{"id":2341310,"date":"2024-09-15T05:17:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-15T09:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-races-offer-voters-little-opportunity-to-see-candidates-face-off-on-debate-stage-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-15T05:20:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-15T09:20:57","slug":"senate-races-offer-voters-little-opportunity-to-see-candidates-face-off-on-debate-stage-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-races-offer-voters-little-opportunity-to-see-candidates-face-off-on-debate-stage-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Senate races offer voters little opportunity to see candidates face off on debate stage &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsenate-races-offer-voters-little-opportunity-to-see-candidates-face-off-on-debate-stage-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2341310&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Dent challenger R.J. Babcock. <\/p>\n<p>As the 2024 elections draw closer, the\u200d number\u2062 of scheduled \u200cdebates is a crucial\u2062 aspect of the electoral process, providing voters the opportunity to hear candidates&#8217; positions directly.\u200c However, it \u2062appears \u200bthat some candidates are choosing \u200bnot to engage in debates or are delaying \u2062agreements on when they will occur, potentially impacting voter decisions. With several Senate\u200d races considered \u2062competitive, the dynamics surrounding these debates could\u200c play \u2062a significant \u200drole in\u2062 shaping the political landscape ahead of the\u2063 elections.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Senate races offer voters little opportunity to see candidates face off on debate stage<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1759523\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The lead-up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/election-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Election Day\">Election Day<\/a> has often come with a time-honored tradition: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/debates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"debate\">debate<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>However, with the race for control of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Election Day\">Senate<\/a> as close as ever this cycle, debates in down-ballot races have become rare or absent, even in some of this year&rsquo;s most competitive contests.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>According to an analysis by the <em>Washington Examiner, <\/em>less than 40% of&nbsp;Senate races across the country will feature a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rnc-might-skip-network-tv-presidential-debates-in-2024-top-republican-says\/\" title=\"RNC Might Skip Network TV Presidential Debates In 2024, Top Republican Says\">general election debate<\/a> ahead of November.&nbsp;While it is still early, and there are several contests where discussions are ongoing between candidates, control of the upper chamber could be decided in races where voters had little or no opportunity to see the candidates face off. <\/p>\n<p>Control of the Senate is as close as ever, with only a handful of races likely to determine the majority this November.&nbsp;With eight weeks until the election, Democratic incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and his Republican challenger, Bernie Moreno, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/news\/2024\/09\/ohios-us-senate-race-will-bernie-moreno-and-sherrod-brown-debate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>have not yet agreed<\/a> to a debate, in one of the most closely watched races in the country. <\/p>\n<p>However, sources indicate there are discussions ongoing. In other tight races, like Montana, only one debate has taken place between Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and GOP candidate, Tim Sheehy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The stage is set with glass between seats ahead of the vice presidential debate at the University of Utah, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, in Salt Lake City. Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., will participate in the debate Wednesday night. (AP Photo\/Julio Cortez)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The dwindling number of Senate debates isn&rsquo;t surprising, considering debate dodging is taking place at the highest level, with former President Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/3152769\/trump-declares-not-be-third-debate-days-contest-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>announcing <\/a>Thursday that he would not take part in another 2024 presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The diminishing frequency of debates was foreshadowed earlier this year when the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates, which has planned presidential faceoffs in every election since 1988, was cast aside when President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump struck an agreement to meet on their own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The trend began to appear in 2016 when former President Donald Trump refused to participate in primary debates, showing a candidate could win even while refusing to appear on the debate stage. Others followed his lead, with even the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Republican-National-Committee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Republican National Committee<\/a> passing a resolution in 2022 attempting to prohibit its 2024 presidential candidates from working with what it claims is the &ldquo;biased&rdquo; Commission on Presidential Debates.