A one-of-a-kind candidate forum organized by young people, for young people, featuring candidates in the 2026 Maine Democratic gubernatorial primary. Youth organizers from across the state will lead the forum, asking questions informed by the perspectives, experiences, and hopes of Maine’s Black and immigrant youth, youth impacted by the juvenile justice system, and young people from rural communities.

We will be hosting in-person live watch party at the Portland Media Center, and virtual watch parties in Bangor, Orono, Lewiston, Brunswick and Bar Harbor. For more information and to register, click here!

This Forum is co-hosted by Maine Youth Power, the Community Organizing Alliance, and the Young People’s Caucus.