Six candidates debate at 7 p.m. in three races that could determine which party controls the Minnesota legislature. The Apple Valley-Rosemount area is a swing district. The incumbent Senator is a Democrat. The incumbent Representatives are Republican but one of them is not running again leaving an open seat. President Obama won the district in 2012 by a slim 589 vote margin.
Candidates at this forum include: Cory Campbell (R) Senate 57, Sen. Greg Clausen (D) Senate 57, Ali Jimenez-Hopper (R) 57A, Erin Maye Quade (D) 57A, Rep. Anna Wills (R) 57B, and John Huot (D) 57B.
UPDATE: The League of Women Voters says Anna Wills will not be attending tonight’s forum
The UpTake will livestream video of the debate from Falcon Ridge Middle School in Apple Valley starting at 7 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of St. Paul is organizing the debate. Event partners include National Council of Jewish Women, Civic Eagle, Every Child Matters, Jewish Community Action, and the League of Women Voters St. Louis Park.
Thank you to AFSCME Council 5 for sponsoring our debate coverage