Caledonia-Essex House Candidates to Debate in Kirby Thursday

Candidates for the Caledonia-Essex House race will appear in Kirby on Thursday, Oct. 15 for a public forum as they vie for votes in the Nov. 3 election. Organized by residents Tracy Sherbrook and Alex Donn, the event will happen in the Kirby Town Hall. A potluck meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the debate starting at 6:30 p.m. There are five candidates competing for the two seats in the district, which is composed of Concord, Kirby and St. Johnsbury. The candidates are Brandolyn Bradley, Amanda Cochrane, Debbie Dolgin, Steve Dolgin and Heather Young. Bradley is running as an Independent. Cochrane and Young are running as Democrats, and the Dolgins are running as Republicans. Debbie Dolgin is an incumbent representative seeking re-election.