Carson City – During the month of October, the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada held four voters forums, and on Tuesday October 16, in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City, candidates for state and federal offices took the stage to speak and answer audience questions. Roughly 200 people were in attendance. The moderator was Deirdre Peterson.
Congressional District 2
Republican and incumbent Mark Amodei and Democrat Clint Koble participated in the forum. The moderator was Deirdre Peterson. Members of the US House of Representatives serve two year terms.
Senate District 17
Republican and incumbent James Settelmeyer was invited but did not participate in the forum. Democrat Curtis Cannon spoke to the crowd and answered audience questions. The moderator was Deirdre Peterson. Members of the Senate serve 4-year terms, with 10 out of 21 being elected in one general election and 11 in the next.
Senate District 16
Republican and incumbent Ben Kieckhefer and Democrat Tina Davis-Hersey participated in the forum. The moderator was Deirdre Peterson. Members of the Senate serve 4-year terms, with 10 out of 21 being elected in one general election and 11 in the next.
Assembly District 39
Republican and incumbent Jim Wheeler was invited but did not participate in the forum. Mr. Wheeler, via Twitter, said he would have participated but was not invited, but either way, he did not appear. Democrat Patricia Ackerman spoke to the audience and answered questions. The moderator was Deirdre Peterson. All 42 members of the Nevada State Assembly serve 2-year terms and are elected in the general election held in even-numbered years.
Assembly District 40
Republican and incumbent Al Kramer and Democrat Autumn Zemke participated in the forum. The moderator was Deirdre Peterson. All 42 members of the Nevada State Assembly serve 2-year terms and are elected in the general election held in even-numbered years.
