Candidate Forums

​Listed below are the candidate forums for the upcoming General Election on November 7, 2023.

* last updated 10/22/2023

• Athens Mayor Forum - October 3, 7:00 pm at the Athens Community Center (video here)
• Trimble Local School Board Forum - October 4, 6:30 pm at Trimble High School (video here)
• Glouster Mayor Forum - October 4, 7:45 pm at Trimble High School (video here)
• Alexander Local School Board Forum - October 4, 7:00 pm at Alexander High School (video here produced by Alexander Schools; there are some audio issues)​
• Nelsonville City Council Forum - October 10, 7:00 pm at the Lodge at Hocking College (video here)
• Federal Hocking School Board Forum - October 10, 7:00 pm at Federal Hocking High School (video here)
• Ames Township Trustees Virtual Meet the Candidates - October 13, 7:00 pm (this event was canceled)
• Coolville Village Council Meet the Candidates - October 15, 4:00 pm at Coolville United Methodist Church
• Carthage Township Trustees Virtual Meet the Candidates - October 18, 7:00 pm (video here)
• Trimble Township Trustees Virtual Meet the Candidates - October 19, 7:00 pm (video here)

The Athens County Board of Elections explains the recent changes in Ohio's elections laws and how they affect voters. This video was recorded on June 13, 2023. 

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