By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

There will be a “Meet the Candidate” night Saturday at the Pontiac Elks Lodge.

Present for the evening will be James Marter, Republican Candidate for United States Senate. He is challenging incumbent Mark Kirk. Livingston County State’s Attorney Seth Uphoff will also be present, but his challenger, Randy Yedinak, will be absent due to a previous engagement.

Petitions for GOP presidential candidates will also be circulated throughout the evening.

This event is from 3 to 5 and is open to the public. The Elks Lodge is located at 459 S. Elks Club Road in Pontiac.