HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – The League of Women Voters in Hopkinsville is providing an opportunity for the community to hear from political candidates from Christian County ahead of the upcoming election. Their Ballots and Brews fundraising event will be held at Hopkinsville Brewing Company on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. where people can hear updates from current elected officials and speak with candidates.

All candidates have been invited, with Mayor JR Knight and County Magistrate Magaline Ferguson also attending. Candidates Craig Richardson, Rebecca Pepper, Jason Fleming, Erin Westerfield have confirmed their attendance. Several school board and city council seats in various cities in the county are on the ballot for Nov. 5.

“The Hopkinsville League of Women Voters feels strongly that voters meet their elected officials and candidates to learn about the people that represent them in the city, county and state,” said Mona Sheth with the League of Women Voters. “This is an ongoing mission regardless of whether we are in an election year or not. One important part of our local mission is to facilitate events, such as the fundraiser, to offer representatives and constituents to meet and talk about what is happening in our community.”

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As Election Day approaches, they encourage local voters to do their homework and learn about candidates that seek to represent them and going out and voting. The League has the mission of presenting voter information to the community in a non-partisan manner without favoring any specific candidate.

There is a $10 charge to attend the event, with the proceeds going to League allowing for payment of membership dues, the purchase of voting information materials, and cover other supplies and costs that go along with hosting forums and distributing information. HBC will have their pizza food truck on site during the event. 

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