The four candidates seeking the Republican nomination for the 98th District House of Delegates seat being vacated by Harvey Morgan will gather for the first time in an independently organized forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Gloucester’s colonial courthouse.

Forum organizer Loraine Walsh said office seekers Sherwood Bowditch, Ken Gibson, Keith Hodges and Catesby Jones are all expected to attend. The Republican nominee will be decided in an Aug. 23 primary. Tuesday’s forum is open to the public.
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