The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting three candidate forums as part of their Public Policy Spring Mini Series. These three forums are focused on key races impacting the local community and the Commonwealth. These luncheon events provide a valuable opportunity for the business community and area citizens to hear directly from candidates and learn more about their positions on key issues affecting our area and our state. WPSD Local 6 is partnering with the Chamber to broadcast these forums live during their midday newscast. Todd Faulkner, WPSD evening news anchor, will serve as the moderator.  

The forums include:

• U.S. Senate Forum — Democratic Candidates
  Monday, April 27 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  Featuring Charles Booker, Amy McGrath, and KY House Minority Floor Leader Pamela Stevenson
• U.S. Senate Forum — Republican Candidates
  Friday, May 8 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  Featuring Congressman Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron, and Nate Morris
• McCracken County Judge Executive Forum
  Tuesday, May 12 | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  Featuring County Commissioner Richard Abraham, Judge Executive Craig Clymer, and Matt Moore

All forums will be held at the Paducah-McCracken Co. Convention Center. Pre-registration is required at paducahchamber.org or call 270-443-1746. Tickets are $60 and price includes lunch. Tickets can be purchased for any or all of the events. Attendees do not have to be a member of the Chamber to attend but must pre-register. Attendees will also be asked to follow guidelines including no campaign banners, brochures, buttons, pins or other campaign materials or promotion activities will be allowed and the audience will be asked to remain silent during the forum. 

“These events are designed to help keep our community informed and engaged ahead of the 2026 Primary Election season,” said Sandra Wilson, Paducah Chamber President and CEO. “These forums give the community the chance to better understand how leadership decisions at the local, state and federal levels impact our region.”  

The Primary election will be held on May 19.  

Additional sponsorships are available through April 17. The presenting sponsors of the 2026 Public Policy Series are Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership and Swift & Staley. The Chamber’s Public Policy Series is designed to connect the business community with legislative leaders on important public policy topics.