LGBTQ+ Meet the Candidates Night – Statewide Candidates

LGBTQ+ Meet the Candidates Night — Statewide Candidates
Tuesday, September 1 • 5–8 PM
Join community members for an LGBTQ+ Meet the Candidates Night and hear directly from statewide candidates about how they will support the LGBTQ+ community and their commitment to advancing pro-equality issues in Ohio.
Candidates in contested races will each have time to answer questions, discuss their positions, and share their priorities with attendees.
The evening will be moderated by Columbus’ own Karen Hewitt and Siobhan Boyd-Nelson, who will keep the conversation moving, the candidates on time, and the evening engaging with humor and style.
Candidates in uncontested races will be provided table space for campaign materials and are encouraged to meet and speak directly with community members throughout the evening.
Event Details

📅 Tuesday, September 1, 2026
🕒 5–8 PM
📍 Stonewall Columbus
1160 N High St
Columbus, OH 43201

Hosted by Get the Vote Out in partnership with Equality Ohio, the League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus, and Stonewall Columbus.