Hassan, Lamontagne Speaking at Hampton Forum

New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates (D-Exeter) and (R-Manchester), both of whom just , will appear in Hampton next month during a special candidate forum in the

The , sponsored by WMUR and the , is free and open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents are invited to bring or submit questions for either candidate, and residents are also asked to register for the event by e-mailing Katie@HamptonChamber.com.

Local political figures have told Hampton-North Hampton Patch that the forum will be recorded by WMUR and broadcast later that night.

Individuals may also submit questions to Patch Editor Kyle Stucker at Kyle.Stucker@Patch.com if anyone is unable to attend.

The forum is one of two October political events sponsored by the chamber. There is also a state representative and state senator forum scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the . Registration is also required for that event, and can be done by e-mailing Katie@HamptonChamber.com.

In addition to the chamber events, local political groups also have as a way to raise awareness about the candidates and issues before the Nov. 6 general election.