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The candidates have an opening statement, answer the same 8-10 questions, and have a closing statement.
Forums are POSTED BELOW as they become available and are also available on our YouTube Channel.
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For the 2025 elections, the League will host a candidate forum only for White Bear Lake Mayor. The forum recording will be available around October 1, 2025. As a result of the primary election on August 12, the candidates for Mayor are:
- Steve LaLiberte
- Mary Miklawski
The League does not conduct forums for any uncontested races. None of the 2025 City Council races are contested. A profile of each candidate will be available on the League website around October 1, 2025.
Candidates on the ballot are:
- White Bear Lake, Ward 2 – Ellen Gurrola
- White Bear Lake, Ward 4 – Kevin Edberg
- Mahtomedi (elect 2)
- Lilly Melander
- Luke Schlegel
Voters in Mahtomedi School District #832 will have a two-question referendum on their ballot: one for operating revenue and one for facility improvements.
Voters in Mounds View School District #621, will be electing three members to the School Board. A candidate forum for that race will be hosted by the New Brighton LWV and will be posted on our website when available. Candidates are:
- Shauna Bock
- Shea Bruce
- Tascha Just
- Mark Sacay
ALL ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 4, 2025
EARLY VOTING BY MAIL OR IN PERSON IS SEPTEMBER 19 – NOVEMBER 3
2025 Forums
