# Event Details

- **Event Name**: MPCA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:15 am – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: You’re Invited: MPCA’s 2026 Gubernatorial Candidate Forum

Join us for an important conversation shaping the future of health care in Maine! MPCA’s Gubernatorial Candidate Forum will offer a unique opportunity to hear directly from gubernatorial candidates on strengthening Maine’s health care system, including access to primary care, community health centers, workforce challenges, and affordability.

The forum will be moderated and open to health center staff board members, CHC Ambassadors, community leaders, healthcare advocates, business leaders, and other interested parties.

Confirmed candidates include:
Shenna Bellows (D), Richard Bennett (I), Jonathan Bush (R), Kenneth Capron (R), Jason Cherry (D), W. Edward Crockett (I), David Foster (R), John Glowa (I), Troy Jackson (D), Derek Levasseur (I), Hannah Pingree (D), Nirav Shah (D)

Don’t miss this chance to engage with the leaders who will shape the future of health care in Maine. Register today!

Agenda:

7:15–8:00am:    Networking and hot buffet breakfast
8:00–10:00am: Moderated candidate panel discussion

This event is complimentary for all MPCA member Health Center staff and their board members. The cost for non-members is $25.00.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/augusta/mpca-gubernatorial-candidate-forum/200029672678120
- **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness, parties, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Augusta
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Governor Hill Mansion
- **lat**: 44.312532
- **long**: -69.779436
- **full address**: The Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St,Augusta,ME,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is MPCA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum being held?
  - **A:** MPCA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum takes place on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 07:15 am to Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am at The Governor Hill Mansion, 136 State St,Augusta,ME,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing MPCA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum?
  - **A:** MPCA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum is organized by Maine Primary Care Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** MPCA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Augusta, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If MPCA Gubernatorial Candidate Forum sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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