The Eastern Schuylkill Democratic Club hosted a debate between the three Democrat candidates for the U.S. 9th Congressional District on April 23. The forum was held at the Tamaqua Elks Lodge and featured, first row, from left, Schuylkill County Commissioner Gary Hess and ESDC President Karen Davison; second row, ESDC Vice President Lynn Zelonis, candidate Laura Quick, ESDC program coordinator Todd Zimmerman; and third row, candidates Gary Wegman and Denny Wolff and ESDC party chairman Hugh Reilly. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO