Elections 2020 Calendar

Feb 2, 2020	Iowa Caucuses: Iowa holds its caucuses, the Democrats’ first presidential nominating contest.
Feb 6, 2020	New Hampshire debate on ABC
Feb 10, 2020	New Hampshire presidential primary
Feb 18, 2020	Nevada Democratic debate on NBC
Feb 21, 2020	Nevada Caucuses
Feb 24, 2020	Minnesota precinct caucuses
Feb 24, 2020	South Carolina debate on CBS News
Feb 28, 2020	South Carolina Primary
Mar 2, 2020	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.
Mar 2, 2020	Minnesota primary
Mar 10, 2020	Township Elections
Mar 10, 2020	Primary elections and caucuses: Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington host their primaries and caucuses.
Mar 15, 2020	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.
Jun 26, 2020	Vote early in Minnesota state primary
Jul 22, 2020	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
Jul 23, 2020	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
Jul 27, 2020	Last day for advanced registration for state primary election
Aug 11, 2020	Minnesota state primary
Aug 17, 2020	Democratic National Convention
Aug 24, 2020	Republican National Convention
Sep 18, 2020	Early voting for general election: Early voting spans from September 18 through November 2.
Sep 23, 2020	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.
Sep 23, 2020	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.
Sep 23, 2020	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.
Sep 23, 2020	Dakota County Commissioner District 7 Candidate Forum: The League of Women Voters Dakota County hosts a candidate forum for Dakota County Commissioner District 7.
Sep 23, 2020	MN Senate District 25 Candidate Forum: The League of Women Voters Rochester will host a candidate forum for MN Senate District 25.
Sep 23, 2020	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.
Sep 24, 2020	MN Senate District 26 Candidate Forum: LWV Rochester will host a candidate forum for MN Senate District 26. There will be no live audience.
Sep 24, 2020	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.
Sep 24, 2020	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.
Sep 24, 2020	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.
Sep 24, 2020	Eden Prairie City Council Candidate Forum: LWV-MEPH is hosting a Candidate Forum. Which will be live-streamed, recorded and rebroadcast.
Sep 24, 2020	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.
Sep 24, 2020	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.
Sep 24, 2020	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.
Sep 26, 2020	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.
Sep 28, 2020	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.
Sep 28, 2020	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.
Sep 28, 2020	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.
Sep 29, 2020	First presidential debate: Moderator: Chris Wallace of Fox News Sunday.
Sep 29, 2020	Robbinsdale Mayor, City Council Ward 1 & 2 Candidate Forums: Candidate Forum for Robbinsdale Mayor and City Council Wards 1 & 2. Learn more here.
Sep 29, 2020	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.
Sep 29, 2020	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.
Sep 30, 2020	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.
Sep 30, 2020	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.
Sep 30, 2020	ISD 281 School Board Candidate Forum: Candidate Forum for the candidates running for ISD 281 Robbinsdale School Board. Learn more here.
Sep 30, 2020	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.
Sep 30, 2020	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.
Oct 1, 2020	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.
Oct 1, 2020	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.
Oct 1, 2020	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.
Oct 1, 2020	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.
Oct 1, 2020	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.
Oct 1, 2020	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.
Oct 3, 2020	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.
Oct 5, 2020	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.
Oct 5, 2020	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.
Oct 6, 2020	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.
Oct 6, 2020	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.
Oct 7, 2020	Vice presidential debate: Moderator: Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief of USA Today
Oct 7, 2020	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.
Oct 7, 2020	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.
Oct 7, 2020	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.
Oct 8, 2020	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.
Oct 10, 2020	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.
Oct 12, 2020	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.
Oct 13, 2020	Last day to pre-register to vote online or on paper for Minnesota
Oct 13, 2020	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.
Oct 13, 2020	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.
Oct 13, 2020	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.
Oct 14, 2020	Lanesboro City Council Candidate Forum: LWV-Fillmore County will host a candidate forum for Lanesboro City Council. Learn more here.
Oct 15, 2020	Second presidential debate: Moderator: Steve Scully, Senior Executive Producer & Political Editor of C-SPAN Networks
Oct 15, 2020	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.
Oct 22, 2020	Third presidential debate: Moderator: Kristen Welker, Co-Anchor Weekend TODAY, White House Correspondent of NBC News
Nov 2, 2020	Election Day: You can register at your polling place. Get the latest news, voter information and results after the polls close at mprnews.org.