The Northern Dakota County Cable Communications Commission (NDC4) and Town Square Television strive to encourage citizens to be involved in the political process, through a variety of election-related programming, including Candidate Forums, Meet the Candidates segments, and General Election Night LIVE Coverage. We cover all local elections for the cities of Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul; Independent School Districts 196, 197, and 199, and Special District 6; Dakota County; and the State of Minnesota.
2018 Minnesota Primary Election Results
The Minnesota State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 14. Polling places will be open from 7 AM until 8 PM.
- Find you polling place
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In Minnesota, you may vote early (absentee), without an excuse, beginning 46 days before an Election. Early Voting for the August 14 Primary runs June 29 - August 13.
- Vote Early by Mail
- Vote Early in Person
2018 Candidate Forums
Mendota Heights Mayor & City Council Candidates
- LIVE: Wednesday, September 12, 7:00 PM | Community Channel 14 | Online | Facebook Live
West St. Paul Mayor & City Council Candidates
- LIVE: Wednesday, September 12, 8:30 PM | Community Channel 14 | Online | Facebook Live
South St. Paul Mayor & City Council Candidates
- LIVE: Thursday, September 13, 7:00 PM | Community Channel 14 | Online | Facebook Live
Inver Grove Heights Mayor & City Council Candidates
- LIVE: Thursday, September 13, 8:30 PM | Community Channel 14 | Online | Facebook Live
MN House of Representatives Districts 52A, 52B, & 54A Candidates
- LIVE: Monday, September 17, 7:00 PM | Community Channel 14 | Online | Facebook Live
Dakota County Board of Commissioners District 2 Candidates
- LIVE: Monday, September 17, 8:30 PM | Community Channel 14 | Online | Facebook Live
2018 Important Election Dates
January 29 - Primary for Senate District 54 Special Election - Results
February 6 – Precinct Caucus Night - Gubernatorial Preference Poll Results: DFL | Republican
February 12 – Special Election for Senate District 54 - Results
May 8 – Special Election for ISD 197 Referendum - Results
May 22 – June 5 – Filing period for Federal, State, and County Offices, and Cities with a Primary
July 31 – August 14 – Filing Period for Cities without a Primary, and School Districts
June 29 – August 13 – Absentee voting open for State Primary
August 14 – Minnesota State Primary
September 21 – November 5 – Absentee voting open for General Election
November 6 – General Election
2018 Northern Dakota County Races & Candidates
US Senator (Regular - 6 Year Term) - Primary Election, August 14
- Paula M. Overby - MN Green Party
- Dennis Schuller - Legal Marijuana Now
- Merrill Anderson - Republican
- Rae Hart Anderson - Republican
- Roque "Rocky" DeLaFuente - Republican
- Jim Newberger - Republican
- Steve Carlson - DFL
- Stephen A. Emery - DFL
- David Robert Groves - DFL
- Amy Klobuchar - DFL*
- Leonard J. Richards - DFL
US Senator (Special – 2 Year Term) - Primary Election, August 14
- Sarah Wellington - Legal Marijuana Now
- Jerry Trooien - Unaffiliated
- Bob Anderson - Republican
- Nikolay Nikoleyevich Bey - Republican
- Karin Housley - Republican
- Ali Chechem Ali - DFL
- Gregg A. Iverson - DFL
- Nick Leonard - DFL
- Richard W. Painter - DFL
- Christopher Lovell Seymore Sr. - DFL
- Tina Smith - DFL*
US House of Representatives District 2
- Angie Craig - DFL
- Jason Lewis - Republican*
MN Governor/ Lt. Governor - Primary Election, August 14
- Chris Wright/Judith Schwartzbacker - Grassroots Legal Cannabis
- Josh Welter/Mary O'Connor - Libertarian
- Jeff Johnson/Donna Bergstrom - Republican
- Matthew (Matt) Kruse/Theresa Loeffler - Republican
- Tim Pawlenty/Michelle Fischbach - Republican
- Tim Holden/James P. Mellin - DFL
- Erin Murphy/Erin Maye-Quade - DFL
- Ole` Savior/Chris Erdman - DFL
