Location
The League of Women Voters of Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Roselle-Bloomingdale, and Wheaton invite the public to attend a moderated candidate forum for contested congressional districts and DuPage countywide candidates from 5:30-8:55 pm on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Wheaton City Hall located at 303 W. Wesley St. in Wheaton.
Voters will hear directly from candidates and become informed about issues in DuPage County before the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, General Election. Attendees will hear candidates’ platforms and priorities and can ask questions on important topics.
- 5:30-6:30 PM: Congressional District 3 - Delia Ramirez (D) and John Booras (R)
- 6:35-6:40 PM: Circuit Court Clerk - three-minute remarks from Candice Adams (D)
- 6:45-7:20 PM: DuPage County Coroner - Judith Lukas (D) and Richard Jorgensen (R)
- 7:25-8:00 PM: DuPage County Auditor - William "Bill" White (D) and Bob Grogan (R)
- 8:05-8:40 PM: DuPage County Recorder - Elizabeth (Liz) Chaplin (D) and Nicole Prater (R)
- 8:45-8:48 PM Illinois District 47 - three-minute remarks from Jackie Williamson (D)
- 8:50 -8:53 PM: Illinois District 48 - three minute remarks from Maria Vesey (D)
- 8:55 PM Closing remarks by League moderator
Since the DuPage County State’s Attorney position is unopposed, it will not be part of this Candidate Forum.
How Does a League Candidate Forum Work?
The League of Women Voters has been nonpartisan since 1920, meaning it neither supports nor opposes any political party or candidate. The League hosts candidate forums only for contested races, inviting all candidates on the ballot. If only one candidate is present, they can give a three-minute introductory statement, but no forum is held. No surrogates are allowed.
Candidate forums are moderated by trained, non-partisan volunteers. Each candidate gets equal time for an opening statement and to answer audience questions. Audience members submit questions on notecards, which the League reviews for relevance. Questions are asked in rotation to ensure all candidates have a chance to respond, followed by closing statements.
“This is a vital opportunity for voters to be informed and make their voices heard,” said Maury Goodman, President, League of Women Voters of Wheaton. "We encourage everyone to attend, ask questions, and participate in shaping our community’s future.”
You do not need to be a member to attend a League candidate forum. Wheaton Public Access will record and broadcast the forum and a link will be posted on the DuPage LWV websites.
For more information, contact Maury Goodman at wheatonlwvil [at] gmail.com.