LUDINGTON — The Mason County Democrats will host a “meet, chat and eat spring salad social with the candidates” on Saturday May 7 at the Ludington Center for the Arts, 107 S. Harrison St., from noon to 2 p.m. Candidates Dan Scripps, Lon Johnson, Jerry Cannon and Dennis Murphy will be there to share their platforms. Call 231-845-7058 or 231-843-4045 . Tickets will also be available at the door.