# Carver County League of Women Voters 9/17/2026 Candidate Forum


**Body:** Carver County
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Professional Services, Education, Grants & Funding, Policy


The Carver County League of Women Voters held a candidate forum on September 17, 2026, featuring candidates for Minnesota Senate District 48 and House District 48B. The forum provided an opportunity for candidates to discuss their positions on various issues including AI regulation, healthcare affordability, school funding, gun safety, housing, and state budget growth. While the discussion touched on budget allocations such as funding for roads, community projects, and hospitals like HCMC, no specific procurement contracts, RFPs, or vendor selections were mentioned. Candidates emphasized fiscal responsibility, transparency, and bipartisan cooperation but did not detail procurement-related actions or capital improvement projects. The forum also highlighted a constitutional amendment on the ballot regarding increased school funding from the permanent school fund without raising taxes. Overall, the meeting focused on policy priorities and constituent engagement rather than direct procurement decisions.

**Source:** Carver County