Trusted Elections: Stronger Together (October 8)
The League of Women Voters of Minnesota, in partnership with the Minnesota Reformer and the Leagues of Duluth, Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Mankato, is hosting a series of nonpartisan community conversations this fall about Minnesota's elections. The St. Paul and Minneapolis event will take place on the evening of Thursday, October 8, 2026. Details are below.
Trusted Elections: Stronger Together Minneapolis/St. Paul
October 8, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
St. Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN)
550 Vandalia Street, Suite 170, St. Paul, MN 55114
Panelists will include:
Patrick Coolican, Editor-in-Chief, Minnesota Reformer
David Triplett, Deputy Director, Ramsey County Property Tax, Records and Election Services
Melanie Hazlip, Voter Outreach, Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office
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These events are designed to help Minnesotans better understand how our elections are administered, why they remain safe, secure, and accurate, and what each of us can do to strengthen public trust in our democracy.
Each conversation will feature a local election official, a journalist from the Minnesota Reformer, and League representatives, with participation from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office when available. Together, they'll discuss election administration, election security, public confidence, and the vital role informed citizens play in protecting free and fair elections.
The format is conversational and audience-focused, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. Topics may include:
How Minnesota's election system ensures elections are free, fair, and accurate.
The safeguards that protect election integrity and security.
What happens from Election Day through certification.
The challenges election officials face, including recruiting and retaining election workers.
How communities can support election officials and strengthen confidence in our election system.
What Minnesotans can do to help protect and promote trusted elections.
We also welcome input from local election officials and are happy to tailor the discussion to address questions or concerns they're hearing from their communities. Our goal is to create an informative, engaging, and welcoming conversation with no surprises—just an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and build trust together.