Multiple Candidate Forums Set for August Byelections and Special Elections

Several upcoming elections across the U.S. are engaging voters with opportunities to meet candidates and discuss key local and national issues. In Penticton, a unique All-Candidates Connect event will allow residents to engage one-on-one with municipal byelection candidates on topics like housing and transportation. Tennessee's 7th Congressional District is preparing for a special election following Mark Green's resignation, with candidates from both parties vying for the seat and early voting scheduled for September. Orlando's District 3 City Council race features six candidates competing to fill an open seat, with a candidate forum scheduled to facilitate voter engagement. In Virginia's 11th Congressional District, candidates James Walkinshaw and Stewart Whitson debated key issues including inflation, immigration, and climate change ahead of the September special election, highlighting contrasting approaches to governance and fiscal policy. These events reflect active political engagement at multiple levels, emphasizing voter access to candidate platforms and debate before upcoming elections.