Politics & Government

VIDEO: District 51 Candidates Sound Off on Job Creation, Education Funding

Six candidates running in three local Senate and House elections gathered on Wednesday night at Rasmussen College in Eagan during a candidate forum. Hear what they had to say.

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The six Eagan candidates running for seats in the Senate and House this year all come from a variety perspectives and party affiliations. But when it comes to their top priority if elected, they're virtually unanimous.

It's job creation and the economy.

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Listen to Senate District 51 candidates Sen. Ted Daley (R) and Jim Carlson (DFL), House District 51A candidates Rep. Diane Anderson (R) and Sandy Masin (DFL) and House District 51B candidates Rep. Doug Wardlow (R) and Laurie Halverson (DFL) as they talk shop during a candidate forum on Wednesday night. The forum, held at Rasmussen College in Eagan, was organized by the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to read more about the candidate forum on Eagan Patch.

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For background information on each candidate and ongoing election coverage, visit our 2012 Election Guide.


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