The Northern Dakota County Cable Communications Commission (NDC4) and Town Square Television strive to encourage citizens to be involved in the political process, through a variety of election-related programming, including Candidate Forums, Meet the Candidates segments, results postings online and on TV, and General Election Night Coverage. We cover all local elections for the cities of Inver Grove Heights, Lilydale, Mendota, Mendota Heights, South St. Paul, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul; Independent School Districts 196, 197, 199, and Special District 6; Dakota County; and the State of Minnesota.
2022 Important Election Dates
February 1 - Precinct Caucuses | MN Secretary of State's Caucus Finder
- District 52 DFL
- District 52 Republican
- District 54 DFL
- District 54 Republican
- Grassroots Legalize Cannabis Party
- Legalize Marijuana Now Party
February 15 - Intended deadline to redistrict Congressional and Legislative districts
March 29 - Intended deadline to re-establish precincts and City wards
April 26 - Deadline for County and any other redistricting
May 17 - May 31 - Candidate filing period for Federal, State, and County Offices, and Cities with a Primary
June 24 - August 8 - Absentee voting open for State Primary
August 2 - August 16 - Filing period for Cities without a Primary and School Districts
August 9 - MN State Primary
September 23 - November 7 - Absentee voting open for General Election
November 8 - General Election
2022 Northern Dakota County Races
US House District 2
- Angie Craig - DFL
- Tyler Kistner - Republican
- Paula M. Overby - Legal Marijuana Now
MN Governor/ Lt. Governor
- Hugh McTavish/Mike Winter - Independence Alliance
- Gabrielle M. Prosser/Kevin A. Dwire - Socialist Workers
- Scott Jensen/Matt Birk - Republican
- Joyce Lynn Lacey/Kent Edwards - Republican
- Tim Walz/Peggy Flanagan - DFL
- Steve Patterson/Matt Huff - Grassroots Legalize Cannabis
- James McCaskel/David Sandbeck - Legal Marijuana Now
MN State Auditor
- Ryan Wilson - Republican
- Julie Blaha - DFL
- Will Finn - Grassroots Legalize Cannabis
- Tim Davis - Legal Marijuana Now
MN Secretary of State
- Kim Crockett - Republican
- Steve Simon - DFL
MN Attorney General
- Jim Schultz - Republican
- Keith Ellison - DFL
MN Senate District 52
- Stephen Lowell - Republican
- Jim Carlson - DFL
MN Senate District 53
- Matt Klein - DFL
- Chris Rausch - Republican
MN Senate District 65
- Paul Holmgren - Republican
- Sandy Pappas - DFL
MN House District 52B
- Cynthia Lonnquist - Republican
- Ruth Richardson - DFL
MN House District 53A
- Mary Frances Clardy - DFL
- Todd Kruse - Republican
- Brent Jacobson - Legal Marijuana Now
MN House District 53B
- Rick Hansen - DFL
- Steve Swoboda - Republican
- Laura E. Pride - Legal Marijuana Now
MN House District 65B
- Maria Isa Perez-Hodges - DFL
- Kevin Fjelsted - Republican
Dakota County Board District 2
- Joe Atkins
- Jimmy Francis
Dakota County Board District 3
- Laurie Halverson
- Janine Hudson
Dakota County Board District 4 (2-year term)
- Bill Droste
- Seema Maddali
Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor District 2 (2-yer term)
- Laura Zanmiller
Dakota County Attorney
- Kathy Keena
- Matt Little
Dakota County Sherriff
- Joe Leko
Inver Grove Heights Mayor
- Brenda Dietrich
- Rosemary Piekarski-Krech
Inver Grove Heights City Council (2)
- Jennifer Beck-Brown
- Kathy Fischer
- Tony Scales
- Mary T'Kach
Lilydale Mayor (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
Lilydale City Council (2) (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
Mendota Mayor (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
Mendota City Council (2) (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
Mendota Heights Mayor (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
Mendota Heights City Council (2) (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
Sunfish Lake Mayor (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
Sunfish Lake City Council (2) (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
South St. Paul City Council (3) (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
- Raymond G. Aaron Jr.
