Emmet / Charlevoix County Candidate Forum for General Election 2026

The Petoskey and Charlevoix Chambers of Commerce are working together with North Central Michigan College to host a Candidate Forum for those running in the November 3rd general election. The Forum and Meet and Greet event will be held Monday, September 28th, 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the Athletic/Student Center at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. The event was open to the public with no cost to attend. Organizers invited candidates for the 107th State House race, 37th State Senate race, U.S. Senate, and U.S. Congressional 1st District to participate in the event. View each race at the following times: U.S. Senate - 17:00 U.S. Congressional 1st District - 35:29 37th State Senate - 57:01 107th State House - 1:23:17 They emphasize that the event is intended to be a nonpartisan, educational, and respectful opportunity for area voters, businesses, and community members to hear directly from candidates seeking office in the November general election.