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It is our goal that each and every candidate, issue spokesperson, and voter will take advantage of this opportunity to affirm the value of our democratic processes.

Mark your calendars for September 24, 29, 30 and October 9, 2025, for these important county-wide events.

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The League of Women Voters of Geauga (LWVG) hosted four candidate forums prior to Ohio’s November 4, 2025, General Election.

Kenston Forum - September 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Robert A. Lee Auditorium

Cardinal Forum - September 29, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Cardinal Elementary School

Chardon Forum - September 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Chardon Middle School LGI Room

West Geauga Forum - October 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

West Geauga Middle School Cafeteria

Each race is subject to the LWVG Empty Chair Policy, which has been updated as of June 2023. Please note that the League will not communicate reasons for non-participation from candidates.

Kenston Forum

Kenston Final 2025

Kenston Forum Video Recording

Thank you to Kenston Local Schools for recording the candidate forum for our organization on September 24, 2025.

You can view it in its entirety here or on our YouTube channel.

Cardinal Forum

Cardinal Final

Cardinal Forum Video Recording

Thank you to Kenston Local Schools for recording the candidate forum for our organization on September 29, 2025.

You can view it in its entirety here or on our YouTube channel.

Chardon Forum

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Chardon Forum Video Recording

Thank you to Kenston Local Schools for recording the candidate forum for our organization on September 30, 2025.

You can view it in its entirety here or on our YouTube channel.

West geauga Forum

West Geauga Final Final

West Geauga Forum Video Recording

Thank you to Kenston Local Schools for recording the candidate forum for our organization on October 9, 2025.

You can view it in its entirety here or on our YouTube channel.

QUESTION CRITERIA & Portal

For Questions to Be Considered at a League of Women Voters of Geauga Candidate Forum, they must be:

Relevant

Is the question pertinent to the office? For example, a township trustee has no control over the Affordable Care Act.

Clearly Stated

Is the question presented in clear, unambiguous language that is easily understood?

Concise

Does the question omit unnecessary information and unimportant details?

Focused

Does the question focus on one, specific question? Multiple-part questions are less likely to be asked.

Informative

Is the question likely to elicit responses that help voters make informed choices?