The forum will feature candidates in contested races for Federal, State and County offices. Matt Pitta, News Director for Qantum Communications will moderate.

Incumbent State Representative Randy Hunt and challenger Patrick Ellis will discuss issues in the 5^th Barnstable District. Senate President Therese Murray and challenger Tom Keyes will also be in attendance. Chris Sheldon and Daniel Botelho, candidates for the newly drawn 9^th Congressional District, are also expected to attend; both are running against incumbent Bill Keating. Brian Mannal, State Representative candidate for the 2^nd Barnstable District will be in attendence.  Incumbent County Commissioners Sheila Lyons and Pat Flynn will also attend, as well as their challenger, Eric Steinhilber.

The forum will be held at the Cape Codder Resort and Spa at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, October 4^th.