2026 Youth School Board 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 Board of Education candidates know what issues are most important to youth in Durham?

Come to the all youth-led Kids Voting Durham Youth Candidate Forum on Wednesday, February 11 from 6-8:30 pm at Durham School of the Arts (400 N Duke Street), meet the candidates that want to be on Durham’s School Board, and find out how fun and interesting a candidate forum can actually be!

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 School Board 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

Let us know that you are coming in the form below. RSVPs are not required, but appreciated!

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