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Beyond the Ballot: Conversations with Candidates

October 21, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (CDT)

Description


Strong communities are built when residents, business leaders and elected officials come together to engage in meaningful dialogue. Beyond the Ballot is an opportunity to gather with a shared purpose: strengthening our region through civic engagement, informed participation and community connection. 

Hosted by the Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce, this interactive event brings together candidates and elected officials serving at the local and state levels for candid, face-to-face conversations with the people they represent. Rather than a traditional forum, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with public servants, ask questions, share perspectives and discuss the issues shaping the future of our communities and region.


Confirmed Candidates: 

Candidate Name

Position

Jennifer Benson

ND State Representative


Tom Berglind

Clay County Commission

Lisa Borgen

Moorhead Mayor

Cara Cody-Braun

ND State Representative


Kyle Davison

ND State Senator

Nyamal Dei

ND State Senator

Evett Ellis

Moorhead City Council

Charley Johnson

Moorhead City Council

Jim Joy

MN State Representative

Thaddeus Laugisch

MN State Representative


Judy Lee

ND State Senator

Dave Marquardt

Moorhead School Board

Tim Mathern

ND State Senator

Carrie McLeod

ND State Representative

Brian Melton

Clay County Attorney

Jenny Mongeau

Clay County Commission

Heather Nesemeier

Moorhead City Council

Chad Olson

Dilworth Mayor

Christine O'Riley

ND State Senator

Austin Peterson

MN State Senator

Mike Rehder

Dilworth City Council

Austen Schauer

ND State Representative

Chris Snyder

Moorhead City Council

Bjorn Solberg

MN State Senator


Ronald Sorvaag

ND State Senator

Scott Steffes

Clay County Commission

Arlan Swenson

Moorhead City Council

Scott Wagner

ND State Representative

Del Rae Williams

Moorhead Mayor

Disclaimer: Candidates are listed alphabetically by last name, regardless of the office they are seeking. The order of listing does not indicate preference, endorsement or support by The Chamber.

Time

Doors open at 3:45 pm

Pricing

Free & open to the public - registration required

Contact Information

FMWF Chamber of Commerce
Name: Cale Dunwoody
Phone: (701) 365-3416
Email: [email protected]
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