Incumbent Republican Congressman Tim Walberg and Democratic challenger Gretchen Driskell are featured in this hour long forum beginning at noon. Walberg has represented Michigan's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. Representative from 2007-2009 and again from 2011 – present. Driskell, the first female mayor of Saline, held that position for 14 years. From 2012 to 2017 Driskell was a member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing District 52.
The forum will be moderated by Kathy Schmaltz. Schmaltz, a former TV News Anchor/Writer at WILX-TV 10 for 14 years and host of “In Focus” a cable interview show featuring political leaders and others discussing major issues and public policy is an experienced moderator of political debates in Congressional, State and Local races.
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The forum will also be available on our website and all social media platforms.
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