Political correspondent and street journalist Michelle Lecours sat down with four of the eight candidates running for the 47th Congressional District in her living room to talk about their families and aspirations in order for readers to get a more personal grasp of the candidates beyond the direct political issues.

Gary DeLong on living with his wife and three daughters:

Steve Kuykendall on meeting and marrying Jan, his wife of 42 years:

Alan Lowenthal on his political family and tax breaks for shippers:

Peter Mathews on family and family issues: