City of Raleigh and Wake County Candidates’ Forum
City of Raleigh and Wake County Candidates’ Forum
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 10 AM – 3 PM | Estey Hall on Shaw University Campus
The countdown to Election Day is on, and PowerUp NC, a program of North Carolina League Conservation Voters Foundation, is excited to partner with Shaw University, Raleigh Downtown, JETCV, Radical Futurist Labs, and Power the Vote to organize a nonpartisan candidates’ forum for the upcoming City of Raleigh and Wake County elections.
This is your chance to ask the questions that matter most and leave with a clearer understanding of where candidates stand on the issues affecting our community—like the economy, energy, education, affordable housing, and family-sustaining wages.
Submit your questions when you register, and a moderator will pose them to the candidates. We’ll also have free lunch at noon and free childcare. Please register in advance so that we can plan accordingly: https://secure.ngpvan.com/
Forum Schedule
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
City of Raleigh Mayoral & City Council Candidates
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Enjoy a free meal, meet neighbors, and connect with others in the community.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Wake County Commissioner, Water and Soil District Supervisor, & Board of Education Candidates
Even if you can’t attend the full event, we encourage you to register—it’ll make check-in smoother. Whether you join for the morning session, the afternoon session, or both, your presence and questions are valued. No pressure to stay all day!
Don’t miss this chance to ask candidates questions that matter to you!
Register to attend: https://secure.ngpvan.com/
See you there—let’s make our voices heard!