District 2 Assembly candidates to debate Oct. 21 at Stockton's main campus

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP — The William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and The Press of Atlantic City will sponsor a debate between State Legislative District 2 Assembly candidates 7 p.m. Oct. 21. 

The debate will be held live in front of an audiance at the Campus Center Theater, 101 Vera King Drive. It will also be livestreamed, recorded and archived on the Huges Center's website.

Major party candidates, including Republican incumbents Don Guardian and Claire Swift and Democratic challengers Joanne Famularo and Maureen Rowan, have agreed to participate. Other candidates who meet minimum campaign finance thresholds and file campaign spending reports will be invited. 

    Democrat Assembly Candidates Joanne Famularo and Maureen Rowan

    Republican Assembly Candidates Don Guardian and Claire Swift
  

 “Hosting the District 2 Assembly debate advances the Hughes Center’s mission of fostering civic engagement and creating a forum for open, informed discussion of the issues that matter most to our community,” Hughes Center Director Tina Zappile said. “These debates help voters make educated choices and exemplify our commitment to amplifying local voices, connecting residents with their elected officials, and providing a platform for rigorous policy dialogue,” 

Alyssa Maurice, assistant director and head of Research and Polling at the Hughes Center, and Nicholas Huba, news and digital editor for The Press, will moderate the debate. The Press and the Hughes Center will accept suggested debate questions from members of the public in advance of the event. Only the moderators will pose questions during the debate. More information on how to propose a question will be publicized closer to Oct. 21.

Oct. 14 is the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 4 election. Early voting in New Jersey will take place from Oct. 25 to Nov. 2. 

For more information, email the Hughes Center or call 609-626-3542.