<\/p>\n<p>The change reflects a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-app-lets-you-see-just-how-left-wing-products-are-as-you-grocery-shop\/\" title=\"Check out the new app that reveals the left-wingness of products while you shop!\">divided political landscape<\/a> that experts and insiders believe often can dissuade campaigns away from debates, citing a complicated cost-benefit analysis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In some cases, like for Trump, I think it&rsquo;s right that he doesn&rsquo;t participate in another debate, the costs just outweigh the risks,&rdquo; said a Republican strategist, who asked to speak anonymously to reflect candidly on the situation. &ldquo;I think the American people deserve to hear from candidates running in races from presidential to down-ballot, but there&rsquo;s a lack of civility today that makes things difficult.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Unfortunately, the insults and misinformation often are what you get from debates instead of the substantial policy discussions of yesteryear,&rdquo; the person added.<\/p>\n<p>Debate negotiations in races across the country have, at times, become controversial and dramatic. While Sen. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Rick-Scott\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Rick Scott<\/a> (R-FL) had said he&rsquo;d advise Trump to do &ldquo;as many debates as possible&rdquo; against Harris; he wasn&rsquo;t ready to commit to a debate of his own against Democratic opponent, former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL).<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m traveling the state, and I&rsquo;ll continue to travel the state, and we will see what happens,&rdquo; Scott said in response to a question from the <em>Washington Examiner <\/em>asking if he&rsquo;d participate in a debate. &ldquo;She should start traveling the state a little bit; she certainly knows Miami.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Mucarsel-Powell, who launched a 75-stop tour across the state two weeks ago, has been working to secure a debate with Scott. Her campaign said she&rsquo;s open to debates on <a href=\"http:\/\/wpbf.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>WPBF<\/a> in West Palm Beach, <a href=\"http:\/\/wfla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>WFLA<\/a> in Tampa, and <a href=\"http:\/\/news4jax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>WJXT<\/a> in Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Floridians deserve a senator who will show up and answer for their record &mdash; something that Rick Scott is terrified to do,&rdquo; said Mucarsel-Powell, in a statement sent to the <em>Washington Examiner.&nbsp; <\/em>&ldquo;Scared Scott knows he won&rsquo;t be able to defend 14 years of failure and an extreme agenda on the debate stage in front of the millions of Floridians who continue to suffer under his dangerous policies.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>In another competitive race in Texas, there has yet to be a debate scheduled between Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX). On the way to a Senate vote on Thursday, the Texas Senator said he &ldquo;most certainly hopes a debate is scheduled soon.&rdquo; Allred had a similar response.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m ready to debate, obviously it&rsquo;s going to be up to Senator Cruz as to what he wants to do &ndash; and I think it&rsquo;s important for Texans to see,&rdquo; Allred said<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfaa.com\/article\/news\/politics\/inside-politics\/texas-politics\/collin-alred-senate-candidate-democrat-kamala-harris\/287-60b28ccc-a378-4407-92c4-45f50564102c\"> speaking <\/a>to WFAA.<\/p>\n<p>In Arizona, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3147695\/green-party-candidate-absent-arizona-senate-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>there&rsquo;s been controversy<\/a> after some Republicans sounded the alarm after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-decries-absence-of-green-party-candidate-in-arizona-senate-debate-washington-examiner-arizona-debate-controversy-continues\/\" title=\"GOP decries absence of Green Party candidate in Arizona Senate debate - Washington Examiner Arizona debate controversy continues\">nonpartisan election commission excluded<\/a> the Green Party&rsquo;s Senate candidate from participating in an upcoming debate, calling the decision illegal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Separately, in Maryland, there was a time when former Gov. Larry Hogan (R-MD) and Prince George County Executive Angela Alsobrooks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3116019\/larry-hogan-angela-alsobrooks-debates-maryland-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>were deadlocked<\/a> over when and where to debate this fall. A debate was finally agreed to after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3116019\/larry-hogan-angela-alsobrooks-debates-maryland-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>the two campaigns<\/a> spent months accusing one other of attempting to dodge the debate stage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The number of debates in competitive U.S. Senate races declined steadily from 2010 to 2022, according to a Brookings Institution <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brookings.edu\/articles\/the-worrying-decline-of-the-senate-candidate-debate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>analysis<\/a>. So far, there are 20 debates scheduled in 13 of the 33 Senate races this year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Here&rsquo;s a list of Senate debates this cycle that