LWVLC Upcoming Candidate Forums Fall 2026

CT Senate District 30

CT House District 65

What would you like to ask Stephen and Aaron? Remember that the SAME question must be asked of both candidates. Please be courteous.

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CT House District 65

What would you like to ask Joe and Edward? Remember that the SAME question must be asked of both candidates. Please be courteous.

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Before You Go: Information About Our Debates and Forums

No wearing of political clothing or signs

You may not wear or bring political messages/signs related to a party or candidate to our debates or forums or you will not be allowed to enter the auditorium. All political/candidate literature and information will be available at the tables outside the forum.

Please be a kind and polite audience

No wearing of political clothing or signs

We ask that the audience members remain quiet and respectful throughout the events. Our forums are specifically created to be a safe and civil place to learn about the candidates and their ideas. Anyone who disrupts the forum will be asked to stop or leave.

Questions must be submitted by constituents online up to the day before the forum

Open to the public

Questions must be submitted by constituents online up to the day before the forum

Our debates and forums are always open to the public.

Our Forum for the 5th US House Seat 10/13/2026

Our 5th District Forum

Moderator Laura Smits

Thank you candidates, Nonnewaug Principal Dr. Mykal Kuslis, our moderator and our student timers too!

Moderator Laura Smits

Also the co-president of the CT State LWV

Our Student Timers

Moderator Laura Smits

Our Student Timers

Nonnewaug High School's students did great! Thank you Avery Greaves, Hope Davis, Hailey Platt, and Ella Wisniewski.

Moderator Laura Smits

Our Student Timers

Nonnewaug student Christopher Engle read his thought essay on civil discourse and democracy. (To his left, principal Kuslis and Laura Smits)

Jahana Hayes

Democrat candidate

Chris Shea

Jahana Hayes

Republican candidate

Jahana Hayes

Nonnewaug HS students in the Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society and English Honor Society served as greeters and debate timers.

2025 Candidate Forums (Below)

Candidates Seth Breakell and Todd Carusillo

Check out the article about this candidate forum in the Goshen News: https://www.goshennews.org/civil-discourse-goshen-1st-selectman-candidates-forum

League President Denise Butwill

Candidates Seth Breakell and Todd Carusillo

Thank you Camp Cochipianee!

Candidates Seth Breakell and Todd Carusillo

Thank you Camp Cochipianee!

The Litchfield First Selectmen Debate

Candidate Denise Raap, Moderator Dale Jones from WZBG and Bill Zampaglione, Candidate

Thanks to our Volunteer Timers, Audrey Solnit and Nancy Rogers

Candidate Denise Raap, Moderator Dale Jones from WZBG and Bill Zampaglione, Candidate

LWVC Volunteers Bibby Veerman and Judi Armstrong

Candidate Denise Raap, Moderator Dale Jones from WZBG and Bill Zampaglione, Candidate

LWVC Volunteers Bibby Veerman and Judi Armstrong

Check Our Our Photos From the Torrington Mayoral Forum

Candidates Stephen Ivain and Molly Spino

Stephen Ivain, Moderator Patti Hamaguchi & Molly Spino

The candidates with our student volunteer timers!

Stephen Ivain, Moderator Patti Hamaguchi & Molly Spino

The candidates with our student volunteer timers!

Thank you to the following students from Torringont HS for assisting us with timing for this event:

Jack Messenger

Kailyn Castllo

Nathan Pepler

Ella Le