A public forum with the Republican candidates for governor, hosted by The Oklahoman, is scheduled for April 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

The free event is one of three being planned with the state's gubernatorial candidates to give subscribers an opportunity to hear directly from them on issues that are important to Oklahoma.

The forum with the Republican candidates will begin with a 6 p.m. reception, followed by the program from, 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the auditorium at the museum, 415 Couch Drive.

Reporters Ben Felder, Adam Wilmoth and Carla Hinton will lead the conversation on a variety of topics. Questions for the candidates must be submitted in advance at newsok.com/ask-the-candidates.