The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Clark County has issued a revised schedule for candidate forums ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
Candidates in three races have notified the League that they cannot attend the forums, according to a news release.
The candidates are Republican Rep. Paul Harris in the 17th Legislative District Senate race, Republican John Ley in the 18th Legislative District House Position 2 contest and Republican Peter Abbarno in the 20th Legislative District 20 House Position 1 race.
The League has a “no-empty chair” policy, meaning forums cannot be held with a solo candidate when the other declines to participate, to avoid any unfair advantage for either candidate.
Below is the updated schedule.
- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Station 26, 21609 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground: Candidates for the 18th Legislative District Senate seat.
- 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue Station 26, 21609 N.E. 72nd Ave., Battle Ground: Candidates for the Clark Public Utilities Commissioner Position 1 seat and the Clark County Council District 4 seat.
- 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 5, Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave.: Candidates for the 17th Legislative District House Position 2 seat, the 18th Legislative District House Position 1 seat and the Clark County Council District 3 seat.
- 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7, Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Columbia Room: Candidates for the 49th Legislative District Senate seat and both House Position 1 and 2 seats.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that promotes the informed and active participation of citizens in government.