LISBON, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The League of Women Voters (LWV) announces an evening for voters to meet District 24 House and Senate candidates in person. This District 24 Legislative Forum will begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Lisbon Opera House, 413 Main Avenue.

League of Women Voters volunteers have invited the participation of all six North Dakota House and Senate candidates who are on the ballot in our district for the Nov. 5 general election. District candidates are Pete Gjovik (D) and Michael Wobbema (R) for North Dakota Senate; and Dan Johnston (R), Dwight Kiefert (R), Nancy Farnham (D), and Shawn Olauson (D) for North Dakota House.

Moderating the forum will be Dr. Steven Johnson, Superintendent of the Fort Ransom Public School and a member of the League of Women Voters. Each participating candidate will be able to make brief opening and closing statements. The moderator will ask questions that are submitted by the audience.

“With the general election coming up Nov. 5, it is very important for all of us to become well-informed. This forum provides an excellent way for voters to gain first-hand information about who will be on the ballot. It’s also an excellent opportunity for candidates to hear from their prospective constituents on the issues that matter most to them,” said Charlene Rawson, a LWV volunteer.

This will be the second LWV legislative forum being held in District 24 this election season. The candidates participated in a similar event held in Valley City on September 10th.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan civic organization seeking to guarantee that elections are a secure and reliable representation of citizens making their voices heard. One LWV cornerstone has always been promoting informed citizen participation by sharing fair and accurate election information.

The league’s online voter guide VOTE411.org provides a wealth of detailed information about the upcoming election.