Candidates in the special election for the District 5 City Council seat left vacant by the death of Duke Bainum will square off in a forum broadcast on ‘Olelo Channel 49 and livestreamed on The Advertiser's Web site.

The program will run from 6:30 to 8:30 tonight. The candidates will answer questions ranging from housing needs to city infrastructure development and repair.

The forum will be moderated by Gerry Kato, UH professor of journalism.

Candidates for the council seat are Heidi Bornhorst, Stephen Cain, Wendell Ching, Gladys Hayes, Nathaniel Kinney, Ann Kobayashi, Philmund Lee, Matt Matsunaga, Keolu Peralto, James Quimby, Phillip Rockwell, Jacques Sims, George Waialeale and Earl Winfree.