Elections 2020 Calendar

Iowa Caucuses:
Iowa holds its caucuses, the Democrats’ first presidential nominating contest.
New Hampshire debate on ABC
New Hampshire presidential primary
Nevada Democratic debate on NBC
Nevada Caucuses
Minnesota precinct caucuses
South Carolina debate on CBS News
South Carolina Primary
Super Tuesday primaries:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia, as well as American Samoa and the Democrats Abroad, hold their nominating contests.
Minnesota primary
Township Elections
Primary elections and caucuses:
Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington host their primaries and caucuses.
Democratic debate in Arizona:
Hosted by CNN and Univision, the debate will take place on March 15, in Phoenix. It will air from 9 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET.
Vote early in Minnesota state primary
WTIP primary candidate forum:
Hosted by WTIP North Shore Community Radio, a community broadcast of a live primary candidate forum regarding issues for Cook County, specifically focused on District 2 and District 4 of the county. Send questions to joe@wtip.org 
WTIP primary candidate forum:
Hosted by WTIP North Shore Community Radio, a community broadcast of a live primary candidate forum regarding issues for Cook County, specifically focused on District 2 and District 4 of the county. Send questions to joe@wtip.org 
Last day for advanced registration for state primary election
Minnesota state primary
Democratic National Convention
Republican National Convention
Early voting for general election:
Early voting spans from September 18 through November 2.
Anoka County Candidate Forums:
The League of Women Voters ABC and Ham Lake Chamber of Commerce are holding a forum with candidates for MN Senate District 31, MN House District 31B, and Anoka County Commissioner-District 2. There will be no live audience. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 
Shoreview City Council Candidate Forum:
The League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake Area is holding a virtual candidate forum planned for the Shoreview City Council election at 6:30 p.m.
ISD 622 School Board Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of the Roseville Area will be holding a Candidate Forum for ISD 622 School Board race at 7 p.m.

Dakota County Commissioner District 7 Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters Dakota County hosts a candidate forum for Dakota County Commissioner District 7.

MN Senate District 25 Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum for MN Senate District 25.

Vadnais Heights City Council Candidate Forum:
The League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake hosts a virtual candidate forum for the Vadnais Heights City Council election.
MN Senate District 26 Candidate Forum:

LWV Rochester will host a candidate forum for MN Senate District 26. There will be no live audience.

Chisago County Races Candidate Forums:

The League of Women Voters of Chisago County and North Branch Area Community Education invite you to a virtual conversation with the 2020 candidates: City of North Branch Mayor; Chisago County Commissioner District 2 and 3 Forum; MN State Senate 32 and MN State House Districts 32A and 32B Forum.

Lake Elmo City Council Candidate Forum:
The League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake hosts a virtual candidate forum planned for the Lake Elmo City Council elections.
Wayzata City Council Candidate Forum:

Wayzata/Plymouth League of Women Voters will host a forum interviewing the following candidates: Cathy Iverson, Dan Koch, Jeff Parkhill, Alex Plechash.

Eden Prairie City Council Candidate Forum:

LWV-MEPH is hosting a Candidate Forum. Which will be live-streamed, recorded and rebroadcast.

Roseville City Council Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of the Roseville Area will be holding a remote Candidate Forum for the Roseville City Council race on Thursday, September 24th at 7pm.

Lake Elmo Mayor Candidate Forum:
The League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake is holding a virtual candidate forum planned for the Lake Elmo Mayoral election.
MN House District 33A and Senate District 33 Candidate Forum:

Wayzata/Plymouth League of Women Voters will host interviews of the following candidates: Caitlin Cahill - State Representative 33A, Jerry Hertaus - State Representative 33A; David Osmek - State Senator District 33, Gretchen Piper - State Senator District 33.

Rice County Commissioner District 1 Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of Northfield and Cannon Falls will host a candidate forum for the Rice County Commissioner District 1 race at 9 a.m. Learn more here.

Forest Lake City Council Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake is holding a virtual candidate forum planned for the Forest Lake City Council election at 6:30 p.m. Learn more here.

Olmsted County Commissioner District 1 Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum for Olmsted County Commissioner District 1 at 7 p.m. Learn more here.

Oak Park Heights Mayoral Election Candidate Forum:
The League of Women Voters of White Bear Lake Area is holding a virtual candidate forum planned for the Oak Park Heights Mayoral election. Learn more here.
First presidential debate:
Moderator: Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday.
Robbinsdale Mayor, City Council Ward 1 & 2 Candidate Forums:

Candidate Forum for Robbinsdale Mayor and City Council Wards 1 & 2. Learn more here.

MN House District 44A & 44B, and MN Senate District 44 Candidate Forum:

Wayzata/Plymouth League of Women Voters will host interviews of the candidates from 6:45-7:45 p.m. Learn more here.

Rochester City Council Member At Large (President) Candidate Forum:

Leage of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum at 7 p.m. for Rochester City Council Member At Large (President). Learn more here.

Mound Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum:

Wayzata/Plymouth League of Women Voters will host interviews of candidates for Mound City Mayor at 6:30 p.m. and Mound City Council at 7:45 p.m. Learn more here.

Dakota County Commissioner District 3 Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters Dakota County will host a candidate forum for Dakota County Commissioner District 3. Learn more here.

