This directory takes you to some of the best media-sponsored and civic non-partisan, candidates neutral election information, news, and interaction sites in Minnesota.

The only debate with all candidates for Governor.  You choose who to read. Sign-up now to receive the two part debate from October 5-9 and 19-23 via e-mail or visit the web archive. 

Quick links to candidate web sites and e-mail addresses. Follow this section to the best candidate directories for Minnesota.  Need a hand out on Governor candidate web sites?

Someting new for 1998!  E-Democracy 98 now provides directory access to audio and video content from a number of our media partners.

Want democracy to work better?   Want cleaner campaigns?   Want better media coverage  of the issues? Then it's up to you!   Check out this extensive candidate debate schedule and other ways you can improve the 1998 elections.

The Secretary of State's Office, a new E-Democracy 98 partner, will help you find your polling location. They also have full lists of candidates who have filed for office and a 1998 election calendar available among other things.

Over ten candidates for Minnesota Governor debated online for two weeks in February.  Visit the E-Debate on the Web page with the 6 questions, Governor candidate responses and rebuttals, and media panel comments. This E-Debate diagram illustrates how hundreds of Minnesotans and others received the debate via e-mail. 

Links to local, national, and international E-Debate press coverage. 

MN-DEMOCRACY is a low volume e-mail list for special announcements from Minnesota E-Democracy including updates on E-Democracy 98 and our E-Debates.  

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MN-POLITICS is the world's largest state-level political e-mail forum. This is the interactive public commons to discuss and follow Minnesota politics.  Subscribe today in order to discuss the 1998 election and important Minnesota issues.

MN-FORUM is a moderated e-mail forum for special events hosted by Minnesota E-Democracy and partner organizations.  

This e-mail list is only used for organized events, such as e-debates between election candidates. Subscribe to this e-mail list to catch ongoing or upcoming events, or join MN-DEMOCRACY for announcements about future events.

E-Democracy 98 is a partnership that includes many organizations. This event wouldn't be successful without their participation. 

Please visit our detailed media partner page from the E-Debate for exciting details on their involvement.   

The growing list of partners as of June 29, 1998: 

Infrastructure   

MRNet/MEANS   
Twin Cities Free-Net 

Media  

Channel4000  
Checks & Balances  
KFAI-FM  
KMSP Channel 9  
KTCA-TV - Twin Cities Public Television  
Minnesota Law and Politics 
Minnesota Public Radio 
MN Online   
MN-Politics.com   
PioneerPlanet   
St. Paul Legal Ledger   
startribune.com   
twincities.sidewalk   
Utne Reader 

Civic Organizations   

League of Women Voters of Minnesota  
Minnesota Compact 
Minnesota Secretary of State's Office

If your organization is interested in joining the election year E-Democracy 98 partnership, please send an e-mail to info@e-democracy.org.

E-Democracy 98 and other project activities wouldn't be possible without hard working volunteers. In alphabetical order, the recent work of these individuals is important to recognize:  

Aaron Osterby 
Rick Birmingham 
David Brauer (MPLS-ISSUES) 
Steven Clift 
David Erickson 
Kevin Featherly 
Guy Harper 
Mark Lutgen (MPLS-ISSUES) 
Kelly Olson 
Mick Souder 
Ann Treacy

Join our volunteer efforts today by sending an e-mail with your interests and background to:  info@e-democracy.org