2026 Garland County Candidate Forum
Tuesday September 22 2026 5:00PM
Garland County Library
Program Description
All countywide candidates in opposed races who will be on the Garland County ballot are invited to participate in this forum hosted by the Garland County Library, Braver Angels Arkansas, & NAACP Hot Springs Branch.
Doors open to the public for meet and greet at 5:00pm, with the forum beginning at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be available for candidates and guests.
Admission is free and open to the public, though seating is limited.
Also available to watch online on the Library's Facebook page or YouTube channel.
When
5:00PM - 8:00PM
Tuesday September 22 2026
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Where
Auditorium
Garland County Library
1427 Malvern Ave.
Hot Springs AR 71901
United States
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There's no need to register for this program. Just meet us at Garland County Library.
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