BELLA VISTA — The Benton County Tea Party Committee will host a U.S. Senate candidate forum from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Riordan Hall, 2 Riordan Drive in Bella Vista.
Republican candidates who have confirmed they will attend are Randy Alexander, 3rd District Rep. John Boozman, R-Rogers, Curtis Coleman, Kim Hendren, Jim Holt and Conrad Reynolds.
Lt. Gov. Bill Halter hasn’t respond to an invitation, and Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., has not indicated if she will attend. Gilbert Baker and Fred Ramey have scheduling conflicts and cannot attend, according to a Tea Party news release.
Admission is free, but a small fee to vote in a straw poll will be collected and a collection will be taken to defray expenses. These fees are voluntary, according to the release.
For more information, visit www.bentoncountyteaparty.com or call 479-636-3016.