The public is invited to attend a judicial candidate form at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 23 at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 322 Ohio St.

The Racine Interfaith Coalition is sponsoring the event.

Judge Faye Flancher, who runs unopposed in Branch 8, will give an explanation of the circuit court system. The other candidates will have a chance to offer personal statements, followed by a question and answer session moderated by Dwayne Olsen.

Deputy District Attorney Tricia Hanson faces Village of Caledonia Municipal Judge David Paulson in Branch 6. Incumbent Circuit Court Judge Allan “Pat” Torhorst faces Milwaukee attorney Joseph Seifert for the seat in Branch 9.

The election will be held April 7.

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Denise Lockwood has an extensive background in traditional and non-traditional media. She has written for Patch.com, the Milwaukee Business Journal, Milwaukee Magazine and the Kenosha News.