Political Debates Coverage
October 20, 2026
Debate Debrief: Breaking down WPRI 12’s RI governor debate
The race for Rhode Island governor took center stage Tuesday night, Oct 20, as 12 News hosted a live debate between the three major candidates. Democrat Helena Foulkes, Republican Aaron Guckian and independent Ken Block sparred over topics important to voters, from housing and healthcare to Flock cameras and pension reform.
October 20, 2026
WATCH: New York’s 24th Congressional District Debate
The candidates in New York’s 24th Congressional District faced off in an exclusive debate hosted by News 8 WROC and streamed across Nexstar’s New York Stations. Incumbent Republican Claudia Tenney is being challenged by Alissa Ellman, who won the Democratic Primary in June.
October 19, 2026
How to watch the FOX59/CBS4 Secretary of State Debate
Two candidates in the Indiana Secretary of State’s race will face off in a televised debate that will air across the state. FOX59/CBS4’s Secretary of State debate is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern time on Oct. 22 and will air live from the station’s Indianapolis studios. Beau Bayh, the Democratic Party candidate, and Max Engling, the Republican Party candidate, qualified to participate in the live debate.
October 16, 2026
Recap of KRQE debate between Greg Cunningham and Gabe Vasquez
It’s one of the most-watched Congressional races in the country: New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District. The two men battling for that seat, incumbent Gabe Vasquez and challenger Greg Cunningham, met face to face in KRQE’s studio for a debate. This district, which covers southern and western New Mexico, has flipped between Democratic and Republican in recent election cycles. KRQE pressed the two candidates on the biggest issues impacting our state.
October 15, 2026
Ward 3 Debate Brings Candidates Together Agreeing on Issues, Just Not Solutions
When all five candidates in the squeezed Bakersfield City Council Ward 3 race met on the debate stage, the candidates largely agreed on the key issues facing the city – just not how to solve them.
October 15, 2026
How to watch the Kansas U.S. Senate debate between Sen. Marshall, Adam Hamilton
Voters in Kansas will decide whether incumbent U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R) gets another term, or if challenger Adam Hamilton (D) will replace him in a race that could impact the balance of power. As the race continues to tighten, the candidates will face off in a debate televised and livestreamed across the Sunflower State inside of a few weeks from Election Day. FOX4 along with Nexstar sister stations KSN in Wichita, KSNT in Topeka and KSNF in Joplin, which covers the southeastern portion of Kansas, will televise and stream the debate between Marshall and Hamilton on Wednesday, October 21. FOX4’s John Holt will moderate the debate taking place at the FOX4 studio.
October 14, 2026
Wichita Falls Mayoral Candidates Debate Data Centers, City Improvements
Wichita Falls Mayor Tim Short and challenger Scott Poenitzsch faced off in a mayoral debate hosted by KFDX, answering questions submitted by viewers ahead of the upcoming election. The debate covered several issues affecting the community, including questions about Poenitzsch’s residency, the proposed Skybox data center project, the future of Sikes Senter Mall and flood mitigation efforts on the city’s east side.
October 14, 2026
Recapping the 10th District Debate Between Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson
The debate in the closely watched 10th Congressional District is in the books. Janelle Stelson and Scott Perry debated for an hour Wednesday night, Oct. 14 at the abc27 studios. This is one of the most watched races in the country, and it is neck and neck.
October 14, 2026
NY-17 Debate: Key Moments Between Mike Lawler, Cait Conley
Candidates in one of New York’s most watched congressional districts have laid out their plans for the Hudson Valley swing district — but not without a fight. In an hour-long debate on PIX11 News, NY-17 incumbent Republican Mike Lawler fought for his seat against Democratic challenger Cait Conley. They discussed pressing issues from the war in Iran to artificial intelligence regulation.
October 14, 2026
WATCH: Alvarado, Dembo to Debate Ahead of Election Day in Face for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District Seat
The race for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District is drawing more attention as Republican Dr. Ralph Alvarado and Democrat Zach Dembo compete to fill Rep. Andy Barr’s seat. FOX 56 is set to host Alvarado and Dembo as they discuss issues such as healthcare and rising costs in Kentucky. The debate will be from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, and will be moderated by FOX 56’s State Capitol Reporter Will Kenneally and Anchor Andrea Walker.