Second Newtown DTC, League Of Women Voters Candidates Forum Rescheduled
UPDATE (Friday, May 1, 2026): Newtown DTC Chair Alex Villamil has contacted The Newtown Bee to announce the second forum has been postponed. The new date is reflected below.
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Newtown Democratic Town Committee will again welcome the League of Women Voters of Northern Fairfield County as moderator for the second of two planned “Meet the Democratic Candidates for the 106th District” events. The first was conducted Monday, April 20, at Newtown Community Center (see related story: Meet The Democrats: Democratic State Rep Candidates Discuss Community Issues At Public Forum).
The second will return to the community center, 8 Simpson Street, on Friday, May 22, at 7 pm.
Participating candidates include Michelle Embree Ku and Brandon Moore.
The in-person Q&A session will again provide residents with the opportunity to hear directly from the Democratic candidates for state representative in the 106th District. The program will begin with brief introductory remarks from the candidates, followed by a 30-minute moderated question segment led by the League of Women Voters of Northern Fairfield County, featuring questions submitted in advance by district residents.
The program will conclude with a 30-minute audience Q&A session and brief closing statements from each candidate.
Residents are encouraged to submit questions in advance; use newtownctdems@gmail.com.
Appreciated the opportunity to hear from both candidates as we were present for the College Dems forum but only heard from Brandon Moore. It was an opportunity to see who can unseat the Republican incumbent and there is no doubt that Brandon Moore should be the Democratic candidate. One concerned parent posed a question about discrimination unaddressed by the school district and interestingly enough, Michelle Ku, who proudly speaks of her Board membership years, said little, while Brandon Moore passionately addressed the issue along with his experience as an Apache Helicopter Commander. This family is supporting Brandon Moore. We need change and someone who is not afraid to disagree, especially about the rising costs of living in Newtown.
Enjoyed the forum which only confirmed my support for Brandon Moore as the Democratic candidate to run for the state representative position. Brandon Moore did not waiver about his duty to all the people, if elected, when an issue presents itself that requires that he voice a difference of opinion for the wellbeing of Newtown residents. If Michelle Ku’s 16 years have led to her loyalty being to other elected officials, as she implied, then Newtown is going to continue to witness actions that do not protect its residents. She could not unseat republican, Mitch Bolinsky, during a Blue Wave, and once again, will not do it now. Winning that seat is critical for all. That explains why her previous campaign committee now campaigns for Brandon Moore. It explains all the endorsements he has received from local elected democratic officials. It’s why we need Brandon Moore to be the democratic candidate to run for state representative.