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Presented by the Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek Chambers of Commerce...
Attend this event to meet candidates running for election to represent Gilbert, Chandler, and Queen Creek - including candidates for Congressional District 5, Legislative Districts 13 and 14, as well as Town/City Councils.*
Candidate Forums will be hosted for Congressional District 5 and all represented Legislative Districts. Town/City Councils will participate in the Meet & Greet only, no forum.
This meet-and-greet event format fosters direct interaction between community members and candidates, providing a platform for meaningful dialogue and informed voting decisions.
*Candidates of these races have been invited to participate. Their attendance is not guaranteed.
Event Schedule:
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
| Room 1 | Room 2 | Room 3 |
| Candidate Tabling All Town/City Councils Legislative District 13 Legislative District 14 Congressional District 5 |
N/A | N/A |
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
| Room 1 | Room 2 | Room 3 |
| Candidate Tabling All Town/City Councils Legislative District 13 Legislative District 14 |
Candidate Forum Congressional District 5 |
N/A |
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
| Room 1 | Room 2 | Room 3 |
| Candidate Tabling All Town/City Councils Congressional District 5 |
Candidate Forum Legislative District 13 |
Candidate Forum Legislative District 14 |
Why Attend?
- Informed Voting: Gain a clear understanding of each candidate's platform and vision.
- Community Engagement: Participate in the democratic process and voice your concerns.
- Direct Interaction: Speak directly with candidates and fellow community members.
Confirmed Candidates Include:
- City of Chandler Council (Meet & Greet)
- Lisa Askey
- Angel Encinas
- Joe Granado
- Ron Hardin
- Jane Posten
- Cicely Rocha-Miller
- Matt Orlando
- Jeff Weninger
- Town of Gilbert (Meet & Greet)
- Chuck Bongiovanni
- Bobbi Buchli
- Joel Coen
- Beth Goulden
- Bill Spence
- Jim Torgeson
- Town of Queen Creek (Meet & Greet)
- Bryan McClure (4 PM to 5 PM only)
- Dawn Oliphant (4 PM to 5 PM only)
- Legislative District 13 (Meet & Greet/Candidate Forum)
- Kristie O'Brien (Senate)
- Racquel "Rockee" Armstrong (House)
- Kevin Hartke (House)
- Debra Schinke (House)
- Jacob Weinberg (House)
- Janet Weninger (House)
- Legislative District 14 (Meet & Greet/Candidate Forum)
- Stephanie Walsh (Senate)
- Tyler Farnsworth (House)
- Laurin Hendrix (House)
- Mary Rose (House)
- Congressional District 5 (Meet & Greet/Candidate Forum)
- Brian Hualde
- Chris James
- Daniel Keenan
- Elizabeth Lee
When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction, including but not limited to marketing, promotional purposes, publication, distribution, and public display, without further authorization or compensation.
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Date and Time
Wednesday May 6, 2026
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM MST
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert
Conference and Reception Center
1800 S. Santan Village Pkwy
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Fees/Admission
Registration is being coordinated through the Gilbert Chamber. Please register here.
Contact Information
Grant Thompson
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