Candidates looking to represent Newtown in the state House are gathering Tuesday night for a forum.

The annual candidate forum is being hosted by The Newtown Bee.  Like many other towns in the region, several state house districts represent parts of town.  The 2nd district is currently represented by Republican Dan Carter.  He is being challenged by Danbury attorney Candace Fay. 

The 106th District seat is currently held by Republican Mitch Bolinsky.  His challenger is recent West Conn grad Matt Cole. 

The 112th district is an open race with the retirement of longtime representative DebraLee Hovey.  Republican JP Sredkinski, a Monroe Town Council member is looking to fill the vacancy.  Democrat Jen Aguilar, a Monroe Youth Commission member. 

The forum at Edmond Town Hall is at 7:30pm.