Meet the Candidates (2024)

The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce Legislative Affairs Committee invites you to our Meet the Candidates event, taking place on Wednesday, October 16th from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center ballroom. 

This is a unique opportunity for the public to meet the candidates running for office in Eveleth, Gilbert, Mountain Iron, and Virginia. Unlike a traditional debate or forum, this event offers a casual setting for one-on-one conversations with candidates, giving you a chance to ask questions about the issues that matter most to you. It's all about helping voters make informed decisions ahead of the election. 

Candidates will have their own spaces to keep materials, but they'll be moving around the room, available for discussion and interaction throughout the evening. 

This free event is open to the public, and we encourage everyone to attend. It's a great opportunity to engage directly with your local candidates and get informed before casting your vote. 

Confirmed candidates:
8th Congressional District - Jen Schultz
Minnesota House District 7B - Lorrie Janatopoulos
Minnesota House District 7B - Cal Warwas
Judge - 6th District Court 6 - Shawn Reed
Judge - 6th District Court 6 - Gunnar B. Johnson

Eveleth City Council
Brian Lillis
Anna Tomczak

Gilbert City Council Candidates
Paul Skrbec

Mountain Iron City Council Candidates
Daniel Gunderson
Bradley Gustafson
Edmund "Ed" Roskoski

Virginia City Council Candidates 
Annie Bachschneider
David S. Hansen
Steven B. Johnson
Julianne Paulsen
Jared Siebert
Rodney Salo

Eveleth Mayor Candidate
Adam Roan

Gilbert Mayor Candidate
Ben Crosby

Mountain Iron Mayor Candidate
Paul Jacobsen

Mountain Iron-Buhl School Board
Charles Bainter
Lisa Kvas
Ann Marie Lubovich   

Rock Ridge Public School Board
Jennifer Bonner
Katherine Disterhaft
Mark Forte
Troy Loisel
Tim Riordan
Alan Sherek
Jodi Westby

We look forward to seeing you there as you exercise your right and responsibility to vote!
For more information, visit our website or contact us at the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce. (218) 741-2717 or events@laurentianchamber.org