Gubernatorial candidates Booth Goodwin and Jeff Kessler will speak along with Congressional candidate Matt Detch 6 p.m. Thursday in the Shawkey Dining Room in the Memorial Student Center.

The Marshall University Young Democrats will sponsor the event.

MUYD president Sophia Mills said the political system affects college students every day and the level of apathy among our generation is shameful.

“It’s an election year and the West Virginia primary is coming up in May,” Mills said. “We want to give students a chance to meet Democratic candidates, so we’re in the process of organizing a meet and greet for local candidates”.

Senior criminal justice major Christopher Carter said he has multiple questions for both Goodwin and Kessler.

“I want to know what Kessler is going to do as minority leader,” Carter said.

Refreshments will be provided for those in attendance.