# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Congressional Candidate Forum: U.S. House & U.S. Senate
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: Congressional Candidate Forum: U.S. House & U.S. Senate

Tuesday, October 20
8 Star Events Center

The final forum in the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Candidate Forum Series will focus on candidates seeking to represent Alaska in Congress, with discussion centered on federal decisions that directly affect Interior Alaska’s economy, businesses and communities.

Topics may include:

Federal spending and fiscal policy
Alaska’s military presence and national defense
Transportation and infrastructure investment
Energy development and affordability
Resource development
Federal permitting and regulatory policy
Federal lands and access
Workforce and economic development
Alaska’s relationship with federal agencies
Alaska’s role in national economic, energy and security priorities

The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum Series provides a professional, nonpartisan opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their priorities, perspectives and approach to representing Alaska at the federal level.

Open to the Public

You do not need to be a Chamber member to attend. Registration is required, and advance registration is strongly encouraged as space is limited.

Registration Options:

Listening Fee: $5
Lunch: $30 Chamber members | $35 non-members
Table of 8 with lunch: $300 members | $325 non-members
Ask the Candidates

In addition to questions developed by the Chamber’s forum planning committee, attendees will have opportunities to participate and hear candidates respond to questions focused on federal policy, Alaska’s economy and the issues that matter to Interior Alaska.

A Nonpartisan Forum

The Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce does not endorse candidates participating in these forums. The Candidate Forum Series is designed to provide a fair, nonpartisan platform for public education, civic engagement and meaningful discussion about the decisions affecting Alaska and Interior communities.

Learn More & Register

Visit FairbanksChamber.org/Political-Forums for registration, the complete 2026 forum schedule, voter resources, frequently asked questions and additional information.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Businesses and organizations can support the 2026 Candidate Forum Series while gaining visibility with Chamber members, community leaders, candidates and attendees throughout the series. Sponsorship information is available on the Political Forums webpage.

We encourage Chamber members, voters, business leaders and community members to join us for the final forum of the series, hear directly from the candidates and stay engaged in the federal decisions shaping Alaska’s future.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairbanks/congressional-candidate-forum-us-house-and-us-senate/200030605949346
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairbanks
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 8 Star Events Center
- **lat**: 64.819019717262
- **long**: -147.7393238544
- **full address**: 8 Star Events Center, 1485 30th avenue,Fairbanks,AK,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Congressional Candidate Forum: U.S. House & U.S. Senate being held?
  - **A:** Congressional Candidate Forum: U.S. House & U.S. Senate takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 8 Star Events Center, 1485 30th avenue,Fairbanks,AK,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Congressional Candidate Forum: U.S. House & U.S. Senate?
  - **A:** Congressional Candidate Forum: U.S. House & U.S. Senate is organized by Fairbanks Chamber.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Congressional Candidate Forum: U.S. House & U.S. Senate 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 Fairbanks, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Congressional Candidate Forum: U.S. House & U.S. Senate sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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