Dist. 19 candidates in virtual debates

The next two Wednesdays

Legislative Dist. 19 candidates will take part in virtual debates on Zoom and live streaming YouTube the next two Wednesdays.

The events are being organized by the Republican and Democratic Subcommittee for Debates/Forums for Wahkiakum County.

The 19th District includes parts of Grays Harbor, Cowlitz and Lewis counties and all of Pacific and Wahkiakum counties.On

On Wednesday, July 15, Senate candidates: Dean Takko, a Democrat from Longview; Wes Cormier, a Republican from Elma; and Jeff Wilson, a Republican from Longview, will debate at 7 p.m.

The following Wednesday, July 22, from 7-8 p.m., House candidates will debate: Position 1 candidates are Jim Walsh, a Republican from Aberdeen: Clint Bryson, a Democrat from Montesano and Marianne Everson, a Democrat from Montesano. Position 2 candidates are Brian Blake, a Democrat from Aberdeen, and Joel McEntire, a Republican from Cathlamet.

Organizers offer these instructions for joining the webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89926656968

Or iPhone one-tap :

US: +12532158782,,89926656968# or +13462487799,,89926656968#

Or Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 301 715 8592

Webinar ID: 899 2665 6968

YouTube channel: “Wahkiakum RandDteam” (Note this channel name is in two words if you search for it.)

After the webinar fills up (there is only room for 100) attendees will need to watch on YouTube. It is the same webinar, just delayed 30 seconds.

Voters have an opportunity to submit questions via email by 5 pm the day before the virtual debate to: wahkiakumrdteam@gmail.com. Attendees will not be allowed to ask questions during the virtual debate.