Candidates Forum

Hosted by the Wake Forest Area Chamber in partnership with the Town of Wake Forest. 

Join us for the 2026 Candidate Forum, the region's largest public forum dedicated to connecting voters with the candidates seeking to represent our community. 

This event serves as the community's largest opportunity to hear directly from candidates running in races that impact our region. Community members, business leaders, and residents are invited to attend, learn about the candidates, and gain insight into the perspectives shaping our local and regional future. 

The forum is designed to foster meaningful discussion while giving each candidate the opportunity to clearly communicate their priorities and ideas. While not structured as a traditional debate, the format encourages thougthful exchange between candidates.

Each candidate will respond to moderated questions, followed by opportunities for rebuttal and response, creating a dynamic conversation that allows attendees to hear differing viewpoints and better understand each candidate's approach to leadership. 

The forum will be recorded and broadcast on the Town of Wake Forest's television channel, ensuring the conversation reaches residents throughout the community. 

Immediately following the forum, attendees are invited to remain for a community meet-and-greet with the candidates, offering a chance for one-on-one conversations and further engagement. 

This event is free and open to the public, and all residents are encouraged to attend, ask questions, and take part in this important civic conversation.