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Tonight we have a slightly different format than we did for the presidential candidates’ forum, in which all the candidates’ representatives took questions from the moderator, the audience and each other.

Instead, tonight is segmented by each “seat” up for election.  Candidates for each seat here tonight will have a period of time with our moderator (Paul Schindler, Founding Editor-in-Chief of Gay City News) to make a statement, then hopefully (if time permits) answer questions from Paul and the audience.

So far, we’ve heard from Assembly Member and Incumbent Richard Gottfried (D, District 75), the Libertarian and Democratic candidates for Assembly District 74 and Assembly Member and Incumbent Daniel O’Donnell (D, District 69).  Assembly Member O’Donnell is running unopposed.

Now preparing to speak are Daniel Squadron (D) and John Chromczak (R), candidates for Senate District 25.  Briefly, Mr. Chromczak spoke about supports and safety for LGBT youth and Mr. Squadron is talking about developing a party platform supportive of equal marriage rights.