The Mesquite Republican Women are hosting their second political candidate forum of the season on Thursday, May 10 at the First Baptist Church, 700 Hardy Way in Mesquite.
“We had a very successful forum on April 11 for the Congressional District 4 republican candidates with 85 people attending the event,” said Annie Black, President of the Mesquite Republican Women’s group and a candidate herself for Mesquite City Council. “We have more than 20 republican candidates slated to attend the May 10 forum, including many running for statewide offices that represent the Mesquite area.”
The forum, which is open to the public, will begin at 5 p.m. with a meet and greet among the candidates. Beginning at 6 p.m. each candidate will give a brief speech.
Below is a list of confirmed candidates for the event:
David Ballweg – Mesquite City Council
Bob Beers – State Treasurer
Annie Black – Mesquite City Council
William Boyd – Governor
John Burrows – Virgin Valley Water District
Barbara K. Cegavske – Secretary of State
Wes Duncan – Attorney General
Chris Edwards – State Assembly
Jared L. Fisher – Governor
Dave Gibbs – US House of Representatives
Sarah Gazala – United States Senate
Joe Hardy – State Senate
Gregory S. Heiny – Clark County Sheriff
Shawn Hughes – Mesquite Constable
Brent A. Jones – Lt Governor
Ron Knecht – State Controller
Scott LaFata – Lt Governor
Minddie Lloyd – County Clerk
Aaron Manfredi – Public Administrator
L Kay Mercer – Mesquite City Council
Jeff Miller – US House of Representatives
Craig Mueller – Attorney General
Jayson Paretts – County Recorder
Michael Roberson – Lt Governor
Duane L. Thurston – Mesquite Constable
Bill Townsend – US House of Representatives
Derek Uehara – State Treasurer
Jere A. Walker – Virgin Valley Water District