Voters in Redding, Easton and Weston will have an opportunity to hear directly from the two candidates for State House District 135 at a public debate on Tuesday, October 6, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Mark Twain Library, 439 Redding Road in Redding.
The debate is presented by the League of Women Voters of Redding and the League of Women Voters of Weston, in partnership with the Mark Twain Library, and will feature candidates Anne Hughes, (D) and Darrell Harris, (R); both candidates are residents of Easton.
Community members are invited to hear directly from candidates seeking to represent them in Hartford.The evening will offer voters an opportunity to learn about the candidates and ask questions about the issues facing our communities. Attendees are encouraged to come prepared with their questions, which will be reviewed by a team consisting of one Democrat, one Republican and one Unaffiliated.Questions may be submitted during the debate or sent in advance to lwvreddingct@gmail.com.
For residents who cannot attend in person, the debate will also be available live via Zoom Webinar. Registration is available through the Mark Twain Library website.
The League of Women Voters has a long tradition of sponsoring candidate debates and providing forums where residents can learn about major public policy issues. “The debate provides an opportunity for voters to hear from the candidates and participate in an informed way in the upcoming election,” said Kim O’Rielly, Redding LWV President.
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan organization that works to educate voters and encourage active participation in the political process.
To register and for additional information, visit lwvreddingct.lwv.org or lwvwestonct.org.