Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus to Host Candidate Forum
The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus will host a general election candidate forum on Thursday, October 8, at the First Baptist Church of Progress Village. This event provides an opportunity for residents to engage with and ask questions of various…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 9, 2026 — The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus announced it will host a general election candidate forum. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 8, at the First Baptist Church of Progress Village.
This forum is designed to offer residents a platform to interact directly with candidates who will be on the ballot in the upcoming general midterm election. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with various candidates running for statewide and local offices.
The stated purpose of the event is to provide voters with direct access to candidates, allowing them to ask questions and gain a better understanding of the candidates’ platforms and positions on key issues before casting their votes. The specific statewide and local offices represented by the participating candidates were not detailed in the announcement. Information regarding the exact time of the forum was also not immediately available.
The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus is organizing the event, which will be held at the First Baptist Church of Progress Village. This gathering is intended to facilitate informed participation in the democratic process by enabling constituent engagement with those seeking public office.
Details concerning the format of the candidate interactions, such as whether it will involve speeches, Q&A sessions, or a meet-and-greet, were not provided. The list of invited or confirmed candidates was also not disclosed.
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