Imperial County Democrats to host two forums next month

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - The Imperial County Democrats are hosting two public political forums next month.

According to Imperial County Democrats, the forums will feature bipartisan candidates running for local and state office in this year's election cycle.

The first forum is taking place Thursday, April 9, 2026, and will feature candidates running for the Imperial Irrigation District and California State Assembly, District 36.

The second forum is taking place Thursday, April 16, 2026, and will feature candidates running for County Judge, County Assessor and the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.

During both forums, running from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hidalgo Hall, Imperial County residents are provided an opportunity to hear from candidates, ask questions and learn more about them ahead of the June 2 primary election.

All candidates in the respective races were invited to participate, and the forums, according to Imperial County Democrats, are "intended to encourage civic engagement and help voters make informed decisions about the candidates on the ballot."