ISD 281 School Board Candidate Forum:

Candidate Forum for the candidates running for ISD 281 Robbinsdale School Board. Learn more here.

Olmsted County Commissioner District 5 Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum for Olmsted County Commissioner District 5. Learn more here.

Columbia Heights Mayor and City Council At-Large Candidate Forums:
The City of Columbia Heights, in partnership with League of Women Voters ABC, will present Meet the Candidates forums for Columbia Heights City Council and Mayoral races. Learn more here.
Voter Suppression and the Impact of COVID-19 on Voting Rights:

The Diversity Committee of the Federal Bar Association-Minnesota Chapter, along with the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers and the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association are pleased to host this two-hour CLE event exploring the topic of voter suppression and the impact of COVID-19 on voting rights for the 2020 State and National elections. Learn more here

Mahtomedi School Board Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of the White Bear Lake Area is holding a virtual candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. for the Mahtomedi School Board election. Learn more here.

MN House District 19A and MN Senate District 19 Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters St. Peter will be holding a virtual Candidate Forum at 7 p.m. for the MN House District 19A and MN Senate District 19. Learn more here.

MN State Senate District 48 and MN State House Districts 48A & B Candidate Forum:

LWV-MEPH is hosting a Candidate Forum for the MN State Senate District 48 and MN State House Districts 48A & B races at 7 p.m. Learn more here.

Olmsted County Commissioner District 7 Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum for Olmsted County Commissioner District 7 at 7 p.m. Learn more here.

MN State Senate District 38 Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of the White Bear Lake Area is holding a virtual candidate forum for the MN State Senate District 38 race at 7:45 p.m. Learn more here.

Northfield Candidate Forums:

The League of Women Voters of Northfield and Cannon Falls and community partners are hosting 3 candidate forums of Northfield races from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Learn more about them here.

Lake St. Croix Beach City Council Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of the White Bear Lake Area is holding a virtual candidate forum at 6:30 p.m. for the Lake St. Croix Beach City Council election. Learn more here.

Lake St. Croix Beach Mayor Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of the White Bear Lake Area is holding a virtual candidate forum for the Lake St. Croix Beach Mayoral election at 7:45 p.m. Learn more here.

Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Gloom of Pandemic: Safe Voting from Home in 2020:

“Neither Rain, Nor Sleet, Nor Gloom of Pandemic: Safe Voting from Home in 2020” will be presented via a Zoom Webinar. The event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required. Interested participants can find the link to register on The League of Women Voters St. Paul website, or by following this link. Learn more here.

Rochester City Council Member Ward 2 Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum for Rochester City Council Member Ward 2 at 7 p.m. Learn more here.

Vice presidential debate:
Moderator: Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today
Grant City Council Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of the White Bear Lake Area is holding a virtual candidate forum for the Grant City Council election at 6:30 p.m. Learn more here.

Rochester City Council Member Ward 4 Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum for Rochester City Council Member Ward 4 at 7 p.m. Learn more here.

Grant City Mayor Candidate Forum:

The League of Women Voters of the White Bear Lake Area is holding a virtual candidate forum for the City of Grant Mayor election at 7:45 p.m. Learn more here.

Rochester City Council Member Ward 6 Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum for Rochester City Council Member Ward 6 at 7 p.m. Learn more here.

ISD 77 School Board Candidate Meet and Greet:

The League of Women Voters of St. Peter will be holding an outdoor open house for ISD 77 School Board candidates at 1 p.m. at the Spring Lake Park, Shelters #1 and #2. Voters may engage with candidates in person in a socially distanced manner. Learn more here.

MN Supreme Court Associate Justice (Court 4) Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters of Golden Valley is hosting a candidate forum for Minnesota Associate Justice Supreme Court 4 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more here.

Last day to pre-register to vote online or on paper for Minnesota
North Mankato Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum:

League of Women Voters of St. Peter will be holding a Candidate Forum for the North Mankato Mayor and City Council races. There will be no live audience. Learn more here.

MN State Senate District 45, MN State House District 45A, and 45B Candidate Forums:

Candidate Forum for candidates running in the general election for Senate District 45, House Districts 45A and 45B at 7 p.m. Learn more here.

New Hope Mayor and City Council Candidate Forum:

This is a candidate forum for Mayor of New Hope and New Hope City Council. The forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Crystal, New Hope, East Plymouth, Robbinsdale at 7 p.m. Learn more here.

Lanesboro City Council Candidate Forum:

LWV-Fillmore County will host a candidate forum for Lanesboro City Council. Learn more here.

Second presidential debate:
Moderator: Steve Scully, Senior Executive Producer & Political Editor of C-SPAN Networks
Crystal Mayor, City Council Section 1, Ward 3, Ward 4 Candidate Forum:

This is a candidate forum for Mayor of the City of Crystal and City Council Section 1, Ward3 and Ward 4. The Forum is sponsored by the League of Women Voters Crystal, New Hope, East Plymouth, Robbinsdale. Learn more here.

Third presidential debate:
Moderator: Kristen Welker, Co-Anchor Weekend TODAY, White House Correspondent of NBC News
Election Day:
You can register at your polling place. Get the latest news, voter information and results after the polls close at mprnews.org.