Pioneer PBS continues its 2026 election coverage with new episodes of Meet the Candidates, providing viewers an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking public office ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
The upcoming program features candidates for Minnesota’s Senate District 21:
•Caitlyn Sanow-Minett, Democrat candidate
•Chris Knoll, Republican candidate
Each candidate was invited to participate in an individual interview discussing qualifications, priorities and issues important to voters. The series is designed to give viewers equal access to the candidates and the opportunity to learn more about those seeking elected office.
The episode premieres Thursday, October 8, at 8:30 p.m. on Pioneer PBS and will be available for streaming through the Pioneer PBS website and PBS app following its broadcast.
Meet the Candidates is part of Pioneer PBS’ ongoing commitment to providing nonpartisan public affairs programming and helping voters make informed decisions during election season. For a complete broadcast schedule and additional election programming, visit Pioneer PBS at pioneer.org.
How to Watch
Viewers within the viewing area can watch the live program on 10-1, 20-1, 8-1, Dish, DirecTV, Mediacom.
In addition to station broadcasts, viewers in Pioneer PBS’s viewing area can also stream the premiere live at pioneer. org/live, on YouTube TV, Prime Video, Hulu Live, or via the “Live TV” button on the PBS app and pbs.org.
The programs will be available for online viewing at a later time at pioneer.org/meetthecandidates.
