The Washington County Republican Woman are inviting GOP candidates vying for the District 45 state senate seat to speak at their meeting this week. Randy Besick of Keosauqua, Sandra Greiner of Keota and Rick Marlar of Wayland are all hoping to get their party’s nomination to run against Democratic incumbent Becky Schmitz this Fall. The Republican Women are also inviting other GOP candidates running in the June Primary to speak. Their meeting is this Thursday night at 7:00 at the Halcyon House.