2023 Youth Candidate Forum

Every wonder what Durham would be like if youth under 18 had a voice? Ever wonder how much more engaging and interesting a Candidate Forum could be if it was run entirely by young people themselves? If Durham’s Mayor & City Council candidate knew what issues are most important to youth in Durham?

Come to the all youth-led Kids Voting Durham Youth Candidate Forum on Wednesday, October 18 from 6-8:30 pm at Durham School of the Arts, meet the candidates that want to be Durham’s Mayor & City Council, and find out how fun and interesting a candidate forum can actually be! In addition to the Candidates for Mayor & City Council, there will be food & prize drawings for gift cards from local businesses!

All are welcome at this Forum, but only youth get to ask questions and interact with the candidates.

FORUM SCHEDULE

6:00-6:45 pm: Youth arrive and eat dinner while they talk in small, youth-led groups to a review the Kids Voting Election Guide, talk about what City Government does and what issues are most important to youth, and brainstorm questions to ask the Candidates.

6:45-8:15 pm: Candidates round-robin in sets of two between small youth groups to answer their questions and hear their perspectives and ideas on the issues that most impact youth in Durham.

8:15-8:30 pm: Candidates make closing statements and commitments to youth in Durham

You can let us know that you are coming in the form below or at the link in the above graphic . RSVPs are not required, but you earn an extra entry in the prize drawings these great businesses!