Candidate Forum, Meet-and-Greet Event

Presented by the Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek Chambers of Commerce...

Attend this event to meet candidates running for election to represent Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek - including candidates for Congressional District 5, Legislative Districts 13 and 14, as well as Town/City Councils.* 

Candidate Forums will be hosted for Congressional District 5 and all represented Legislative Districts. Town/City Councils will participate in the Meet & Greet only, no forum.

This meet-and-greet event format fosters direct interaction between community members and candidates, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and informed voting decisions.

*Candidates of these races have been invited to participate. Their attendance is not guaranteed. 

Event Schedule: 
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Room 1	Room 2	Room 3
Candidate Tabling All Town/City Councils Legislative District 13 Legislative District 14 Congressional District 5	N/A	N/A

 
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Room 1	Room 2	Room 3
Candidate Tabling All Town/City Councils Legislative District 13 Legislative District 14	Candidate Forum Congressional District 5	N/A

 
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Room 1	Room 2	Room 3
Candidate Tabling  All Town/City Councils Congressional District 5	Candidate Forum Legislative District 13	Candidate Forum Legislative District 14

Why Attend?

• Informed Voting: Gain a clear understanding of each candidate's platform and vision.
• Community Engagement: Participate in the democratic process and voice your concerns.
• Direct Interaction: Speak directly with candidates and fellow community members.

Confirmed Candidates Include:

• City of Chandler (Meet & Greet)
  • Lisa Askey
  • Angel Encinas
  • Joe Granado
  • Ron Hardin
  • Matt Orlando
  • Cicely Rocha-Miller
  • Jane Poston
  • Jeff Weninger

 

• Town of Gilbert (Meet & Greet)
  • Chuck Bongiovanni
  • Bobbi Buchli
  • Joel Coen
  • Beth Goulden
  • Bill Spence
  • Jim Torgeson

 

• Town of Queen Creek (Meet & Greet)
  • Benjamin Harrison
  • Bryan McClure (4 PM to 5 PM only)
  • Dawn Oliphant (4 PM to 5 PM only)

 

• Legislative District 13 (Meet & Greet/Candidate Forum)
  • Kristie O'Brien (Senate)
  • Racquel "Rockee" Armstrong (House)
  • Kevin Hartke (House)
  • Jacob Weinberg (House)
  • Janet Weninger (House)

            Note: Debra Schinke (House) and Julie Willoughby (Senate) are unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict.
 

• Legislative District 14 (Meet & Greet/Candidate Forum)
  • Stephanie Walsh (Senate)
  • Tyler Farnsworth (House)
  • Laurin Hendrix (House) 
  • Mary Rose (House)

             Note: Mylie Biggs (Senate) and Led Lyons (House) are unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict.
 

• Congressional District 5 (Meet & Greet/Candidate Forum)
  • ​Brian Hualde
  • Chris James
  • Daniel Keenan
  • Elizabeth Lee

               Note: Mark Lamb is unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict.

When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction, including but not limited to marketing, promotional purposes, publication, distribution, and public display, without further authorization or compensation.