AARP, League of Women Voters and Northwest Public Broadcasting Announce 4th Congressional District Forum Featuring Candidates Amanda McKinney and John Duresky

AARP Washington, the League of Women Voters and Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) will host a nonpartisan candidate forum on Wednesday, September 30, featuring candidates Amanda McKinney (R) and John Duresky (D), who are seeking to represent Washington's 4th Congressional District.

The live forum will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will be livestreamed on Northwest Public Broadcasting's YouTube channel and AARP Washington's Facebook page.  It will also air on KTNW-TV before election day, and will be posted in it’s entirety on AARP Washington’s webpage shortly after airing.

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With the retirement of Rep. Dan Newhouse, voters in the 4th Congressional District will elect a new representative for the first time in more than a decade. The forum will give candidates the opportunity to discuss issues important to residents across the district and share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities facing Central Washington. It will be moderated by Matt Loveless, scholarly assistant professor of communication at Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University.

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment among AARP Washington, the League of Women Voters and Northwest Public Broadcasting to expand access to trusted, nonpartisan information and strengthen civic participation. All three nonprofit organizations are nonpartisan and do not support or oppose any political party or candidate.

"Voters deserve opportunities to hear directly from candidates about the issues that have a real impact on their daily lives," said AARP Washington State Director Marguerite Ro. "For older adults and families across Central Washington, conversations about the future of Social Security, support for family caregivers and the rising cost of living are especially important. This forum will help voters better understand where candidates stand on these and other critical issues before they cast their ballots."

"An informed electorate depends on both access to reliable information and access to the ballot box," said Beverly Johnson-Torelli of the League of Women Voters. "This forum is an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates while reinforcing the importance of voter access and participation in our democratic process. We're proud to partner in an effort that helps connect voters with the information they need to make informed choices."

"Providing communities with trusted, nonpartisan information is central to Northwest Public Broadcasting's mission," said Annie Warren, Director of Content. "By bringing voters and candidates together through this forum, we're helping create opportunities for meaningful civic engagement and informed decision-making."

Submit your questions

Voters are encouraged to help shape the conversation by submitting questions for consideration in advance of the forum.  Questions can be submitted online, and will be reviewed in advance to help ensure the forum addresses a broad range of topics and that all participating candidates are asked questions in a fair, nonpartisan format.