The Camas School District Legislative Advocacy Committee is inviting voters to a free, nonpartisan candidate forum on Monday, October 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Discovery High School, 5125 NW Nanhenrickson Way, Camas. The event is designed to help residents learn directly from the six candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives and the Washington State Legislature about their views on public education.
Who will be on the stage
Representing Washington’s 3rd U.S. Congressional District are incumbent Republican John Braun and Democratic challenger Marie Gluesenkamp‑Perez. In the 17th State Legislative District, voters will hear two races:
- Position 1 – Republican Ben Chrisley and Democrat Kevin Waters
- Position 2 – Republican Diana Perez and Democrat David Stubbe
All six candidates have accepted the invitation and will answer the same set of questions prepared by the Legislative Advocacy Committee.
Format and rules
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; the moderated Q&A begins at 6:30 p.m. Camas High School students and committee members will serve as moderators, ensuring each candidate receives equal time. The forum will be recorded for later viewing. To keep the focus on policy, the committee has prohibited the distribution of campaign literature, the display of campaign signs, and any solicitation of donations inside the school building.
Why the forum matters
This is the first time the Camas School District Legislative Advocacy Committee has organized a public forum specifically for education‑focused questions. With the November 3 general election only weeks away, the event offers parents, teachers, and community members a direct line to the candidates’ positions on school funding, curriculum standards, teacher recruitment, and other issues that affect families daily.
Local leaders have emphasized that an informed electorate is essential for protecting the interests of traditional families and ensuring that public schools remain strong pillars of the community. By providing a neutral venue, the committee hopes to foster respectful dialogue and help voters make choices that align with their values and the Constitution.
How to attend
The forum is open to the public and free of charge. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to secure seating. For those unable to attend in person, the recording will be posted on the Camas School District website after the event.
Community members who have questions for the candidates are invited to submit them in advance through the district’s website. The committee will select a representative sample of these questions for the live session.
For more information, contact the Camas School District Legislative Advocacy Committee at [email protected] or visit the district’s website.
Original reporting: Clark County Today (Vancouver WA) — read the source article.
