Green party candidate should be part of forum

The decision by the League of Women Voters to exclude Green Party candidate Toya Lopez from the upcoming Minnesota House of Representatives District 61A forums is a disappointing one. It is undemocratic to not allow her to participate. Even though Lopez will not be on the primary ballot, right now is when voters are having conversations about the election and making up their minds on who to support. I fail to see the harm in allowing a third party candidate to be part of the forums to share their views. If it spurs conversations about not voting DFL, so be it. These forums exist for issues to be discussed and perspectives to be shared,. Let’s welcome more candidates and more ideas instead of shutting them out.