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Key Points
- St. Paul AME Church will host a Vote Ready! Town Hall on Oct. 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1012 S. Park Ave. to prepare residents for the 2026 elections.
- Candidates for local, state, and federal offices will introduce themselves and discuss issues like education, public safety, housing, and economic opportunity.
- The Rev. Gerard Moss Sr. and Bobby Scott will host the nonpartisan event, and the church will not endorse any candidate or party.
The Social Action Committee of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church invites residents to attend its Vote Ready! Town Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the church, 1012 S. Park Ave.
The nonpartisan forum is designed to educate, inform and empower residents as they prepare to participate in the 2026 elections. Candidates seeking local, state and federal offices affecting the community are being invited, along with community stakeholders and advocacy organizations.
The program will provide an opportunity for participating candidates to introduce themselves, share their priorities and qualifications, and respond to questions about issues affecting Apopka and South Apopka, according to a St. Paul news release. Discussion will focus on concerns important to local families, including education, public safety, housing, economic opportunity andaccess to community resources.
Residents are encouraged to attend, bring questions and take part in a respectful conversation about the community’s future. Candidates unable to attend may submit a written statement for the committee’s consideration.
The Rev. Gerard Moss Sr. and Social Action Committee chair Bobby Scott will host the town hall. St. Paul AME Church does not endorse or oppose any political candidate or party through this event.
