Lake Minnetonka's Guide to the 2012 Election: Federal, State, Local

A campaign season that, for some, began more than a year ago is now entering its final hours. Voters in the Lake Minntonka area and from across the nation will head to the polls tomorrow to determine the outcomes of a wide variety of federal, state and local races.

Lake Minnetonka Patch will be monitoring election results Tuesday night, and we invite you to "like" us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive the latest updates.

Polls open at most locations tomorrow, Nov. 6, at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m. Redistricting may have changed your polling place, so click here to find your site.

Patch has posted this election guide in an effort to better inform area residents about those seeking elected office. Candidates accepting our invitation to tell voters about themselves and their views can be found below.

Interested in reviewing a sample ballot? The Minnesota Secretary of State's Office has assembled localized ballots for communities ringing Lake Minnetonka. Click here to begin.

Still need to register to vote? You can do so on Election Day, but be sure to review these materials before heading to your polling location.

Minnesota State Senate District 33

• Judy Rogosheske (DFL)
• Dave Osmek (R)

Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 33A

• Todd Mikkelson (DFL)
• Jerry Hertaus (R)

Minnesota State House of Representatives, District 33B

• Cindy Pugh (R)
• Denise Bader (DFL)

Hennepin County Board of Commissioner

• Jan Callison
• Dave Wahlstedt

Wayzata City Council (vote for two)

• Andrew Mullin
• Alex Plechash
• Bridget Anderson

Mayor of Wayzata

• Ken Willcox

Orono City Council (vote for two)

• Dennis Walsh
• Kristi Anderson
• Lizz Levang
• Doug Franchot

Mayor of Orono

• Lili McMillan

Excelsior City Council (two-year seat)

• John Beattie
• Gretchen Wahlstedt

Excelsior City Council (four-year seat; vote for two)

• Greg Miller
• Marianne Stebbins
• Mary Jo Fulkerson

Mayor of Excelsior

• Mark Gaylord
• Steve Finch

Shorewood City Council (vote for two)

• Kristine Sundberg
• Dick Woodruff
• Mark Sylvester

Mayor of Shorewood

• Scott Zerby

Minnetrista City Council

• Bob Christians
• Justin Zenanko
• Mark Vanderlinde

Mound City Council (vote for two)

• Danene Provencher
• Ray Salazar
• Heidi Gesh

Mayor of Mound

• Mark Hanus
• Mark Regan

Long Lake City Council

• Kurt Kaminski
• Roger Adams
• Liz Olson

Minnetonka Beach City Council

• Linn Ferguson
• Jaci Linstrom
• Rick Skalla
• Byron Johnson

More Election 2012:

• (VIDEO) Barnes Criticizes Rep. Paulsen's Support of Ryan Budget
• UPDATED: Minnesota Delegates Back Ron Paul at Republican National Convention
• Twin Cities Residents React to Mitt Romney's Visit to Lake Minnetonka
• Mitt Romney Protesters Rally at Lake Minnetonka's Lafayette Club
• Excelsior Mayor Backs Mark Gaylord as Successor
• Minnesota Farm Bureau Endorses Erik Paulsen
• GOP State Senate Candidate Explains Why He Won't be at Upcoming Forum
• Excelsior Mayor Backs Jan Callison for Hennepin County Commissioner
• Patch Poll: Who Do You Plan on Voting for on Election Day?
• Election 2012: Watch - District 3 Congressional Candidates
• Superstars Come Out for Minnesota's Same Sex Marriage Amendment Battle

Looking for coverage of other regional races? Check out full election coverage on Maple Grove Patch, Plymouth Patch, Minnetonka Patch, St. Michael Patch, Shakopee Patch, Hopkins Patch and Golden Valley Patch.