Making Democracy Work
The calendar lists the candidate forums and debates about which we have information. Events listed here are NOT all sponsored or moderated by the League of Women Voters. When we know who is moderating or hosting, we list the organization. --Organizations hosting forums are encouraged to send us details for posting via "membership" on our Contacts page.
Upcoming local and state general election dates are also posted here. Special elections are posted on our Calendar page.
| Date & Time | Place | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 14, 2018 12:30 - 2:30 pm |
UNH School of Law 2 White St Concord NH |
Congressional Candidates Forum on Campaign Reform.
Organized by Open Democracy Action and Take Back Our Republic.
All filed CD1 and CD2 candidates were invited. Watch the YouTube video of the forum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjT3U3iHJw8&feature=youtu.be |
| Saturday, June 30, 2018 1-3 pm; doors open at noon |
Dana Center St Anselm College 100 Saint Anselm Drive Manchester, NH 03102 |
Congression District 1 forum.
Organized by Rights and Democracy NH. Moderated by Arnie Arnesen. Keynote by Nina Turner, president of Our Revolution.
All candidates for this seat have been invited: as of 6/18 the following have indicated they will attend: Democrats Naomi Andrews, Rep. Mark Mackenzie, Deaglan McEachern, Rep. Mindi Messmer, Terence O'Rourke, Levi Sanders, Lincoln Soldati; and Republican Michael Callis. (as of 6/18, 6 Republicans, 1 Libertarian, and 11 Democrats have filed for this seat.) |
| Saturday, June 30, 2018 4:00-5:30 pm |
The Barn on the Pemi 341 Daniel Webster Hwy Plymouth, NH 03264 |
Democrat Gubernatorial Forum.
Organized by Rights & Democracy NH. Moderated by Zandra Rice-Hawkins of Granite State Priorities. Keynote welcome by Nina Turner, president of Our Revolution.
Democrat candidates for Governor Molly Kelly and Steve Marchand will participate. |
| Wednesday, July 18, 2018 6:30-9 pm |
Temple Town Hall 9 Main St Rte 45 Temple, NH 03084 |
NH Senate District 9 Democratic Candidate Forum.
Organized by the Temple NH Democrats
Featuring Candidates: Jeanne Dietsch of Peterborough; Mark Fernald of Sharon; Bruce Fox of Dublin; Lee Nyquist of New Boston. |
| Wednesday, August 15, 2018 12:30 to 2:30 pm |
Gibson Center 14 Grove St. North Conway, NH 03860 |
Candidate forum (Democrats).
All candidates whose names appear on the Democrat Primary Ballot in Northern Carroll County are welcome to have 5 minutes to share their platforms, or answer questions.
Organized by the Gibson Center for Senior Services. |
| Wednesday, August 22, 2018 12:30 to 2:30 pm |
Gibson Center 14 Grove St. North Conway, NH 03860 |
Candidate forum (Republicans).
All candidates whose names appear on the Republican Primary Ballot in Northern Carroll County are welcome to have 5 minutes to share their platforms or answer questions.
Organized by the Gibson Center for Senior Services. |
| Thursday, October 18, 2018 6:30 pm |
Nashua Public Library 2 Court Street Nashua, NH |
Meet the Candidates for NH House of Representatives (Hillsborough Districts 28-36). Organized by the League of Women Voters NH Greater Nashua unit. Public welcome; bring your questions and comments for the candidates. |
| Wednesday, October 24, 2018 12:30 to 2:30 pm |
Gibson Center 14 Grove St. North Conway, NH 03860 |
Candidates forum.
All candidates whose names appear on the November ballot in Northern Carroll County are welcome to have 5 minutes to share their platforms or answer questions.
Organized by the Gibson Center for Senior Services. |
| Thursday, October 25, 2018 6:30 pm |
Nashua Public Library 2 Court Street Nashua, NH. |
Executive Council District 5, and state senate districts 12 and 13. Organized by the League of Women Voters NH Greater Nashua unit. Public welcome; bring your questions and comments for the candidates. |