The forums will take place on April 13 and 14 for the May 7 election.
Irving’s League of Women Voters will host a series of candidate forums for area city council and school board races.
Early voting begins April 25, and the election is May 7. The candidate forums will be held on April 13 and 14.
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League of Women Voters of Texas is a nonpartisan political organization.
Here’s how to learn more about the candidates’ platforms and plans if elected.
Irving City Council forum
When: 6:30 p.m., April 13
Where: Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd.
Candidates: Brad LaMorgese is running for District 2, an at-large seat. District 1 is a three-way race with Tony Grimes, John Bloch and Ricky Ray Lightfoot Jr. In District 7, Kyle Taylor and Bryan Christopher Jones are running.
Irving ISD forum
When: 7:30 p.m., April 13
Where: Irving City Hall, 825 W. Irving Blvd.
Candidates: A. D. Jenkins and Jim Scrivner are running for District 5. Districts 6 and 7 are unopposed.
Coppell ISD forum
When: 6:30 p.m., April 14
Where: Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving
Candidates: Carol Lacy McGuire and Anthony Hill are running for Place 3. Places 1 and 2 are unopposed.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD forum
When: 7 p.m., April 14
Where: Valley Ranch Library, 401 Cimarron Trail, Irving
Candidates: Competing for three open positions are James Allen, Kim Brady, Ileana Garza-Rojas, Tara Hrbacek and Randy Schackmann
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