The Democrat and Libertarian candidates challenging U.S. Rep. Tracey Mann in the race for the Kansas District 1 seat will soon participate in a forum at the Lawrence Public Library.
The forum, hosted by Women for Kansas Lawrence/Douglas County chapter, is set for 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 in the library auditorium, 707 Vermont St.
Lauren Reinhold, a Lawrence attorney and Democratic candidate for the seat, and Steve Jacob, a retired City of Lawrence employee and the Libertarian candidate, plan to be in attendance at the forum.
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Mann, the Republican incumbent, “has given a late response that he has another engagement scheduled,” according to the event organizers.
Tai S. Edwards will ask prepared questions of the candidates.
“If not present, the candidate’s position will be noted from their record or campaign platform,” according to organizers.
The event will be recorded but not livestreamed.
Following gerrymandering in 2022, Kansas’ Big 1st district includes Lawrence along with much of the western two-thirds of the state. The rest of Douglas County is in District 2, where incumbent Rep. Derek Schmidt will face Democrat Don Coover and Libertarian John Hauer in the Nov. 3 general election.
General election dates to know:
• Tuesday, Oct. 13 — The final day to register to vote or update your voter registration for the general election. Douglas County voters can register quickly and/or request a mail ballot online at KSVotes.org.
• Wednesday, Oct. 14 — In-person advance voting begins, and advance ballots are mailed.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27 — The final day to request a mail ballot.
• Monday, Nov. 2 — In-person advance voting ends at noon.
• Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Election Day! Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your polling place at this link.
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