The Holyoke Taxpayers Association along with One Holyoke CDC, partnered to present a listening forum with State Representative Patricia Duffy of the 5th Hampden District, on August 11, 2026 at the Holyoke Media Center. Anthony Cignoli hosted the discussion.

Candidate Dori Dean withdrew her participation from what was originally planned as a debate format scheduled for the same date, time and location.

The State Primary election is on September 1, 2026.

For the Spanish interpreted version of the forum, click here.