As the race for Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania garners an unprecedented amount of voter interest across the state, AL DÍA will host a discussion for the Democratic candidates for the position.
The forum is held in collaboration with the Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University while 6ABC serves as television media sponsor.
The conversation, which will be moderated by AL DÍA staff writer John N. McGuire and 6ABC Action News anchor Walter Perez, will prioritize topics particularly relevant to Latinos, including the candidates' stances on DACA, sanctuary cities, and other immigration issues. Candidates will be questioned about their experience working with the Latino community and how they intend to serve this population as Pennsylvania's second-in-command.
More general policy topics relevant to Pennsylvanians will also be discussed, including public education, environmental issues, women’s rights, the opioid crisis, marijuana legalization and job creation. In addition, as many of the candidates have spoken of expanding the role of the lieutenant governor in the commonwealth, each one will be asked to describe their unique vision for the position.
Time will be allowed for questions from the audience as well.
Six candidates for lieutenant governor will be on the ballot for the May 15 primary. The winner will run alongside Gov. Tom Wolf in the November general election. To date, the following candidates have agreed to participate in the April 11 forum: Lt. Gov. Mike Stack, Braddock Mayor John Fetterman, Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone, and Ray Sosa.