This Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m., candidates running to represent Wilton residents in the Connecticut General Assembly will face off at two candidate debates, and answering questions submitted by Wilton residents. Questions for the candidates can be submitted by audience members attending the debates in person as well as in advance by emailing the Wilton League of Women Voters no later than Monday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.
The debates are hosted by the Wilton League of Women Voters, Wilton Library Association, and GOOD Morning Wilton, and will be held at the Wilton Library in the Brubeck Room.
The first debate will feature candidates running for State Representative in the 42nd State House District seat: Savet Constantine (D) and Kim Healy (R) and last for approximately one hour. After a short break, the second debate will immediately follow, with candidates for the 26th State Senate District seat: Kami Evans (R) and Ceci Maher (D).
The sessions will provide community members an opportunity to ask questions of the candidates who seek to serve in Hartford and make critical decisions facing the town in the coming years.
To submit a question in advance via email:
- Include your full name — anonymous emails will not be accepted.
- Submit only one question per email.
- All questions must be applicable to all candidates and pertinent to state issues; questions targeted at one specific candidate will not be accepted.
- All questions will be screened for legibility and duplication, and may be combined or condensed with other related questions.
Constituents can watch the debates live either in-person at the Wilton Library or online on the GOOD Morning Wilton livestream. To attend in person, register through the Wilton Library’s registration link.
Additional information on the debate format and rules for questions to be submitted can be found on the Wilton League of Women Voters website.