As the Nov. 3 midterm elections approach, University of Minnesota students share why voting matters to them, the issues shaping their decisions and what they hope to see for the country's future.

Minnesota state Rep. Cedrick Frazier and former acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota Anders Folk are facing off to replace Mary Moriarty, who is not seeking reelection. The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office prosecutes adult felony and juvenile cases and serves as legal counsel to county government.

Jackie Martinez, her partner Pedro Camarena, and their daughters, Adrien and Angie opened Mexico 32 Cocina at 883 Payne Ave.

As Minnesota sees a surge in early voting ahead of Election Day, Somali community leaders and state representatives say many Somali Minnesotans are motivated to cast their ballots amid concerns about federal immigration enforcement and rhetoric targeting their community.

The attorney general’s office represents state agencies in legal matters, enforces consumer protection laws and has specific authority to prosecute crimes such as Medicaid fraud.