1st Congressional District Candidates To Debate In West Hartford, How To Watch

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Candidates running to represent Connecticut's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives will participate in a public debate Thursday, Oct. 22, at West Hartford Town Hall.

The League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford, in partnership with West Hartford Community Interactive (WHCI), will host the debate at 7:30 p.m. in Room 314 of West Hartford Town Hall, 50 S. Main St.

The three candidates identified in the debate announcement are:

• Democrat Luke Bronin, former Hartford mayor.

• Republican Amy Chai.

• Green Party Mary Sanders.

The trio is seeking the 1st Congressional District seat currently held by longtime incumbent State Rep. John Larson, D-1st District, who was defeated in the Democratic primary in August and opted not to seek re-election as an independent.

The debate is open to the public, with organizers particularly encouraging eligible voters from the 27 municipalities within Connecticut's 1st Congressional District to attend.

Doors will open at 7 p.m., and parking will be available in the town hall parking lot and on surrounding streets.

A nonpartisan League of Women Voters member from outside the 1st Congressional District will moderate the discussion.

The district includes Barkhamsted, Berlin, Bloomfield, Bristol, Colebrook, Cromwell, East Granby, East Hartford, East Windsor, part of Glastonbury, Granby, Hartford, Hartland, Manchester, part of Middletown, New Hartford, Newington, Portland, Rocky Hill, South Windsor, Southington, part of Torrington, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Winchester, Windsor and Windsor Locks.

How To Watch The Debate

Residents unable to attend in person can watch the debate live through several television and online options.

• Comcast Cable Channel 5: Available to viewers in West Hartford and Hartford.

• WHCI Government Channel 96: The debate will also be carried on WHCI's government-access channel.

• YouTube: The debate will be livestreamed at youtube.com/live/PL3fGMVv1xs, accessible on computers, smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.

• Community Access Television: Public access stations serving Bloomfield, Hartford and Windsor have committed to carrying the livestream. Rebroadcasts are also expected on additional public access channels.

The League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford will provide viewing information through its website and social media accounts.

The debate comes ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, when voters will choose the district's next representative in Congress.

For additional information, contact Carole Mulready of the League of Women Voters of Greater Hartford at 860-478-5760 or caroleannmul@gmail.com.

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