SEATTLE – A series of political debates begins on September 10 with a debate between the two leading candidates to become Washington’s next governor. Read on to learn more and see a full list of debates this fall.
How to watch the gubernatorial debates in WA
A debate between Democrat Bob Ferguson and Republican Dave Reichert is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00 p.m. PT. The debate will be moderated by KING 5, The Seattle Times, El Sol De Yakima and KREM 2. KING 5’s Joyce Taylor will moderate the debate, with panelists Jim Brunner of The Seattle Times, Gloria Ibañez of El Sol de Yakima and Mark Hanrahan of KREM 2.
A second gubernatorial debate is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. PT in Spokane. This debate will be hosted by the Association of Washington Business and Greater Spokane Inc. Kalae Chock and Sean Owsley of KHQ and Austin Jenkins, host of Inside Olympia on TVW and author of Pluribus News, will moderate the debate. This hour-long debate will also air locally in Seattle on KOMO 4.
The Washington State Debate Coalition Schedule
The Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC) has introduced a number of experienced journalists, including chief anchors from FOX 13 Seattle, who will moderate a series of high-profile political debates this fall.
The moderators are tasked with overseeing debates for the Seattle City Council, the Washington Attorney General and the state Secretary of Education.
FOX 13’s Hana Kim and John Hopperstad will lead the panels on separate dates, supported by a selection of other experienced reporters from KUOW, Cascade PBS and the Washington State Standard.
In keeping with its commitment to public service journalism, FOX 13 Seattle will televise and live stream each of the WSDC debates.
“FOX 13 is committed to fostering strong civic engagement by televising and livestreaming these debates to the widest possible audience. This is more than just political reporting – it is part of our fundamental responsibility to inform voters so they can actively participate in the democratic process,” said Jake Wiederrich, Vice President and News Director of FOX 13 and FOX 13+.
Be sure to download the free FOX LOCAL App on your Smart TV or device to watch the debates live and on demand.
Full list of WSDC debates:
- September 18, 2024 – Seattle City Council candidates Alexis Mercedes and Tanya Woo, Seattle Central College, Seattle – 7 p.m. on FOX 13+ and FOX LOCAL. Moderators: John Hopperstad, FOX 13 (Host): Angela King, KUOW; Josh Cohen, Cascade PBS.
- September 19, 2024 – Candidates for Attorney General, Democrat Nick Brown and Republican Peter Serrano, Seattle Central College, Seattle – 8 p.m. on FOX 13 and FOX LOCAL. Moderators: Hana Kim, FOX 13 (lead); Laurel Demkovich, Washington State Standard; Shauna Sowersby, Cascade PBS; Libby Denkmann, KUOW.
- September 26, 2024 – OSPI incumbent Chris Reykdal and challenger David Olson, Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds – 7:00 p.m. on FOX 13+ and FOX LOCAL. Moderators: John Hopperstad, FOX 13 (host); Sami West, KUOW; Venice Buhain, Cascade PBS.
The debate coalition also acknowledged the significant support from major sponsors Comcast and AARP Washington. Other media members of WSDC include Converge Media, TVW and RainierAvenueRadio.World.
Those interested in attending the debates can register online. All events are free to the public. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit the Seattle CityClub website.
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