Lee GOP Republican Candidate Debate @FSW

We are inviting every qualified Republican running for office in 2026 to attend our Lee GOP Candidate Forum at FSW!
We will be hosting a debate, forum or meet and greet with several local races from city council to county commissioner to state representative. This event will be livestreamed on Facebook and posted to our website shortly therafter.
Mark your calendars for an afternoon of Politics with Patriots!

ROOM U102

LCREC / ECAI Candidate Forum Tentative Agenda
JULY 18 @ FSW
Building U, Room U102

*all times subject to change
3:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction
 Welcome to attendees
 Introduction of the LCREC and the Ethical Campaign & Accountability Initiative (ECAI)
 Review of Forum Rules and Procedures

3:10 PM – U.S. Congressional District 19 Candidates Enter
3:15 PM – U.S. Congressional District 19 (CD-19)
 Rapid-Fire Yes/No Questions
 2-minute speaking opportunity for each candidate

Immediately Following Presentations
CD-19 Candidate Meet & Greet
CD-19 candidates will relocate to the lobby for an optional Meet & Greet, providing attendees with an opportunity to speak with the candidates one-on-one while the remainder of the forum continues.
–Other candidates are also welcome to campaign in the lobby until it is time for their forum segment. Tables cannot be guaranteed.

3:45 PM – Florida State Representative Candidates Enter
3:50 PM – Florida State Representative Candidates
 Rapid-Fire Questions
 Moderated Question & Answer Session
 2-minute closing statement from each candidate

4:05 PM – Lee County Commission Candidates Enter
4:10 PM – Lee County Commission Candidates
 Rapid-Fire Questions
 Moderated Question & Answer Session
 2-minute closing statement from each candidate

4:30 PM – Lee County School Board Candidates Enter
4:35 PM – Lee County School Board Candidates
 Rapid-Fire Questions
 Moderated Question & Answer Session
 2-minute closing statement from each candidate

5:00 Brief Intermission/Flex debate time

5:10 PM – Mayoral Candidates Enter
5:15 PM – Mayoral Candidates
 Rapid-Fire Questions
 Moderated Question & Answer Session
 2-minute closing statement from each candidate

5:35 PM – Bonita Springs & Fort Myers Beach
Candidates Enter
5:40 PM – Bonita Springs District Council and Fort Myers Beach Town Council Candidates
 Rapid-Fire Questions
 Moderated Question & Answer Session
 2-minute closing statement from each candidate

6:00 PM – Cape Coral City Council Candidates Enter Stage
6:05 PM – Cape Coral City Council Candidates
 Rapid-Fire Questions
 Moderated Question & Answer Session
 2-minute closing statement from each candidate

6:45 PM – Forum Concludes
Additional Forum Information
 Candidates in uncontested races, as well as candidates whose opponents are not participating in the forum, will participate using the same format as contested candidates.

 These candidates will receive:
1. Rapid-Fire Questions
2. Moderated Question & Answer Session
3. A 2-minute closing statement to address the voters.
 Following the CD-19 segment, every candidate or candidate group will participate using this same format to provide voters with consistent information for each office.
 The moderator reserves the authority to adjust the schedule as necessary to accommodate participation, maintain the program timeline, and ensure an orderly, informative, and fair forum.

*times subject to change