Congressional seats are up for grabs all across the country on Nov. 5, and the Central Florida area is home to some interesting races.

But, before General Election voters get in the game, party-affiliated voters must narrow down the field. They'll voice their choice on Aug. 20 in the state's closed Primary Election.

Candidates for U.S. House District 8 will gather for a community conversation about the economy, abortion, Social Security, inflation, foreign policy, and gun control — hosted by Spectrum News 13 anchor Ybeth Bruzual and Orlando Sentinel political editor Steve Lemongello.

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    • U.S. House District 8

    		 Name: Joe Babits
    District: 8
    Party: Republican
    Profession: Attorney
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    		Name: John Hearton
    District: 8
    Party: Republican
    Profession: Businessman
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    		Name: Sandy Kennedy
    District: 14
    Party: Democrat
    Profession: Attorney
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    		Name: Daniel McDow
    District: 14
    Party: Democrat
    Profession: Businessman
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