Election 2022: Candidates meet for public forum
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Mitchell Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee sponsoring informational evening
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The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee hosted a candidate forum for those running in the upcoming local election for District 20 House of Representatives and the Mitchell Board of Education.
The forum was held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, at the Dakota Wesleyan University Sherman Center, and was open to the public.
The forum began with candidates for District 20 state representative, followed by candidates for the Mitchell Board of Education.
What is a candidate forum?
A candidate forum is a public event where candidates running for office are given the opportunity to express their positions on issues. All candidates from both races have been invited to participate in the forum.
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