Nearly a dozen debates are scheduled between U.S. Senate candidates in nine states over the next month, as the Nov. 5 election day rapidly approaches.
Debates are scheduled from September 30th to October 18th in Montana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, and Maryland. There are currently no debates scheduled in Ohio. Republican Bernie Moreno said On WFMJ, he debated Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) “anytime, anywhere, anywhere,” adding that Brown was “too afraid” to defend his record.
The state-by-state debate schedule is as follows: All times listed are local time.
montana
Montana's Senate race is in a tight race between Trump-backed Republican Tim Sheehy and Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT), as Republicans look to take advantage of a golden opportunity to gain a Senate majority. One debate will be held.
- September 30th 7pm
- Montana State University announced that the debate will be held at the Montana PBS studio in Missoula. The event will also be broadcast on the state's PBS website and on the Montana PBS Facebook page. Available through Yellow Stone Public Radio and Montana Public Radio.
Pennsylvania
Republican businessman Dave McCormick, who has the support of former President Donald Trump, and Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) are scheduled to hold at least two, and possibly three, debates in the Keystone State. . Mr. McCormick, an Army veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star, is seeking to unseat Mr. Casey in a state that is also a landmark presidential election.
- October 3rd 8pm
- Nextsar Media is host The first debate between the candidates will take place next Thursday at the ABC27 studios in Harrisburg. The debate will be broadcast in many TV markets across the state, as well as MyTwinTiers.com and Pix11.com in New York, the station said.
- October 15th
- 6ABC will host this second debate in Philadelphia. pittsburgh post gazette reportalthough the timing is unknown.
- A third debate is also possible.
- The candidates have not yet agreed on the details. Mr. McCormick wants to have a debate with WXPI, while Mr. Casey wants to have a debate with KDKA on October 9th. post gazette.
michigan
With the retirement of Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) is giving this seat to his opponent, Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). I'm trying to reverse it. There will be two debates between the candidates:
- October 8th 7pm
- WOOD-TV8 is host The debate will be held in Grand Rapids and streamed on WoodTV.com and on NewsNation nationwide.
- October 14th 7pm
- The pair is square The second match will take place at WXYZ-TV's Southfield studio less than a week after the first match. WXYZ.com will stream the contest and it will be broadcast on 7 News.
wisconsin
Republican businessman Eric Hovde and Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) currently have one debate scheduled.
- October 18th 7pm
- The Wisconsin Broadcasting Corporation will host this event. milwaukee journal sentinel reported.
- “The debate can be broadcast live or delayed by Wisconsin radio and television stations,” the outlet said.
- Hovde stressed to NewsNation earlier this month that Baldwin was breaking tradition by agreeing to just one debate.
- “Typically, there are three to four debates in a U.S. Senate election. She offered me one debate almost a month after early voting began,” he said. told PolitiFact noticed.
arizona
Former newscaster Kali Lake (R-Ariz.) and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) will debate as they compete for the seat of outgoing Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (R-Ariz.) It turns out.
- October 9th 6pm
- The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission and the Arizona Media Association (AMA) are partnering to host the debate. will be available at This YouTube link.
- AMA memo Major debates, such as the Senate contests, are expected to be simulcast across the state, as they will be broadcast in partnership with local TV and radio media stations.
nevada
One debate will be held in Nevada between retired U.S. Army Captain Sam Brown (Republican) and Sen. Jacky Rosen (Democratic, Nevada).
- October 17th
- It is unclear when the discussion will take place, but 8 News From now on host that. The live event will be “broadcast statewide in both English and Spanish on 8 News Now, as well as KTVN and Univision in Reno,” the station said.
virginia
In Virginia, a debate will be held among veterans supported by Trump. U.S. Navy Capt. Hung Kao (R-Va.) and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are in states where Republicans cleaned up 2021 statewide elections this fall.
- October 2nd 7pm
- The debate at Norfolk State University is hosted by Nexstar Media. broadcast on NewsNation's national simulcast. It will also be “broadcast on television stations and digital platforms serving the commonwealth,” according to Nextstar Media.
maryland
Former moderate Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland and Price George County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, a mentor to Vice President Kamala Harris, have joined Ben in a state without a Republican. -There is a conflict over retiring the seat of Sen. Cardin (D-Maryland). They will have one debate.
- October 23rd
texas
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is looking to secure another term in the race against his challenger in the Lone Star State, Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas). They will have one debate.
- October 15th 7pm
- WFAA is host Discussion session at a studio in Dallas.
- “The debate will be broadcast on TEGNA Texas stations' broadcast and digital platforms, as well as on TEGNA Texas stations' free streaming apps available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku devices,” WFAA notes.
