The League conducts candidate forums prior to elections. We hold forums for candidates running for State and Congressional office, school boards, township boards, city councils and even library boards. Whether the forums are in-person or virtual, they are recorded and available to the public here. All candidates appearing on the ballot (and write-in candidates who have been certified by the City Clerk) are invited to the forum.
The LWV provides candidate forums as an opportunity for candidates to express their views related to their candidacy. Statements expressed by the candidates are not endorsed nor opposed by the LWV. Also, the LWV does not certify any candidate responses to questions as accurate. Voters are encouraged to fact-check information shared at the forum.
All the candidates running in the General Election were also invited to participate in the LWV's non-partisan Voter Guide. Visit VOTE411.org and enter your address to see all the races and candidates on your ballot.
CANTON TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
Click here to view the recording of the forum held on September 23, 2024. Two candidates are running for one position as the Canton Township Supervisor (4 year term). Both candidates participated in the forum.
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP CLERK
Click here to view the recording of the forum held on September 23, 2024. Two candidates are running for one position as the Plymouth Township Clerk (4 year term). Both candidates participated in the forum.
LIVONIA BOARD OF EDUCATION
Click here to view the recording of the forum held on September 18, 2024. Five candidates are running for four vacant seats on the Board of Education (4 year terms). All five candidates participated in the forum.
NORTHVILLE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Click here to view the recording of the forum held on 9-12-2024. Seven candidates are running for 4 seats on the Board (4 year terms). All 7 candidates participated in the forum.
PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE CANDIDATES
Click here to view the recording of the forum held on 06-25-2024 for the Republican and Democratic candidates running for the Plymouth Township Board of Trustees in the primary election on August 6, 2024. All the candidates from both parties were invited to attend. Seven candidates are running in the Nov. 5, 2024 election for the 4 seats on the Board. All of them appear in this recording except for Mark Clinton (R).
MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT CANDIDATES
Click here to view the recording of the forum held on 9-26-24 for the two seats available on the Supreme Court. Four non-partisan candidates are running, all were invited to attend. Three appear in the forum, but Candidate Mark Fink was unable to attend.
CANTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEE CANDIDATES
Click here to view the recording of the forum held on 6-24-2024 for the Republican and Democratic candidates running for the Canton Township Board of Trustees in the primary election on August 6, 2024. All the candidates from both parties were invited to attend. Nine candidates are running in the Nov. 5, 2024 election for the 4 seats on the Board. Several of them appear in this video (A. Ansary, S. Foster, T. Ganguly, T. Grable and J. Graunke.) Several candidates did not attend the forum: Kate Borninski (D), John Anthony (F), Marko Kozina (R) and Tammy Haggergy (NPA).
Ownership of these recordings resides with the League of Women Voters of NW Wayne County . The candidates and their supporters agree not to use the forum video recording, portions of the forum or any audio clips, video clips or transcripts for political advertising, or other purposes without the expressed written permission of the League of Women Voters of NW Wayne County.
