Political Debates Coverage
October 9, 2026
El-Sayed, Rogers Offer Insults, Answers at US Senate Debate
As they met for their first debate on Thursday, Oct. 8, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers seemed to spend as much time trading insults as they did answering questions about what they would do if elected to represent Michigan in the U.S. Senate. Without any opening statements, the hourlong debate at WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids jumped directly into the issues with News 8 moderator Rick Albin asking about the price of gas. El-Sayed, a Democrat and former public health official from Ann Arbor, and Rogers, a Republican and former U.S. representative from St. Joseph, both came out swinging.
October 8, 2026
RECAP: Here’s What Gluesenkamp Perez, Braun Spoke About During WA 3rd District Debate
With midterm elections less than a month away, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and John Braun went head to head in a televised debate. For third district voters in Washington, affordability is top of mind right now.
October 8, 2026
Rep. Mike Kennedy and Opponent Jonny Larsen Debate the Issues for Utah’s Fourth Congressional District
Rep. Mike Kennedy (R) faced off with his opponent Jonny Larsen (D) in a debate for Congressional District 4. The debate was hosted by the Utah Debate Commission at the Eccles Performing Arts Center on the Snow College campus in Ephraim. ABC4.com carried it live on News4Utah+ and social media accounts.
October 7, 2026
Valadao, Villegas Meet on Stage for an Argumentative Debate
The two candidates whose election could tip the balance of power in the House of Representatives debated Tuesday night, October 6, in Bakersfield at the KGET studios. The debate was live on KGET TV 17 in Bakersfield and KSEE 24 in Fresno. Rep. David Valadao, the Republican candidate, is looking to keep his seat as the district’s representative for another two-year term. Randy Villegas is looking to flip the seat for the Democrats who are looking to regain control of the House of Representatives in Washington D.C.
October 7, 2026
Pennsylvania Governor’s Debate: Josh Shapiro, Stacy Garrity Square Off
For the first time in eight years, the leading candidates for Governor of Pennsylvania debated and shared their vision for the Keystone State. Governor Josh Shapiro (D) and State Treasurer Stacy Garrity (R) appeared in their only debate on October 7, discussing the issues affecting all Pennsylvanians.
October 7, 2026
Jenny Costa Honeycutt and Nancy Lacore Meet in 1st Congressional District Debate
Two candidates seeking to represent the 1st Congressional District in Washington squared off in a live debate Wednesday night, Oct. 7. The evening featured Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt and Democrat Nancy Lacore as they answered questions on issues important to voters across the district.
October 7, 2026
New York’s 23rd Congressional District Debate 2026
WETM 18 News hosted a debate Tuesday, Oct. 6, between incumbent Republican candidate Nick Langworthy and his challenger, Democratic candidate Dr. Aaron Gies. They took to the podiums in the WETM studio to debate both local, state and national issues, ahead of the upcoming congressional election on Nov. 3.
October 7, 2026
Nexstar’s Kansas Television Stations To Air Exclusive Live Debate Between Candidates for U.S. Senate
Nexstar television stations serving the state of Kansas will air a live, multi‑market telecast of a debate between candidates for U.S. Senate, Republican incumbent U.S. Senator Roger Marshall and Democrat Reverend Adam Hamilton. The debate, titled “Debate Night in Kansas,” will take place on Tuesday, October 21, from 7 p.m. CT to 8 p.m. CT, and originate from the studios of WDAF-TV FOX4 in Kansas City.
October 6, 2026
Watch: Michigan Governor Candidates Debate at WOOD TV8
As Debate Week in Michigan got underway at WOOD TV8 Tuesday October 6, candidates vying to be Michigan’s next governor faced off, trying to show voters they are the best person for the job while also slinging mud at one another. The live, hourlong debate aired on WOOD TV8, WOOD TV+ and woodtv.com in West Michigan, WLNS in Mid-Michigan and partner stations around the state. It was moderated by News 8 political reporter Rick Albin.
October 2, 2026
Celeste Maloy and Kent Udell Debate in Race for Congressional District 3
Candidates for Utah’s third congressional district Celeste Maloy (R) and Kent Udell (D) faced off in a debate on Friday, October 2. Hosted by the Utah Debate Commission at Utah Tech University, ABC4 carried it live on News4Utah+ and its social media accounts.