Paducah Chamber to host candidate forums ahead of primary election

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PADUCAH, Ky., (KBSI) — The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce will host three candidate forums as part of its Public Policy Spring Mini Series ahead of the May primary election.

The forums will focus on key local and statewide races and give the public an opportunity to hear directly from candidates.

Scheduled forums include:

A U.S. Senate Democratic candidates forum on April 27 featuring Charles Booker, Amy McGrath and state Rep. Pamela Stevenson
A U.S. Senate Republican candidates forum on May 8 featuring U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron and Nate Morris
A McCracken County judge-executive forum on May 12 featuring County Commissioner Richard Abraham, Judge-Executive Craig Clymer and Matt Moore

All events will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Paducah-McCracken County Convention Center.

Pre-registration is required at paducahchamber.org. Tickets cost $60 per event and must be purchased in advance. Attendance is open to the public, but campaign materials and promotional items will not be allowed, and attendees are expected to remain silent during the forums.

“These events are designed to help keep our community informed and engaged ahead of the 2026 primary election season,” said Sandra Wilson, president and CEO of the Paducah Chamber.

The primary election is scheduled for May 19.