Amity Chamber to Present “Conversations with Candidates” October 15th

The Amity Chamber of Commerce will present “Conversations with Candidates," on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott, 136 Marsh Hill Road, Orange. The program is free, with check-in and seating at 6:15 p.m.; the program starts at 6:45 p.m.

The program is not a debate. Connecticut State Senate and House candidates will share their positions on healthcare, business competitiveness, energy costs, housing, workforce pipeline, affordability, and other topics. The conversations will be followed by a “lightning round” Q&A drawn from questions submitted by attendees.

Attendees are requested not to bring political signs or distribute literature. Proper decorum will be followed.

State Senate and House candidates scheduled to participate include:

State Senate Candidates

14th District: Representing Orange, Milford, West Haven, Woodbridge

17th District: Representing Woodbridge, Bethany,  Ansonia, Derby (partial listing)

• Owen Weaver - 14th District (R)
• Jorge Cabrera - 17th District (D)*
• John-Paul Dorais - 17th District (R)

State House of Representatives

114th District: Representing Orange, Woodbridge, Derby, Hamden

117th District: Representing Orange, Milford, West Haven

119th District: Representing Orange, Milford

• Mary Welander - 114th (D)*
• Ray Collins - 117th District (R)
• Alex Armstrong - 119th (D)
• Kathy Kennedy - 119th (R)*

*Incumbent

All attendees are requested to register and submit their questions in advance by visiting https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/96sb23d