Senatorial Candidates' Forum

The Rehoboth Beach – Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce it will host a U.S. Senatorial Candidates’ Forum on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 beginning at 9:30 AM in the Rehoboth Beach Conventional Hall, 229 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE.  The forum will end approximately one hour and 30 minutes from the start time.

The Chamber has invited all declared candidates, U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Andrew Groff, Alex Pires and Kevin Wade. The Chairman of the Board of Directors for RBDBCC, Matt Turlinski, will introduce Edward Lewandowski, Coastal Communities Development Specialist with the Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service, who will serve as Moderator and enforce all rules and procedures.  Chip Hearn, Member of the RBDBCC Board of Directors will act as Timekeeper.

Candidates will be presented in alphabetical order and allowed a two (2) minute self-introduction.  The forum will continue with eight (8) questions prepared by RBDBCC and unknown to the candidates.  All candidates will draw two questions.  The candidate drawing the question will have one (1) minute to respond followed by a one (1) minute response from all candidates in alphabetical order.

The forum will end with a public Q & A session.  Questions taken from the floor may be no longer than one (1) minute in length and non-repetitive.  Questions may be directed to one (1) specific candidate or all candidates.  Candidates will be allowed a one (1) minute response.

For additional information please contact Kate Bell at events@beach-fun.com or (302) 227-2233 x11.  To view press release click here.

Election Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012