Political Debates Coverage
October 30, 2026
WATCH: New York’s 25th Congressional District Debate — Morelle vs McIntyre
The race for the 25th Congressional District has incumbent Congressman Joe Morelle being challenged by Monroe County Legislator Virginia McIntyre. News 8 hosted an exclusive debate moderated by Adam Chodak on Thursday, Oct. 29.
October 28, 2026
WATCH: Alabama Lt. Governor Candidates Meet on Debate Stage
The candidates looking to be Alabama’s next Lt. Governor met for a debate at News 19. Republican John Wahl and Democrat Phillip Ensler debated questions created by News 19’s experienced political team and questions from viewers. The debate was hosted by News 19 anchor Tamika Alexander and moderated by News 19 weekend anchor and political reporter Kayla Smith, along with veteran anchor Greg Screws.
October 27, 2026
Lamont, Fazio Make Their Case to Voters Ahead of Election Day: News 8’s Gubernatorial Debate Recap
On the News 8 debate stage at Mohegan Sun, Gov. Ned Lamont and state Sen. Ryan Fazio sparred over familiar issues — making the case to voters with less than a week until Election Day and more than a week into the first-ever period of early voting in a gubernatorial election.
October 22, 2026
Kentucky 6th Congressional District Debate: Where Ralph Alvarado, Zach Dembo Stand on Key Issues
With Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District preparing to elect a new representative for the first time in more than a decade, Democrat Zach Dembo and Republican Dr. Ralph Alvarado laid out sharply different visions for the region during Thursday night’s debate. The pair met in a live debate on FOX 56’s “Debate Night Kentucky: 6th Congressional District” on Oct. 22, discussing issues ranging from affordability and healthcare to data centers and AI regulation.
October 22, 2026
WHNT to Host Alabama Lt. Governor Candidates for Debate
The two candidates vying to be Alabama’s next Lt. Governor will debate at News 19 in Huntsville on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Republican John Wahl and Democrat Phillip Ensler agreed to the hour-long debate. The debate format will include questions created by News 19’s experienced political team and questions from viewers.
October 22, 2026
Incumbent John Mannion Faces Kailee Buller in NY-22 Debate
The candidates running for the NY-22 Congressional District held an hour-long debate this past Thursday, October 22, 2026. The debate features the incumbent Democrat John Mannion versus the Republican challenger Kailee Buller.
October 22, 2026
Bayh, Engling Trade Blows During FOX59/CBS4 Sec. of State Debate
The two major party candidates for Indiana’s Secretary of State position traded blows during FOX59/CBS4’s debate on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, attacking each other on their respective advertisements as well as transparency on multiple topics, but coming together on topics like voter participation and not being a partisan actor in the office.
October 21, 2026
Neal, Milleron face off in 1st Congressional District debate at 22News studio
U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and independent challenger Nadia Milleron faced off in their first and only debate before the November midterm election. The candidates are competing to represent Massachusetts’ 1st Congressional District in the Nov. 3 election. Neal, a Democrat and incumbent congressman, is seeking his 20th term in the House of Representatives.
October 21, 2026
Onondaga County Sheriff Debate Between Sheriff Toby Shelly and Challenger RJ Lenhart
The two candidates running for Onondaga County Sheriff faced off in their only televised debate, hosted by NewsChannel 9 and broadcast exclusively on WSYR+. Incumbent Sheriff Toby Shelley and challenger RJ Lenhart squared off just days before early voting begins in New York. The candidates answered questions about public safety, management of the sheriff’s office, staffing and their priorities for the next four years.
October 21, 2026
REPLAY: Sen. Roger Marshall Debates Adam Hamilton in US Senate Race
In a race that’s become increasingly competitive and contentious, incumbent Kansas U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R) and challenger Adam Hamilton (D) took to the debate stage with less than two weeks until midterm elections. FOX4, along with Nexstar sister stations KSN in Wichita, KSNT in Topeka and KSNF in Joplin, aired the debate on TV, station websites, streaming TV channels and social networks Facebook and YouTube.