The CEPE to host candidate forum Oct. 6
The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement (CEPE) at Luther College is hosting a nonpartisan candidate forum at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Center for Faith and Life Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
Carly Foster, professor of political science at Luther College, will open the forum with a presentation describing the public offices for which the participating candidates are running. Candidates will then share a three-minute introductory statement followed by a moderated Q&A featuring written questions from the audience.
The CEPE invited all candidates from all parties who are running for federal, state and local offices as listed on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. Twelve candidates accepted the invitation to participate in the candidate forum.
“With intentional protocols and a code of conduct for candidates and audience members, this forum seeks to be a respectful and positive experience of democracy for all,” said Andy Hageman, director of the Center for Ethics and Public Engagement and professor of English at Luther.
Candidates who have indicated they will attend the event are listed below. Because campaign schedules are fluid, the CEPE cannot guarantee attendance of particular candidates.
U.S. Senator
Thomas Laehn (L)
U.S. Representative District 2
Dave Bushaw, independent
Lindsay James (D)
Secretary of State
Ryan Peterman (D)
Auditor of State
Taylor Wettach (D)
Treasurer of State
John Norwood (D)
State Representative, District 63
Michael R. Bergan (R)
Jeff Thurlow (D)
Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors
Mark Faldet (D) District 2
Daniel W. Kirkeby (R) District 2
Patrick Ryan (D) District 1
Winneshiek County Attorney
Charles Crain
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“This is going to be a hilariously fun night,” said Susan Potvin, director of programming and outreach.
Convocation begins at 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3Â in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall.Â
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