While the presidential candidates are facing off for their second debate, the Franklin County candidates will have their final candidates forum.

The candidate forum is planned for 7 p.m. today at Ottawa Middle School, 1230 S. Ash St. The free event is open to the public.

While the presidential candidates are facing off for their second debate, the Franklin County candidates will have their final candidates forum.

The candidate forum is planned for 7 p.m. today at Ottawa Middle School, 1230 S. Ash St. The free event is open to the public.

Much like the previous forum in July, the format will include questions from members of the public.

Besides voting for commander-in-chief, Franklin County voters will cast their ballots for the county’s attorney, a race between Republican Stephen Hunting and Libertarian Fred Campbell; District 2 County Commission, Republican Ed Taylor or Democrat Rick Howard; District 59 Kansas House of Representatives, Republican Blaine Finch or Democrat Caleb Correll; District 5 Kansas House of Representatives, Democrat Bill Feuerborn or Republican Kevin Jones; and District 12 Kansas State Senate, Republican Caryn Tyson or Democrat Denise Cassells.

The presidential debate between Democrat Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney is set for 8 p.m. today.