The Martinez Gazette will host a candidate debate for all Martinez City Council candidates and congressional candidates in Districts 5 and 11. Republicans Randy Loftin (CD-5) and Virginia Fuller (CD-11) will speak. This debate will be open to the public and free to attend.

Candidates for each office will be called for a panel debate where two moderators from the Gazette will ask questions prepared by the newspaper. At the end of each debate, audience questions submitted throughout the evening will be reviewed by the Gazette and select questions will be presented to each candidate.

Candidates should confirm their attendance by emailing editor@martinezgazette.com or by calling the Gazette at (925) 228-6400.