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2023 Candidates debates
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The League of Women Voters of New Canaan together with our co-sponsor, New Canaan Public Access Channel 79, held our 2023 Candidates Debates from 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the New Canaan Town Hall Meeting Room on Monday, October 23rd.
The program, featuring the First Selectman and Board of Education candidates, is available online to viewers anywhere through the Channel 79 YouTube Channel in addition to being broadcast on Cablevision Channel 79 and Facebook Live. The evening was organized into three separate debates, the First Selectman, followed by the Board of Education (4- and 2-Year Terms). A link to each separate debate video is available below, or directly through NCTV79. |
Debate Schedule:
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm First Selectman Debate
7:15 pm - 9 pm Board of Education Debate (Both 4- and 2-Year Terms)
Questions? Please email us!
6:30 pm - 7:15 pm First Selectman Debate
7:15 pm - 9 pm Board of Education Debate (Both 4- and 2-Year Terms)
Questions? Please email us!
First Selectman Debate
Board of Education 4-Year Term Debate
Board of Education 2-Year Term Debate
2022 Candidates debates
Lwvnc annual debate
Our annual, virtual Candidates Debate was held on Thursday, October 20th in partnership with NCTV Channel 79.
NEW: Scroll down to find the individual debates for seats that represent your districts. Not sure which New Canaan Voting District you're in? Click here to find out!
More places to watch: You can watch the recording on NCTV 79 on your TV, NCTV 79's YouTube page, and on the League of Women Voters of New Canaan's Facebook page. With our new format, you can tune in solely for the debates with candidates running for offices that cover your district. Learn more here.
NEW: Scroll down to find the individual debates for seats that represent your districts. Not sure which New Canaan Voting District you're in? Click here to find out!
More places to watch: You can watch the recording on NCTV 79 on your TV, NCTV 79's YouTube page, and on the League of Women Voters of New Canaan's Facebook page. With our new format, you can tune in solely for the debates with candidates running for offices that cover your district. Learn more here.
NEW CANAN VOTING DISTRICTS 2 & 6
House District 42
Keith Denning (D) & Kim Healy (R)
NEW CANAN VOTING DISTRICTS 1 & 3
House District 125
Victor Alvarez (D) & Tom O'Dea (R)
NEW CANAN VOTING DISTRICTS 4 & 5
House District 142
Lucy Dathan (D) & Don Mastronardi (R)
NEW CANAN VOTING DISTRICTS 3, 5 & 6
Senate District 26
Toni Boucher (R) & Ceci Maher (D)
NEW CANAN VOTING DISTRICTS 1, 2 & 4
Senate District 36
Trevor Crow (D) & Ryan Fazio (R)
Lwvct annual debates
Learn more about the League of Women Voters of Connecticut's debates for State and Federal races including Secretary of the State, Governor, US Congress, and US Senate (as well as submit questions for candidates participating in those debates!) by clicking here.
2021 Candidates debate
On Tuesday, October 19th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m, the League of Women Voters of New Canaan held our annual Candidates Debate.
New Canaan’s 2021 Municipal Election is on Tuesday, November 2nd. The League of Women Voters of New Canaan will host the annual Candidates Debate as a virtual livestream October 19th, beginning promptly at 7:00 pm. The debate is limited to candidates running in contested races, so only those standing for the Board of Education (4-year and 2-year terms) will participate. Candidates will debate in person in the New Canaan Town Hall Meeting Room, led by moderator Laura Smits, President of the LWVCT.
NCTV79 broadcast the 90-minute debate, which was also available over livestream via the League of Women Voters of New Canaan's Facebook page and YouTube.com/NCTV79. Following last year’s format, attendance was strictly limited to candidates and LWVCT debate staff.
Please note:
- Following National League of Women Voters policy and Federal Communications Commission’s regulations, the debate will include a minimum of two participating candidates for contested municipal seats only. “Empty chair debates” risk giving one candidate an opportunity to promote his or her campaign, which can be viewed as improper electioneering activity.
- Recordings of this event may not be used without the express written approval of the New Canaan LWV except by media who have registered and are reporting the event.
New Canaan’s 2021 Municipal Election is on Tuesday, November 2nd. The League of Women Voters of New Canaan will host the annual Candidates Debate as a virtual livestream October 19th, beginning promptly at 7:00 pm. The debate is limited to candidates running in contested races, so only those standing for the Board of Education (4-year and 2-year terms) will participate. Candidates will debate in person in the New Canaan Town Hall Meeting Room, led by moderator Laura Smits, President of the LWVCT.
NCTV79 broadcast the 90-minute debate, which was also available over livestream via the League of Women Voters of New Canaan's Facebook page and YouTube.com/NCTV79. Following last year’s format, attendance was strictly limited to candidates and LWVCT debate staff.
Please note:
- Following National League of Women Voters policy and Federal Communications Commission’s regulations, the debate will include a minimum of two participating candidates for contested municipal seats only. “Empty chair debates” risk giving one candidate an opportunity to promote his or her campaign, which can be viewed as improper electioneering activity.
- Recordings of this event may not be used without the express written approval of the New Canaan LWV except by media who have registered and are reporting the event.
District 36 Special Election Debate
The upcoming State Senate Special Election carries a lot of weight for New Canaan residents and businesses. The League of Women Voters held a debate with the candidates in the Connecticut State Senate District 36 Special Election. NCTV79 will be replaying the program starting on August 13 as well as making it available on-demand here for all interested viewers.
"The LWV Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan presented the Candidate Forum Debate for the Connecticut State Senate District 36 Special Election to be held on August 17th. Kay Maxwell, Past President of the LWV US and Connecticut, led the 60 minute discussion with the candidates: John Blankley (Pt. Cand.), Ryan Fazio (R) and Alexis Gevanter (D) on Friday August 6th 2021 at 7pm.”
"The LWV Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan presented the Candidate Forum Debate for the Connecticut State Senate District 36 Special Election to be held on August 17th. Kay Maxwell, Past President of the LWV US and Connecticut, led the 60 minute discussion with the candidates: John Blankley (Pt. Cand.), Ryan Fazio (R) and Alexis Gevanter (D) on Friday August 6th 2021 at 7pm.”
(L-R) Kay Maxwell, Past President of the LWV US and Connecticut, John Blankley (Pt. Cand.), Ryan Fazio (R) and Alexis Gevanter (D)