The race for Arizona’s 9th Congressional District is one of the most competitive in the state. This newly formed district will serve the Ahwatukee Foothills, west Chandler, west Mesa, Tempe, parts of Paradise Valley, south Scottsdale and north-central Phoenix.

KJZZ is hosting community forums before the Aug. 28 primary so you can hear what Democratic and Republican candidates have to say about the issues that matter to you, and ask them about what’s on your mind.

KJZZ reporters Mark Brodie and Steve Goldstein will host a discussion with
Republican Candidates
Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m.
at the Arizona Historical Society Museum
1300 N. College Ave.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 929-9499

Admittance is free but reservations are required. Please reserve your seats by contacting Claire Kerrigan at (480) 774-8444 or ckerrigan@rioradio.org.

KJZZ invited all seven Republican candidates to participate. To date, Travis Grantham, Vernon Parker, Martin Sepulveda and Jeff Thompson have agreed to attend.

What do you want to know about the candidates? Share your questions in advance.

KJZZ will broadcast the open question/answer session with the Republican candidates during a special edition of Here and Now on Tue., June 26 at 11 a.m. 

You can listen to the entire Republican candidate forum online at KJZZ.org.


The discussion with Democratic candidates will take place on Wed., July 25 at 6 p.m. Stay tuned for more details.



In kind support for this event is made possible by the
Arizona Historical Society Museum.