Hispanic Chamber to host forum for candidates for judge
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host the candidates running for Lee County Court Judge Groups 3 and 4. This meet-and-greet will be held at Cantina Laredo, 5200 Big Pine Way, in Fort Myers, Wednesday, July 28, 5:30 pm.
Complimentary appetizers will be served.
Robert J. Branning, Miguel C. Fernandez III, Frank Mann Jr. and David
Shestokas are candidates for the Group 3 seat being vacated by retiring
Judge Radford Sturgis. Eric P. Feichthaler and Archie B. Hayward Jr.
are vying for the Group 4 judgeship.
The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 24. Although Florida is a closed primary state, which means only voters who are registered members of
political parties may vote for their respective party’s candidates; these
judgeships are nonpartisan.
Early voting begins 15 days before the primary between Aug. 9-21. The last day to register to vote is Monday, July 26, by 5 p.m. Call 239-418-1441 for more information.