Minneapolis-St. Paul Volunteer Group Seeks to Bring Science Into Campaign Policy Discussions
In Minneapolis-St. Paul, a new initiative called 'Stance on Science' is working to bring scientific considerations into political campaign policy discussions. This volunteer group of scientists aims to provide voters with accessible, nonpartisan information on candidates' stances on science-related issues…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, October 16, 2026 —
A new Minneapolis-St. Paul initiative called Stance on Science is working to bring scientific considerations into political campaign policy discussions. The volunteer group of scientists aims to give voters accessible, nonpartisan information about candidates’ positions on science-related issues affecting Minnesota.
Water quality and mining are among the issues identified by the initiative. Its stated goal is to help foster more informed policy debates by making information about candidates’ stances available to voters. The summary of the initiative does not specify which candidates or campaigns are involved, or whether the group is focused on a particular election.
The group is described as volunteer-led and made up of scientists. No details were provided about its members, the organization’s structure, or how it gathers and presents information. The available description also does not say whether the initiative has published materials, held events, or partnered with other organizations.
Stance on Science is framed as nonpartisan, with an aim of providing information rather than promoting a candidate. Its stated subject areas—water quality and mining—connect scientific considerations with policy questions affecting Minnesota. The initiative’s intended audience is voters, though the specific format and means of reaching them were not provided.
Further details about the initiative’s launch, its methods for assessing candidates’ positions, and the information it plans to share were not included in the available summary. For now, the stated focus is on making candidates’ science-related policy stances more accessible to voters and encouraging informed discussion.
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