SWEETWATER COUNTY — To help voters learn about the candidates for the upcoming election, the Sweetwater County Library System is hosting a few political forums this week.

A forum for candidates running for Sweetwater County Commission will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 at White Mountain Library, 2935 Sweetwater Drive in Rock Springs. Incumbent Republicans Wally Johnson and Don Van Matre are being challenged by Democrats Holly Dabb and Gary Baliff, and Independent R. Scott Hamel for two open seats on the commission.

Forums for candidates running for Wyoming House District 48 and 18 will be held on Thursday, Oct. 27 at White Mountain Library. Candidates running for District 48 are Republican incumbent Mark Baker and Democratic challenger Jackie Freeze. Candidates running for District 18 are Republican Thomas Crank and Democrat Michele Irwin.

The forums will feature questions from a panel of journalists and community leaders. Each candidate will have a minute and a half to answer each question. They will also have three minutes for an opening statement and a closing statement. Questions will also be taken from the audience, as time allows.