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The League of Women Voters of Henderson County has scheduled two opportunities in September for voters to meet and question candidates for election to local, state and federal offices. Both events are free and open to the public.

A candidate meet and greet allowing voters to meet and speak with candidates for election to various local, state and federal offices is scheduled for noon-2 p.m. Saturday Sept. 21, at Patton Park Large Pavilion, 1730 Asheville Highway. Each candidate will have a table to display materials and to speak with constituents.

Sheila Franklin and Erik Weber, the Republican and Democratic candidates for the Henderson County Commission District 2 seat, will participate in a candidate forum from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at First Congregational Church, 1735 Fifth Avenue W.

Paul Goebel, retired Henderson County teacher and LWVHC member, will moderate the forum. Questions from the League of Women Voters will address topics of current interest to voters; audience members will also have an opportunity to submit written questions to the candidates. Each candidate will be given equal time to respond, much like a moderated debate. After the questions, there will be time for attendees to speak individually with the candidates.

All candidates for federal, state and local elections have been invited to participate in the League's fall candidate events. Two more candidate forums are planned for October for candidates for Mills River Town Council, Hendersonville City Council and Henderson County School Board.

Voters may also use the League of Women Voters award-winning website Vote411.org to get information on candidates as well as general information about voting.