If you plan to vote in the Aug. 11 primary, local Democrats and Republicans are making sure you have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates.
On July 11, the Republican Party of Door County will host its Celebration of America event featuring Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany; 1st Senate District candidates Barb Bittner, Jacob VandenPlas, Katie Baney and Nic Cravillion; Door County sheriff candidates Carl Waterstreet and Curt Vandertie; and state Rep. Joel Kitchens.
Those interested can contact the Republican Party of Door County to RSVP for the event, which begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Lodge at Leathem Smith.
On July 26, the Democratic Party of Door and Kewaunee Counties, Indivisible Door County and Northern Door Activism will host a similar event at the Brussels Community Center beginning at 1 p.m. Candidates invited to attend include all Democratic contenders for governor, 1st Senate District candidate Mark Becker, U.S. House candidates Rick Crosson, Mark Scheffler and Katrina deVille, state Assembly candidate Renee Paplham, Door County Sheriff Tammy Sternard and Door County clerk of courts candidates Pamela Parks and Shannon Lauder. Registration information for the event can be found below.
The Aug. 11 primary will set the stage for the Nov. 3 general election.
