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Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 21, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Location
Monticello Community Center--Mississippi Room
505 Walnut Street
Monticello, MN
Fees/Admission
Free for ALL to Attend
Questions must be submitted in writing via email to info@monticellocci.com. Please clearly indicate which candidate or office the question is intended for. Only the moderator & candidates will be allowed to speak.
Contact Information
Monticello Chamber
763-295-2700
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Description
2026 Candidate Forum
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 5:00–9:00 PM
Monticello Community Center – Mississippi Room
The Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry invites the community to attend our 2026 Candidate Forum, providing voters with an opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking local and regional public office.
The Candidate Forum is designed to provide a fair, neutral, organized, and informative setting where candidates are given equal opportunities to respond to moderated questions and discuss issues important to the communities they hope to serve.
2026 Candidate Forum Schedule
5:00–5:40 PM | Monticello School Board
Roger Bovee • Gloria Colbenson • Melissa Curtis (Incumbent) • Kent Holme • Laura Pelant • Casey Root (Incumbent)
5:40–5:50 PM | Room Reset
5:50–6:30 PM | Monticello City Council – Two Seats
Charlotte Gabler (Incumbent) • Tracy Hinz (Incumbent) • Scott Cutsforth • Derek Armstrong
6:30–6:40 PM | Room Reset
6:40–7:20 PM | Monticello Mayoral Candidates
Lloyd Hilgart (Incumbent) • Jeff Rowan • Monica Primeau
7:20–7:30 PM | Room Reset
7:30–8:10 PM | Minnesota Senate District 29
The Senate District 29 forum has been added to this year’s event, with one candidate currently confirmed to participate.
8:10–8:20 PM | Room Reset
8:20–9:00 PM | Wright County Sheriff
Rob Mossman • Matt Treichler
The forum will be professionally moderated, live streamed, and recorded, allowing community members to attend in person or follow the conversation remotely.
The Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry is proud to provide this neutral, nonpartisan forum as part of our commitment to civic engagement and an informed community. The Chamber does not endorse candidates. Candidates participating in the same race will be provided equal opportunities to respond under the same forum guidelines and time limits.
Candidate participation and schedule are subject to change. Please check the Chamber website and official event communications for the most current information.
Hosted by the Monticello Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
