The Salem PTA is hosting a forum Jan. 3 where the two candidates in the Jan. 11 special election to replace Morgan Griffith in the House of Delegates will appear.

The forum will take place in the auditorium of Andrew Lewis Middle School at 7 p.m. Audience members will be allowed to ask questions of the candidates.

The forum will last approximately an hour and half, with 5 minute opening and closing statements from both sides.

The candidates are Republican Greg Habeeb and Democrat Ginger Mumpower.

The district covers Salem, part of western Roanoke County and most of Southwest Roanoke County.