Candidate forum set for Oct. 2
CAROLINE LOBSINGER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 months, 1 week AGO
The Daily Bee, KRFY and the Selkirk Association of Realtors invite the public — and candidates— in contested county and legislative races to an Oct. 2 forum on the issues.
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Want to get to know local and state candidates?
The Bonner County Daly Bee, KRFY and the Selkirk Association of Realtors are teaming up to help area voters do just that at an upcoming candidate forum Oct. 2.
The forum will be held at Sandpoint High School's auditorium and will run from 5:30 to 7:30 or 8 p.m.
The forum is a partnership between three organizations to provide voters with information on candidates before the general election Tuesday, Nov. 5, working together to build an educated electorate.
The forum will feature candidates in contested races in both Bonner County and Legislative District 1. Candidates in uncontested races have been invited to give a brief presentation on their positions.
In the District 1 county commission seat, running on the Republican ticket is Brian Domke and running on the Democratic ticket nomination is Steve Johnson.
In the District 3 county commission seat, running on the Republican ticket is Ron Korn who will face Glenn Lefebvre, who has chosen to run as an independent candidate.
In the race for Bonner County sheriff, incumbent Daryl Wheeler is unopposed in the general election as is incumbent Louis Marshall who is running unopposed for Bonner County prosecutor.
On the Republican ticket for the District 1 seat in the Idaho Senate, Jim Woodward will represent the party. He will face Daniel Rose, who is running as independent.
In the race for the Idaho House 1A seat, Democrat Karen Matthee will face incumbent Mark Sauter, who won the right to represent the Republican party on the November ballot.
In the race for the Idaho House 1B seat, Republican Cornel Rasor will represent the party and will face Kathryn Larson, who won the right to represent the Democratic ticket.
Candidates will answer questions from local media and the public on hot local topics. Suggested questions for the forum can be submitted to the Daily Bee at news@bonnercountydailybee.com. Questions can also be submitted on the evening of the events.
Candidates should register for the Oct. 2 forum by emailing the Daily Bee at news@bonnercountydailybee.com.
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