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“The Maine Youth Collaboration Forum, understands that for Maine to prosper, our state needs a governor that recognizes the power of young people and is dedicated to building a future where young people can live, work, and thrive. This forum brings young people in conversation with 2026 gubernatorial candidates, mobilizing youth from across the state to engage in the 2026 election and in civic work in their communities. We at MYC have organized this inaugural gubernatorial forum in response to the dearth of opportunities available to Maine youth to communicate directly with the candidates running to lead our state for the next four years. Young people need a safe, accessible space to voice concerns, share ideas, and ask questions of the people whose laws will shape our lives and opportunities for years to come. MYC recognizes that the youth across the state of Maine come from different backgrounds and identities, and this forum aims to give youth from all across Maine with varying experiences an opportunity to be in conversation with candidates about the issues that affect them day to day. We at Maine Youth Collaborative are convening this forum to demonstrate the dynamism and power of youth organizing in Maine. By fostering connections and strengthening relationships, this forum aims to have a lasting impact on the Maine youth organizing landscape and forge lasting connections between youth organizers and Maine’s political leaders.
