Zeeland forum offers voters direct access to congressional, state, and judicial candidates
Local voters will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking federal, state, and judicial offices ahead of the upcoming election during a community forum in Zeeland next week.
ZEELAND — Local voters will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates seeking federal, state, and judicial offices ahead of the upcoming election during a community forum in Zeeland next week.
The League of Women Voters of Holland Area, a nonpartisan voter education organization, will host "Candidates of '26: A Celebration of Democracy" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Howard Miller Library Ballroom, 14 S. Church St.
The event will feature a meet-and-greet format beginning with formal presentations from each candidate, followed by an informal session where attendees can visit individual candidate information tables to speak directly with contenders.
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Candidates scheduled to participate represent several key regional races:
- 4th U.S. Congressional District:
- Sean McCann (D)
- Bill Huizenga (R)
- Michigan House 85th District:
- Richard Abraham (D)
- Brad Slagh (R)
- Michigan House 86th District:
- Joseph McClusky (D)
- Nancy DeBoer (R)
- 58th District Court (nonpartisan):
- Juanita F. Bocanegra, Anna White, and Paul Ledford
Michigan Senate 31st District candidates Chris Kleinjans (D) and John Wetzel (R) are not expected to attend.
The event is open to the public as an opportunity for area constituents to engage with candidates prior to casting their ballots.
For additional event details, email queryjoanne319@gmail.com.
— Submitted by the Holland Area League of Women Voters. To submit a news tip, email newsroom@ottawanewsnetwork.org.
