Twin City Guides

Meet Your Candidates: City Cast Twin Cities' 2026 Election Interviews

Posted on August 6 | Updated on October 30

Sean McPherson

An a-frame sign with an American flag, and an arrow pointing to the right. Red and blue text reads, "VOTE HERE"

The Minnesota primary is August 11 and the general election is November 3. Vote! (Photo by Stephen Maturen / Getty Images)

We requested interviews from most candidates running in the major Twin Cities races ahead of the August 11 primary and November general election. Below, you'll find their answers in their own words on the issues facing the Twin Cities, their priorities if elected, and why they're running. We'll keep updating this page as more interviews come in throughout the fall, so keep checking back.

Some interviews might be edited for length/clarity.

Share article

Hey Twin Cities

Stay connected to City Cast Twin Cities and get ready to join the local conversation.

OR BROWSE PAST ISSUES

Twin City Guides

Twin City GuidesOctober 30

Your Guide to November 2026 in the Twin Cities

File this under “easier said than done,” but you’ll be happier if you knock out a bunch of your holiday shopping long before Thanksgiving...

Alphabetized racks of vinyl records include an album from War and a Stax compilation

Twin City GuidesOctober 30

Holiday Shows Worth Seeing (pt. 1)

We holiday so hard that I’m going to make another list in our December guide, but let’s dive into part 1 now – featuring holiday shows ru...

A mother and 3-year-old daughter smile next to a cardboard cutout of The Grinch at the Children’s Theater in Minneapolis, MN.

Twin City GuidesOctober 30

Minneapolis Public Schools Board, District 1: Candidate Forum

Today we'll talk to the two candidates for the District 1 seat on the Minneapolis Public Schools board, Abdul Abdi and Ben Lattimore.

Twin City GuidesOctober 23

Meet Your Candidates: Marion Greene for Hennepin County Commissioner District 3

Sean: We’ve been interviewing as many candidates for Hennepin County commissioner as possible to spotlight this impactful, often under-di...

Twin City GuidesOctober 23

Meet Your Candidates: Abdihakim Ibrahim for Hennepin County Commissioner District 3

Abdihakim Ibrahim for Hennepin County Commissioner District 3

Twin City GuidesOctober 23

Meet Your Candidates: Minneapolis Public Schools Board, At-Large Seats: Candidate Forum

Sean: Today we have three of the candidates for the two at-large seats on the Minneapolis Public Schools board.

Twin City GuidesSeptember 30

Your Guide to October 2026 in the Twin Cities

Explore Twin Cities parks, enjoy fall festivals and Oktoberfests, and shop local for school supplies at unique neighborhood stores.

A close-up of a crude, hand-sewn burlap mask with a frayed, ragged brim, ragged eye holes, and a zipper stitched down the center like a scar, lit dramatically against total darkness.

Twin City GuidesSeptember 23

Meet Your Candidates: Irene Fernando for Hennepin County Commissioner District 2

Irene Fernando for Hennepin County Commissioner District 2

An a-frame sign with an American flag, and an arrow pointing to the right. Red and blue text reads, "VOTE HERE"

The latest in Twin Cities

Keep It LocalOctober 29

Time to Start Forest Bathing

New to shinrin-yoku? These Twin Cities forest bathing guides, trails, and groups can help you de-stress, connect with nature, and unplug.

An older woman with her eyes closed sits against a log in the woods, surrounded by tall trees with bright green leaves.

Keep It LocalOctober 29

Can You Solve This Twin Cities Crossword?

Try out this crossword puzzle based on relaxing activities and local spots to de-stress.

Stylized graphic with text that reads, "City Cast Twin Cities" and "Crossword" spelled out in na cross-shaped crossword puzzle.

Keep It LocalOctober 22

Local Foraging Fun

Interested in spending more time in nature? Want a deeper understanding of local plants and fungi? Check out these local foraging resources.

A close-up of a wicker basket filled with mushrooms. The top half of the basket contains larger purple mushrooms, and the lower half has smaller yellowish mushrooms with brown caps.

Keep It LocalOctober 15

Where To Play Pickleball in the Twin Cities

Let’s look at an indoor activity to keep you moving year-round. On deck today, pickleball!

Three players are engaged in an active pickleball game and stand in different parts of the indoor court. One has his back to the camera and holds a paddle in his right hand oriented towards a ball that is mid-air. A woman and a man play across from him while another player walks on another court nearby.

Local NewsOctober 13

Have you been keeping track of the news?

There’s a lot happening in Minnesota news and you should brag about how much you know! Take this week's quiz to test your knowledge.

Keep It LocalOctober 8

Savory Breakfasts Around Town

As the weather cools, it may be time for new breakfast options. Check out this roundup of savory breakfast options from local restaurants.

Two food items shown on a wooden table. At the bottom right, a bowl of porridge including cooked, torn chicken, halved egg, and sliced scallions. Beside the congee bowl is an open paper container with doughnuts peeking out of it.

Local NewsOctober 1

Minneapolis Parents React to Proposed School Closures

MPS's financial woes, and its mishandling of said financial woes, have been big news in the Twin Cities for almost half a decade.

Exterior ground-level view of brick school building, with adults and children milling outside. School bus is seen parked out front.

Keep It LocalOctober 1

A Cornucopia of Fall Drinks in the Twin Cities

Looking for seasonal warm beverages beyond the pumpkin spice latte? Here’s a roundup of our favorite fall drinks at local coffee shops.

A black saucer and large black mug sit on a granite countertop. The mug is filled with a hot coffee drink topped with a hefty helping of piped whipped cream and dark brown sprinkles.