Spokane Candidate Forum 2026 with Prosecutor and Congressional Candidates

The Spokane Candidate Forum 2026 takes place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6 PM at the Spokane Public Library Central Branch, hosted by NAACP Spokane. This second forum of the season features candidates for Spokane County Prosecutor and for Congress, with KREM 2 News anchor Brandon Jones moderating. The NAACP State Area Conference of Alaska, Oregon and Washington is proud to share this event with voters across Eastern Washington.

Why This Forum Matters

Local prosecutors decide who is charged, what sentences are sought and how the justice system treats Black and brown residents. Congressional representatives shape federal civil rights enforcement, voting protections and funding for Eastern Washington communities. Hearing from these candidates directly, with equal time for each, lets voters decide for themselves before ballots are due.

NAACP Spokane is a nonpartisan organization. It does not endorse or oppose any candidate, and every candidate receives the same time and opportunity to speak. That commitment protects the integrity of the forum and the nonprofit status of the branch, and it keeps the focus on the candidates’ own answers.

What to Expect at the Spokane Candidate Forum

1. A moderated conversationSpokane County Prosecutor and Congressional candidates answer questions with Brandon Jones of KREM 2 News.
2. Equal time for everyoneEvery candidate gets the same opportunity to speak, and the clock pauses if disruptions occur.
3. Screening at the doorExpect a bag check and metal detector screening, so plan to arrive early.
4. Your voice on a cardComment cards are at the check-in table. NAACP Spokane will deliver your written feedback to the candidates afterward.
5. Peacekeepers on sitePeace and Justice Action League of Spokane volunteers in bright vests can answer questions as you arrive.
6. A fair, quiet roomThe forum does not take audience questions, so every answer can be heard in full.

Audience Guidelines

To keep the forum fair, attendees are asked not to campaign, lobby or protest inside the event. That includes wearing clothing or accessories that endorse a candidate. Please keep quiet during answers so every candidate can be heard. If talking, heckling or shouting disrupts a candidate, the moderator will stop the forum and pause the clock so that candidates get the same opportunity to speak.

Plan Your Visit

The Central Library is in the heart of downtown at 906 W. Main Ave. Allow extra time for screening at the door so you are seated before the forum begins at 6 PM.

Prepare to Vote

A forum is most useful when you are ready to vote. Check your registration, find your ballot and learn what is on it at the Washington State voter portal. Nonpartisan guides such as Vote411 let you compare candidates on the issues.

Additional Resources

• NAACP Spokane Branch 1137
• NAACP National
• Equal Justice Initiative: prosecutorial accountability
• Vote411 voter guide

Hosted by NAACP Spokane Branch 1137 and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference