Tuesday marks a week until Election Day.

And some of the people on your ballot might be first-time candidates. 

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with three candidates on why they decided to run this election season. 

She also spoke with APM Reports investigative reporter Tom Scheck on what’s happening at the polls across the country. 

Guests:

• Tom Scheck, investigative reporter for APM Reports.

• Jess Garcia, Rochester Public School Board candidate.

• Leticia Rodriguez, Nobles County Commissioner District 3 candidate.

• Victoria McWane-Creek, Fergus Falls City Council Ward 3 candidate.

Use the audio player above to listen to the program.

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