Voter education is vital in a democratic society, and schools can play a vital role in the process. One common form of voter education is to hold a candidate forum. Planning is important to the success of the forum.
- Find another organization to sponsor the non-partisan forum
- Identify the non-partisan purpose of the forum
- Set the date, time, and place
- Set criteria for candidate involvement
- Invite the candidates
- Plan for a variety of elements
- Write-in candidates
- Candidates who cannot attend
- Audio and/or video hook ups
- Time limits