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)