Local Broadcaster WDIO Offers Free Air Time to Candidates for Voter Education
WDIO (Duluth-Superior) is providing free air time to political candidates, featuring incumbent Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon (DFL) as part of this initiative for voters to learn about candidates' platforms before Election Day.
Duluth Superior, MN, November 1, 2026 — WDIO, a broadcaster serving the Duluth-Superior area, has launched an initiative to offer free air time to political candidates. The program aims to help voters become better informed about the platforms and positions of candidates prior to Election Day.
As part of this effort, incumbent Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon, a DFL candidate, has been featured on the station. This platform is intended to provide constituents with direct access to information about the candidates seeking public office.
The specific Election Day date was not provided in the information available. Details regarding the full scope of candidates participating in the initiative, the duration of the air time allocated to each, or the specific platforms discussed by Mr. Simon were also not detailed. WDIO’s initiative is designed to foster voter engagement by offering a neutral space for candidates to present their views to the electorate.
Story summarized from the original created by Sue Holt on www.wdio.com, see more information here.
