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SUMMARY:Spokane Candidate Forum 2026 with Prosecutor and Congressional Candidates
DESCRIPTION:Oct14Wed\n\nNAACP Spokane Presents\nHear the candidates. Then make your choice. \n6:00 PM at the Spokane Public Library Central Branch\, moderated by Brandon Jones of KREM 2 News. \nRegister Now\n\n\nThe 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. \n\nDateWed\, Oct 14\, 2026Arrive early to be seated\nTime6:00 PMPacific Time\nWhereSpokane Central Library906 W. Main Ave\, Spokane\, WA 99201\nCostFreeRegistration requested\n\nWhy This Forum Matters\nLocal 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. \nNAACP 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. \nReserve Your Seat \nRegister with NAACP Spokane so you are seated on time for the Spokane Candidate Forum 2026. \nRegister With NAACP Spokane\nWhat to Expect at the Spokane Candidate Forum\n\nA moderated conversationSpokane County Prosecutor and Congressional candidates answer questions with Brandon Jones of KREM 2 News.\nEqual time for everyoneEvery candidate gets the same opportunity to speak\, and the clock pauses if disruptions occur.\nScreening at the doorExpect a bag check and metal detector screening\, so plan to arrive early.\nYour voice on a cardComment cards are at the check-in table. NAACP Spokane will deliver your written feedback to the candidates afterward.\nPeacekeepers on sitePeace and Justice Action League of Spokane volunteers in bright vests can answer questions as you arrive.\nA fair\, quiet roomThe forum does not take audience questions\, so every answer can be heard in full.\n\nAudience Guidelines\nTo 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. \nSafety and police presence \nBecause a sitting member of Congress will attend\, members of the Spokane Police Department will be in the area. Anyone with concerns about safety or police presence should approach a Peacekeeper during the event. \n\nPlan Your Visit\nDo not park in the library lot \nThe lot will close during the event and vehicles can be locked in. Use nearby downtown Spokane parking or transit instead. \n\nThe 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. \n\nNext up: Spokane Freedom Fund Gala 2026November 7. Early bird tickets are available through October 15\, and the gala regularly sells out.\nSee the Gala\nPrepare to Vote\nA 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. \n\nFrequently Asked Questions About the Spokane Candidate Forum 2026\n\nWhen and where is the Spokane Candidate Forum 2026?\nIt is Wednesday\, October 14\, 2026\, at 6 PM at the Spokane Public Library Central Branch\, 906 W. Main Ave\, Spokane\, WA 99201. \n\n\nWho will be speaking?\nCandidates for Spokane County Prosecutor and for Congress\, moderated by Brandon Jones of KREM 2 News. \n\n\nIs the forum free?\nYes. Registration through NAACP Spokane is requested so seating can be planned. \n\n\nCan I ask the candidates a question?\nThe forum does not take audience questions. Comment cards are available at check-in\, and NAACP Spokane will deliver your feedback to the candidates. \n\n\nDoes the NAACP endorse a candidate?\nNo. NAACP Spokane is nonpartisan and gives every candidate equal time and opportunity to speak. \n\n\nAdditional Resources\n\nNAACP Spokane Branch 1137\nNAACP National\nEqual Justice Initiative: prosecutorial accountability\nVote411 voter guide\n\nHosted by NAACP Spokane Branch 1137 and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference
URL:https://naacpaowsac.org/event/spokane-candidate-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Spokane Central Library\, 906 W. Main\, Spokane\, WA\, 99201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Political,Race & Justice
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