Candidate Forum October 14th

• Event: Candidate Forum for District Attorney & At-Large City Council
• Organizers: Bayside Neighborhood Association and Portland Downtown
• Date & Time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
• Location: Portland Media Center, 516 Congress Street, Portland, ME
• Admission: Free and open to the public

This candidate forum brings together key contenders for local public leadership positions impacting the Bayside neighborhood, downtown commercial districts, and the greater Portland community. Co-hosted by the BNA and Portland Downtown, the event provides voters an opportunity to hear directly from candidates regarding neighborhood safety, infrastructure, housing development, economic priorities, and local municipal policy.

The forum highlights two key contested races appearing on local ballots: the Maine 2nd Prosecutorial District Attorney for Cumberland County—including incumbent District Attorney Jacqueline A. Sartoris and former District Attorney Stephanie Anderson—and the Portland At-Large City Council race, including Atiim Boykin, Joey Brunelle, and Kate Snyder. The forum will be taped live in front of a studio audience for subsequent cablecast and on-demand streaming. No comments or questions will be taken from the audience. The event is free and open to the public.

Voting & Local Election Resources

For information regarding voting requirements, district boundaries, or local voting logistics in Maine:

• Verify voter registration rules, absentee ballot details, and statewide election guidelines through the Maine Bureau of Corporations, Elections & Commissions.
• Check local voter information, polling place maps, and official municipal resources via the City of Portland Elections Portal.