, Ward 1
Tues, July 14 - Rochester City Council, Ward 3
Wed, July 15 - Rochester City Council, Ward 5
Thurs, July 16 - Rochester Mayor
Mon, July 20 - Olmsted County Commissioner, District 2
Wed, July 22 - Olmsted County Commissioner, District 4
Thurs, July 23 - Olmsted County Commissioner, District 6
Additional forum sessions will be scheduled as the campaign season progresses.
What's up in the LWVR?
View Marlene Johnson's presentation at the 2026 LWVR Annual Meeting at this link. The former (and first female) Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota discussed her recent book, Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics, Leadership, & Love.
Sat, Jun 6, 9:30am - 2pm Regional LWV Gathering at RCTC, 851 30th Ave SE in Rochester. Come to connect with local & state League members, and to share strategies for growing membership, hosting candidate forums, expanding voter outreach, engaging youth/underrepresented voters, & addressing misinformation. More details here.
Tues, Jun 16, noon - 12:45pm, Lunch with Local Leaders in the Rochester Public Library Aud.
Taryn Edens from the Rochester Planning Department and staff will give an update on booming local development projects in the community to preview what’s coming and likely impacts during construction. The city continues to break records in the amount of forthcoming development, exceeding $1 billion in building in 2025.Thurs, Aug 20, 5pm on Zoom: LWVR monthly Board Meeting. Contact us: lwvrochester@lwvmn.org or call (507) 722-0615 if you wish to join the meeting.
Climate - Water - Sustainability in SE Minnesota
Climate - Water - Sustainability in SE Minnesota
City of Rochester Sustainability website - eNewsletter click here to subscribe
City of Rochester Sustainability & Resiliency Community Work Plan: 2025 Annual Report link
Olmsted County Climate Mitigation & Adaptation website
Olmsted County Environmental Resources website
Olmsted County Food, Water, & Air website
Minnesota League links
Minnesota League links
LWV MN upcoming events link
Past Event Highlights - hub for recordings of LWV MN programs. A great resource! link
LWV MN Capitol Letter blog, weekly during legislative session link
LWV MN Take Action! webpage link
Fired Up Friday! for members on Zoom register here
MN League Summary of Select Positions 2025 link
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Prepare & Engage in 2026 Election
Prepare & Engage in 2026 Election
Serve as an election judge link
See the "Voting Information" section below.
Trusted Local News Sources to Stay Informed - from LWV MN
Trusted Local News Sources to Stay Informed - from LWV MN
Minnesota Public Radio MPRNews
Minnesota Reformer - daily newsletter signup here
Sahan Journal - immigrant community media
Minnesota Justice Research Center website
License to Punish Whomever They Choose: How Minnesota Must Respond to the ICE Operation & the Weaponization of the Justice System
Voting & Election Information
2026 is a critical Election Year for all Minnesotans!
2026 is a critical Election Year for all Minnesotans!
Here are the elected officials that YOU will choose...
Primary election: August 11, 2026
General election: November 3, 2026
Gov’t level Offices up for election by local MN residents for 2026
Federal 1 U.S. Senate (Smith) seat, all 8 U.S. House seats for MN
Statewide Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor, Attorney General
MN Legislature All 67 State Senate seats, all 134 House seats
MN Judiciary 3 State Supreme Court justices
Olmsted County Commissioners District 2 (Senjem), 4 (Mueller), 6 (Hopkins)
Rochester Mayor and Council members: Ward 1 (Keane), 3 (Wahl), 5 (Palmer)
ISD535 School Board: Seat 2 (Cook), 4 (Workman), 5 (Marvin), 6 (Nathan)
Would you consider becoming an Election Judge? click this link
vote411.org - League of Women Voters. Since 2006 this site is has been a "one-stop-shop" for election related-information, providing nonpartisan information on general and state-specific elections, including:
Voter registration deadlines and registration forms
Absentee ballots and early voting options
Election dates, polling place locations, ID requirements
Sample ballots specific to your address
Factual data on candidates in federal, state and local races
Tips on how to watch candidate forums and debates with a critical eye
City of Rochester voting information
local candidates for election: link
Olmsted County Elections Office link
Call the Elections Office at (507) 328-7650 if you have questions or problems with voting
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State
Contact the Rochester LWV
P.O. Box 6691
Rochester, Minnesota 55903
(507) 722-0615
Click this link to for a printable member brochure to join or renew your League membership (local, state, & national) or to make a donation.
Officers:
President - Anna Froehling
Past President - Jane Callahan
Secretary - Rachel LaForge
Treasurer - Ginny Amundson
Directors At-Large: Amy Caucutt, Rachel LaForge, Jan Strand
Campaign Information
Become an Election Judge (Olmsted County Elections): link
Campaign Sign information (City of Rochester): link
Candidates & Campaign Finance Report filings
Federal Elections Commission: candidates for President & campaign financial data
Minnesota: Secy of State Candidate Filings | Minnesota Campaign Finance Board
Olmsted County: Candidates | Candidate Campaign Finance Reports
Rochester City Clerk: City Candidates | Campaign Finance Reports
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