For the first time, the Republican Town and City Committees of Marion, Mattapoisett, Rochester, Fairhaven, Acushnet, New Bedford, Dartmouth and Westport are joining together to host a Southcoast Meet the Candidates Night on Thurs., 10/22
The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 57 Fairhaven Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. Light snacks will be served at 6:00 PM, and the program will begin at 6:30 PM.
EVERY voter is welcome! Voters of all political affiliations are invited to meet Republican candidates seeking federal, state and county office ahead of the November 3 election.
Candidates expected to attend include:
• Shawn Oliver — Lieutenant Governor
• Elizabeth Dionne — State Treasurer
• Tyler Macallister — U.S. House, 9th Congressional District
• Boomer Amaral — State Senate, 1st Bristol and Plymouth District
• Robert McConnell — State Senate, 2nd Bristol and Plymouth District
• Justin Thurber — State House, 5th Bristol District
• Jesse St. Gelais — State House, 8th Bristol District
• Chester Tam — State House, 9th Bristol District
• Brendalee Smith — State House, 10th Bristol District
• Anthony O’Brien — Plymouth County Commissioner
The eight participating committees invite Southcoast residents to attend and meet the candidates.
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