Tonight: League of Women Voters Hosts Candidate Forum in Wayzata

The Wayzata, Plymouth Area League of Women Voters is sponsoring a Primary Election Candidate Forum for Minnesota Senate District 33 and House 33B at 7 p.m. at .

The State Senate District 33 Republican candidates on the primary ballot for Aug. 14 are David Osmek and Connie Doepke, currently State House Representative of District 33B. Present State Senator of District 33, Gen Olson, is retiring.

Senate District 33 consists of the communities of Corcoran, parts of Chanhassen, Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay and Wayzata.

The Minnesota House District 33B candidates that will appear on the primary ballot are Cindy Pugh and Steve Smith, presently State Representative of District 33A.

House District 33B includes Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, Tonka Bay and part of Chanhassen.

The public is invited to attend. 

Written questions will be taken from the audience. You may submit questions to the LWV Wayzata, Plymouth email address: lwv.wayzata.plymouth@gmail.com

Arrangements for video are being made with Lake Minnetonka Cable Commission. The forum will be replayed on Channel 21.

The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any candidates or political parties. The LWV encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. 

Your membership is welcomed.  Go to lwvmn.org for more information about LWV and VOTE411.org for your ballot questions.