- Lori Swanson/Rick Nolan - DFL
- Tim Walz/Peggy Flanagan - DFL
MN State Auditor
- Chris Dock - Libertarian
- Michael Ford - Legal Marijuana Now
- Julie Blaha - DFL
- Pam Myhra - Republican
MN Secretary of State
- William Denney - Independence
- John Howe - Republican
- Steve Simon - DFL*
MN Attorney General - Primary Election, August 14
- Noah M. Johnson - Grassroots Legalize Cannabis
- Sharon Anderson - Republican
- Robert Lessard - Republican
- Doug Wardlow - Republican
- Keith Ellison - DFL
- Tom Foley - DFL
- Debra Hilstrom - DFL
- Matt Pelikan - DFL
- Mike Rothman - DFL
MN House of Representatives District 52A
- Beth L. Arntson - Republican
- Rick Hansen - DFL*
MN House of Representatives District 52B
- Ruth Richardson - DFL
- Regina Barr - Republican*
MN House of Representatives District 54A
- Anne Claflin - DFL
- Keith Franke - Republican*
Dakota County Board District 2
- Kathleen A. Gaylord*
- Todd Podgorski
Dakota County Attorney
- James C. Backstrom*
Dakota County Sherriff
- Tim Leslie*
Dakota County Soil & Water District 4
- Bruce Johnson*
Dakota County Soil & Water District 5
- Jayne Hager Dee*
Inver Grove Heights Mayor - Primary Election, August 14
- Dave Casto
- Jarid Friese
- Greg Grover
- George Tourville*
- Jonathan Weber
Inver Grove Heights City Council (2) - Primary Election, August 14
- Brenda Dietrich
- Paul Hark*
- Daniel Hirschey
- Todd A. Kruse
- Rosemary Piekarski Krech*
- Tony Scales
- Loerane Surma-Heine
- John Weiser
Lilydale Mayor
Lilydale City Council (2)
Lilydale City Council - Special
Mendota Mayor
Mendota City Council (2)
- Melody Rasmussen*
Mendota Heights Mayor
- Neil Garlock*
- Jill Smith
Mendota Heights City Council (2)
- Ultan Duggan*
- John R. Mazzitello
- Elizabeth Petschel*
- Rachel Quick
- Chadwick Vandarious
- Jonathan Zagel
South St. Paul City Council (3) - Primary Election, August 14
- B.E. "Bernie" Beermann
- Adam R. Bossert
- Isaac Contreras
- Sharon Dewey
- Joe Kaliszweski
- Thomas Miller Jr.
- Joanne Rothecker-Woods
- Tom Q. Seaberg*
- Max Wallin
- Michael G. Zellmer
Sunfish Lake Mayor
- Dan O'Leary*
Sunfish Lake City Council (2)
- Mike Hovey*
Sunfish Lake City Council - Special
- Shari Hansen*
West St. Paul Mayor
- Anthony J. Fernandez
- Dave Napier
West St. Paul City Council - Ward 1
- Richard Vitelli*
West St. Paul City Council - Ward 2
- John Justen
- Jim Probst
West St. Paul City Council - Ward 3 - Primary Election, August 14
- Wendy Berry
- Lisa Eng-Sarne
- David Meisinger
- John Ramsay
South St. Paul School Board (4)
- Linda Diaz
- Kristie Hood*
- Chris Walker*
- Wendy Woods Felton*
MN 1st District Court (10)
- Arlene M. Ascencio Perkkio*
- Martin "Marty" Judge
- David L. Knutson*
- Paula Duggan Vraa*
- Michael J. Mayer*
- Kathryn D. Messerich*
- Jamie Cork*
- Jody L. Winters*
- Jessica J.W. Maher*
- Douglas C. Bayley*
- Richelle M. Wahi*
MN Court of Appeals (6)
- Lucinda Ellen Jesson*
- Anthony L. Brown
- Tracy Smith*
- Renee L. Worke*
- Jill Flaskamp Halbrooks*
- Diane Bratvold*
- James B. Florey*
MN Supreme Court (4)
- Lorie Skjerven Gildea*
- Barry Anderson*
- Margaret Chutich*
- Michelle MacDonald
- Anne McKeig*
Voting Information
Register To Vote:
- In Minnesota, you are eligible to vote if you are:
- A U.S. citizen
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
- Finished with all parts of any felony sentence
- Register Online
- Register on Election Day - In Minnesota, you may register in person, at your polling place, with proof of residence.
Find your Polling Place - MN Secretary of State Pollfinder
In Minnesota, you may vote early (absentee), without an excuse, beginning 46 days before an Election. Early Voting for the August 14 Primary runs June 29 - August 13. Early Voting for the General Election runs September 21 - November 5.
Information for Candidates
Guidelines for Election Programming On NDC4/Town Square Television Channels - Document