Hear from Alaska's Gubernatorial Candidates about their visions for our state's energy future
Energy affordability and reliability have become defining issues for Alaska households, businesses, and communities. This forum will provide Alaska voters an opportunity to hear directly from the four general election candidates for Governor about their visions for Alaska's energy future and ask them questions about how they aim to get there.
Doors will open at 5:30pm, and the on-stage portion of the forum will begin promptly at 6:00pm. After an hour of moderated discussion, Lori Townsend will ask the candidates questions that have been submitted by the public. To submit your questions, please send them to the event organizers using the form at the bottom of this event page. The on-stage portion of the forum will conclude at 7:30pm, followed by a public meet and greet with the candidates.
We hope you will join us in-person for the 2026 Alaska Gubernatorial Forum on Domestic Energy, to be held on Monday, September 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Wilda Marston Theatre at the Anchorage Public Library. For those who are unable to attend in-person, the forum will be live-streamed on Upper One Studios' YouTube channel.
Doors will open at 5:30pm, and the on-stage portion of the forum will begin promptly at 6:00pm. After an hour of moderated discussion, Lori Townsend will ask the candidates questions that have been submitted by the public. To submit your questions, please send them to the event organizers using the form at the bottom of this event page. The on-stage portion of the forum will conclude at 7:30pm, followed by a public meet and greet with the candidates.
We hope you will join us in-person for the 2026 Alaska Gubernatorial Forum on Domestic Energy, to be held on Monday, September 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Wilda Marston Theatre at the Anchorage Public Library. For those who are unable to attend in-person, the forum will be live-streamed on Upper One Studios' YouTube channel.
General Admission - Free
This is a free ticketed event. Space is limited and the co-hosts anticipate that every seat will be filled. Register now to secure your spot.
General Admission tickets guarantee you a seat at the event up until 10 minutes after the forum begins. At that point, the event hosts will offer unfilled seats to un-ticketed members of the public who are in line at the event.
We can't wait to host you at the wonderful Wilda Marston Theatre.
This event is brought to you by the following co-host organizations
Venue
Wilda Marston Theatre
Anchorage Public Library (3600 Denali Street)
The Anchorage Public Library does not endorse, sponsor, or advocate for the views, opinions, or activities of any individual, group, or organization hosting events on its premises. The venue has fixed theater seating for 211 people, and the event organizers anticipate filling every seat. Register today to secure your spot.
Do you Have QuestionS for Alaska's gubernatorial candidates about in-state energy issues?
Share your questions with Lori
After an hour of moderated discussion, Lori Townsend will ask Alaska's gubernatorial candidates questions that have been submitted by the public. Submit your questions to the event organizers using this form, and you may hear them answered live during the forum!