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LWV Greenwich Encourages Voters to Hear Directly From Candidates at Upcoming Debates

The League of Women Voters of Greenwich is encouraging voters to take advantage of four upcoming candidate debates to hear directly from those seeking office and learn more about the issues that matter to Connecticut voters.

LWV Greenwich will host a debate for candidates for the Connecticut State Senate and State House on Wednesday, October 14, at First Church in Old Greenwich; and will join 11 other Lower Fairfield County Leagues of Women Voters in hosting a debate for candidates for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District on Monday, October 19, at Westport Library. Two additional gubernatorial debates, presented independently by Connecticut media and municipal organizations, will take place on October 22 and October 27

“Candidate debates provide an important opportunity for voters to hear candidates address issues and respond to questions directly,” said Mary Browne, President of the League of Women Voters of Greenwich. “Our goal is to help voters become informed and engaged so they can participate fully in the election. We encourage everyone to take advantage of these opportunities to learn more about the candidates and make a plan to vote.”

State Senate and State House Debate — October 14

LWV Greenwich will host candidates for the 36th District State Senate and Greenwich’s three State House districts on Wednesday, October 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Greenwich in Old Greenwich.

The State Senate debate, from 7:00–7:45 p.m., will feature Jill Oberlander (D) and Joe Kelly (R, I). The State House debate, from 8:00–9:00 p.m., will feature candidates in the 149th District, Amiel Goldberg (D) and Tina Courpas (R, I); the 150th District, Steve Meskers (D) and Jonathan Charles Goldstein (R); and the 151st District, Hector Arzeno (D, I) and Michael S. Mason (R).

The debate will be moderated by Anthony Presta, a social studies teacher and mock trial coach at Wilton High School, assisted by a local high school student. Voters may attend in person and submit questions in advance when registering. The debate also will be livestreamed by Greenwich Community Television and available on GCTV’s YouTube channel.

Election Information for Voters

The LWV Greenwich Voters’ Guide with election-related information and candidate responses to questions about key issues will be published in mid-October.Information also will appear online through Vote411.org, a website hosted by the national LWV.

For additional information about the November 3 election, including what is on the ballot, ways to register and vote, key dates, polling locations, absentee voting, candidate information and the LWV Greenwich Voters’ Guide, visit the League’s Election Information Center at www.lwvgreenwich.org/ElectionInfo.

The League of Women Voters Greenwich is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. It does not support or oppose candidates or political parties.