LWV Huntington is gearing up for election season with two “Meet the Candidates Debates” in October allowing voters to compare and contrast candidates’ positions and make an informed choice. All qualifying candidates for Huntington Town offices and Suffolk County legislative districts in Huntington have been invited to participate. The live, free events are open to all; both will be recorded and posted in their entirety on LWV’s YouTube channel.
Town of Huntington
The debate for Town of Huntington Candidates will be held at the Walt Whitman High School, 301 W Hills Rd, Huntington Station, NY on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 7-9pm. Invited candidates include:
- Town Clerk candidates Andrew Raia (R) and Linda Davis Valdez (D)
- Receiver of Taxes candidates Jillian Guthman (D) and Pamela Velastegui (R)
- Town Council Candidates Jen Hebert (D) Don McKay (D) Theresa Mari (R) and Brooke Lupinacci (R)
Suffolk County Legislature
The debate for Suffolk County Legislature candidates will be held at Harborfields Public Library on October 24, 2023, from 7-9pm.
- SC Legislative District 18 candidates Stephanie Bontempi (R) and Dr. Eve Krief (D)
- SC Legislative District 17 candidates Tom Donnelly (D) and Catherine Corrella (R)
- SC Legislative District 16 candidates Manual Esteban (R) and Rebecca Sannin (D)
Audience members at the debates can submit questions that will be vetted for use in the debate.