The Leagues of Women Voters of Kent, Mid-Shore (Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot ) , and Queen Anne’s Counties will present a District 1 Congressional Candidate Forum at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at the Todd Performing Arts Center, Chesapeake College. Dr. Stuart Bounds, President Emeritus, Chesapeake College, will serve as Moderator.

Participating Congressional Candidates are: Muir Boda (Libertarian), Michael Calpino (Unaffiliated), and John LaFerla (D). Andy Harris (R), incumbent, will not participate. Calpino and LaFerla are write-in candidates. Douglas Rae (Unaffiliated) has withdrawn from the race.

The media should contact the Erica Tecce at the Todd Performing Arts Center (410/827-5813) or etecce@chesapeake.edu for instructions as to locations where cameras and other equipment may be set up.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to all citizens of voting age.