- Ugbad Abdilahi
- Joe Gullerud
- Joe Kaliszewski
- Tom Q. Seaberg
- Matthew Thompson
South St. Paul School Board (4) (Candidate Filing August 2 - August 16)
West St. Paul Mayor
- Dave Napier
West St. Paul City Council Ward 1
- Pat Armon
- Kimetha Kae Jae Johnson
West St. Paul City Council Ward 2
- John Justen
West St. Paul City Council Ward 1
- Wendy Berry
- Jake Nelson
MN 1st District Court Seats 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 22, 23, 25, 28, 33, 34, 36
MN Court of Appeals Seats 1, 5, 7. 8, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19
MN Supreme Court Associate Justices 3 & 6
Find out more about 2022 Redistricting in Minnesota on the Secretary of State's website.
Inver Grove Heights & South St. Paul Primary Candidate Profiles
Inver Grove Heights Primary Candidate Profiles
- Replaying on Comcast Xfinity 14/HD799 | Watch Online | Watch on Facebook | Watch on Vimeo
South St. Paul Primary Candidate Profiles
- Replaying on Comcast Xfinity 14/HD799 | Watch Online | Watch on Facebook | Watch on Vimeo
Candidate Forums
Inver Grove Heights Mayor & City Council Candidate Forum
LIVE, Thursday, September 15, 6:00 PM - Comcast Xfinity 15/HD859 | Online | Facebook
South St. Paul City Council Candidate Forum
LIVE, Thursday, September 15, 7:30 PM - Comcast Xfinity 15/HD859 | Online | Facebook
Dakota County Commissioner Districts 2, 3, & 4 Candidate Forum
LIVE, Wednesday, September 21, 6:00 PM - Comcast Xfinity 15/HD859 | Online | Facebook
West St. Paul Mayor & City Council Candidate Forum
LIVE, Thursday, September 22, 6:00 PM - Comcast Xfinity 15/HD859 | Online | Facebook
Mendota Heights Mayor & City Council Candidate Forum
LIVE, Thursday, September 22, 7:30 PM - Comcast Xfinity 15/HD859 | Online | Facebook
MN Senate District 52 & MN House of Representatives District 52B Candidate Forum
LIVE, Wednesday, September 28, 5:15 PM - Comcast Xfinity 15/HD859 | Online | Facebook
MN Senate District 53 & MN House of Representatives Districts 53A & 53B Candidate Forum
LIVE, Wednesday, September 28, 6:30 PM - Comcast Xfinity 15/HD859 | Online | Facebook
MN Senate District 65 & MN House of Representatives District 65B Candidate Forum
LIVE, Wednesday, September 28, 8:00 PM - Comcast Xfinity 15/HD859 | Online | Facebook
Resources for Voters
Vote411 by the League of Women Voters
West St. Paul Reader Voters Guide
East Metro Voters Guide by St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce
Register To Vote:
- In Minnesota, you are eligible to vote if:
- You are a U.S. citizen
- You are at least 18 years old on Election Day
- You have been a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days immediately preceding Election Day
- You have had any felony conviction record discharged, expired, or completed
- You are not under court-ordered guardianship where a court has revoked your voting rights.
- You have not been ruled legally incompetent by a court of law
- Register Online
- Register on Election Day - In Minnesota, you may register in person, at your polling place, with identification and proof of residence.
Early (Absentee) Voting:
In Minnesota, residents can vote early with an absentee ballot, beginning 46 days before an election.
- Primary Election absentee voting - June 24 - August 8
- General Election absentee voting - September 23 - November 7
- Vote Early by Mail - Request an absentee ballot online
- Vote Early In Person
- Inver Grove Heights City Hall - 8150 Barbara Avenue, Inver Grove Heights (Inver Grove Heights residents only)
- Mendota Heights City Hall - 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights (Mendota Heights residents only)
- South St. Paul City Hall - 125 3rd Avenue North, South St. Paul (South St. Paul residents only)
- Dakota County Northern Service Center - 1 Mendota Road, West St. Paul
- Dakota County Administration Center - 1590 Hwy 55, Hastings
- Dakota County Western Service Center - 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley
Information For Candidates
Guidelines for Election Programming On NDC4/Town Square Television Channels - Document
Candidate Information from the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office
Candidate Profile Media Payment
Digital MP4 files of your interview, on a USB drive, suitable for online use are available for purchase for $24 each.
(Candidates are only allowed to purchase their own interviews)