Candidates in local, state and federal races are expected tonight at a political forum sponsored by the Brainerd Unity Group.
Candidates for Chattanooga City Council, state House, state Senate and U.S. House District 3 have all been invited, said organizer Candy Corneliussen.
Questions have been submitted by citizens, Corneliussen said, but it's unclear how many candidates will show up. She said nonincumbents have been more responsive than incumbents.
Political blogger Joe Lance will be the moderator.
IF YOU GO
• What: Candidate meet-and-greet and political forum
• When: 5:30-7 p.m. today
• Where: Eastgate Complex, 5600 Brainerd Road (Food court entrance)
• Cost: Free
Candidates who have confirmed
• Frank Eaton, Democrat, House District 27
• State Rep. JoAnne Favors, D-Chattanooga, House District 28
• Johnny Horne, Republican, House District 28
• Sandy Smith, Democrat, House District 30
• Chattanooga City Councilman Andraé McGary, Democrat, Senate District 10
• Dr. Mary Headrick, Democrat, 3rd Congressional District, U.S. House
• State Sen. Andy Berke, D-Chattanooga, candidate for mayor
Candidates who have not confirmed
• State Rep. Richard Floyd, Republican, House District 27
• State Rep. Vince Dean, Republican, House District 30
• Todd Gardenhire, Republican, Senate District 10
• Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, R-Tenn., 3rd Congressional District, U.S. House
Source: Brainerd Unity Group