All around Central Florida, congressional seats are up for grabs on Nov. 8.

But, before General Election voters get in the game, party-affiliated voters must narrow down the field. They'll voice their choice on Aug. 23 in the state's closed Primary Election.

That's why 27 candidates from across the political spectrum gathered for a community conversation — hosted by Spectrum News 13's Ybeth Bruzual , Orlando Sentinel's Scott Maxwell and AARP — at the Orlando Science Center.

Topics included inflation and the economy, housing, health care and gun safety.

	Name: Erika Benfield District: 7 Party: Republican Profession: Former Vice Mayor Top Issues: Immigration, gun rights, opposing abortion, lower government spending Campaign website
	Name: Ted Edwards District: 7 Party: Republican Profession:  Attorney Top Issues: Economy, immigration, gun safety Campaign website
	Name: Tatiana Fernandez District: 7 Party: Democrat Profession:  Business owner Top Issues: Education, small business development, veterans support, affordable housing Campaign website
	Name: Al Krulick District: 7 Party: Democrat Profession: Teacher, entertainer, political operative Top Issues: Abortion, campaign finance, climate change, gun safety Campaign website
	Name: Allek Pastrana District: 7 Party: Democrat Profession: Information technology and security Top Issues: Government accountability, economy, education, environment Campaign website
	Name: Cardon Pompey District: 7 Party: N/A — Write-In Candidate
	Name: Russell (Rusty) Roberts District: 7 Party: Republican Profession:  Transportation policy, political aide Top Issues:  Budget, immigration, crime, education Campaign website
	Name: Armando (Al) Santos District: 7 Party: Republican
	Name: Scott Sturgill District: 7 Party: Republican Profession:  Business owner Campaign website
	Name: Jose Castillo District: 9 Party: Republican Profession: Hospitality Top issues: Jobs, education, medical freedom, gun rights Campaign website
	Name: Scotty Moore District: 9 Party: Republican Profession:  Christian nonprofit Top Issues: Abortion opposition, religious freedom, school choice, medical freedom Campaign website
	Name: Adianis Morales District: 9 Party: Republican Profession: Political aide Top Issues: Taxes, gun rights, school choice, opposing CRT Campaign website
	Name: Sergio Ortiz District: 9 Party: Republican Profession:  Real estate broker Top Issues: Opposing abortion, supporting veterans, guns, school choice Campaign website
	Name: Jack Achenbach District: 10 Party: Democrat Profession: Dietitian Top Issues: Banking reform, campaign finance, marriage equality, abortion Campaign website
	Name: Jeffrey Boone District: 10 Party: Democrat Profession:  Business owner
	Name: Corrine Brown District: 10 Party: Democrat Profession: Former U.S. representative Campaign website
	Name: Maxwell Frost District: 10 Party: Democrat Profession: Activist Top Issues: Health care, gun safety, pandemic preparedness, climate Campaign website
	Name: Terence Gray District: 10 Party: Democrat Profession: Pastor Campaign website
	Name: Alan Grayson District: 10 Party: Democrat Profession: Former U.S. representative Top Issues: Abortion, gun safety, health care, taxes Campaign website
	Name: Jason Holic District: 10 Party: No Party Affiliation Profession: Business owner Top Issues: Non-partisanship, campaign finance, education, climate Campaign website
	Name: Natalie Jackson District: 10 Party: Democrat Profession: Civil rights attorney, Navy veteran Top Issues: Health care, economy, climate change, voting rights Campaign website
	Name: Usha Jain District: 10 Party: No Party Affiliation Profession:  Medical director Top Issues: Equal justice, health care, education, balance budget Campaign website
	Name: Lateresa Jones District: 10 Party: Republican Profession: Business owner
	Name: Tuan Le District: 10 Party: Republican Profession: Engineer, entrepreneur Top Issues: Countering China, fighting corruption, term limits, economy Campaign website
	Name: Thuy (Twee) Lowe District: 10 Party: Republican Profession: Entrepreneur
	Name: Peter Weed District: 10 Party: Republican Profession: Entrepreneur Top Issues: Economy, immigration, school choice, opposing abortion Campaign website
	Name: Calvin Wimbish District: 10 Party: Republican Profession: Army veteran Top Issues: Economy, energy independence, education, immigration Campaign website