Candidates forum: A candidates forum will be held in Laurel Jan. 30 for Democrats and Republicans running in the special election for Prince George's County Executive.

In-person and live stream: The forum is open to the public and will be held in-person at Laurel Boys and Girls Club as well as live streamed. This announcement will be updated with the link.

Straw poll: A straw poll will be conducted during the event. 

Moderators: The panel will feature several moderators representing academia, the faith community, workers and the media: 

• Alvin Thorton, former educator
• Rev. Lesyle Dwight, Community of Hope AME Church
• Kayla Mock, UFCW Local 400 Political Director 
• Kevin Leonard, Laurel History Boys, Voice of Laurel Editor
• Ebony Morris, White House Correspondent, American Urban Radio Network

Sponsors:

• The Solid Foundation Inc.
• Vision Quest
• Bruce D. McKoy Nonprofit Training Center
• Elevate By SMW

Other groups involved in this event: 

• Latino Democrats of Prince George’s County, Prince George’s County Young Democrats, Prince George's County NAACP, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, University of Maryland Student Government Association
• PG Changemakers, Life After Release, Helping Ourselves Transform
• Prince George’s Community Television

This announcement was updated Jan. 17 to include the event sponsors and an additional moderator.