As the November general election approaches, Franklin County residents will have the chance to hear from a few candidates at several local forums. 1st Franklin District rep.Lora Wondolowski holds the nomination papers needed to run for representative of the 1st Franklin District. “Franklin County is such a rural community by and large, and there are so many amazing farms that give Franklin County its character, so the people of Franklin County want to make sure that the person who’s going to represent us on Beacon Hill has a clear understanding of those priorities,” Belmonte said. Looking ahead, Gauthier said the league plans on organizing another forum for the 1st Franklin District race closer to the November general election. Governor’s Council District 8 seatThe League of Women Voters of Franklin County, Recorder and GCTV will co-host another forum spotlighting candidates for the Governor’s Council District 8 seat.