have already been scheduled:<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arizona<\/h2>\n<p>A debate between Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Republican Kari Lake will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.googleadservices.com\/pagead\/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjf0Jj1kqiIAxXFzsIEHbJ6LEkYABAAGgJwdg&amp;co=1&amp;ase=2&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw59q2BhBOEiwAKc0ijdwRy0x6bojs-IYDSCJLnBfVAS9Ws-I2Sibj1kffjYmh6rstJYCG_hoCPR4QAvD_BwE&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESVuD2XGEBgC3YsN0ZJCK_V3yzN4hUD61lyCRGa1MYPddzAi1ChmW_AcXNVvyTs0cXJ0OtBDatV1IRoYrlWslyHIAweas6dXrO8OzKHjR9lKPur2zCSdXo&amp;sig=AOD64_2kSbA79OZaf2Hx-mkPo--hYrfCKA&amp;q&amp;nis=4&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjYp5H1kqiIAxUTl-4BHZs5A94Q0Qx6BAgIEAE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Arizona Clean Elections<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/azmedia.org\/2024-arizona-debates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Arizona Media Association<\/a> are hosting the debate.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montana<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Jon Tester and Republican Tim Sheehy participated in a televised debate on June 9 that was hosted by the Montana Broadcasters Association. There is no other debate on the books at this time.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ohio<\/h2>\n<p>Neither Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) nor Republican Bernie Moreno <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleveland.com\/news\/2024\/09\/ohios-us-senate-race-will-bernie-moreno-and-sherrod-brown-debate.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>have committed<\/a> to a debate at this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nevada<\/h2>\n<p>A local TV station <a href=\"https:\/\/www.8newsnow.com\/news\/politics\/8-news-now-to-host-u-s-senate-las-vegas-mayor-debates-in-prime-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>will host a debate<\/a> between Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Republican Sam Brown on Oct. 17.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Michigan<\/h2>\n<p>Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) will face off in two televised debates. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodtv.com\/news\/elections\/wood-tv8-to-host-debate-in-race-for-u-s-senate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>WOOD-TV 8 in Grand Rapids <\/a>will host the first one on Oct. 8. There is a second debate to be held <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wxyz.com\/news\/national-politics\/america-votes\/elissa-slotkin-and-mike-rogers-agree-to-debate-at-wxyz-tv-in-october\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>at WXYZ Channel 7 in Detroit<\/a> on Oct. 14<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pennsylvania<\/h2>\n<p>There will be three televised debates between Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) and Republican Dave McCormick. They will debate on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.post-gazette.com\/news\/election-2024\/2024\/09\/05\/casey-mccormick-debate-harrisburg-senate-pittsburgh\/stories\/202409050070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>Oct. 3 debate in Harrisburg<\/a>, hosted by ABC27 Nexstar. A second was scheduled on Oct. 15 in Philadelphia, hosted by 6ABC. A third is expected to be in Pittsburgh, hosted by WPXI, but a date hasn&rsquo;t been set yet.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wisconsin<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Republican Eric Hovde will debate on Oct. 18 at 7 PM, hosted by WMTV-TV in Madison.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maryland<\/h2>\n<p>Democrat Angela Alsobrooks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/live-blog-posts\/debate-set-between-larry-hogan-angela-alsobrooks-in-heated-maryland-senate-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>will face off <\/a>against Republican Larry Hogan on Oct. 23 in a debate hosted by Maryland Public Television, WBAL-TV, and WRC-TV\/WZDC-TV that will be moderated by NBC News&rsquo;s Chuck Todd.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Texas<\/h2>\n<p>There is not yet a debate scheduled between Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Collin Allred (D-TX)<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Florida<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Rick Scott (R-TX) and former Rep. Debbie Murcarsel-Powell (D-FL) have not agreed to a debate yet. Mucarsel-Powell <a href=\"https:\/\/floridaphoenix.com\/2024\/09\/11\/rick-scott-says-hes-not-ready-to-commit-to-debating-debbie-mucarsel-powell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>has said<\/a> she already agreed to three statewide televised debates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Virginia<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Republican Hung Cao <a href=\"https:\/\/realradio804.com\/va-senate-debates-with-3-off-table-rivals-down-to-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>will have a televised faceoff<\/a> on Oct. 2 at Norfolk State University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">California<\/h2>\n<p>No general election debate has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2024\/05\/10\/berkeley-senate-debate-withdraw-00157253\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>set<\/a> between Democrat Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecticut<\/h2>\n<p>No general election debate had been set between Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Republican Matthew Corey.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delaware<\/h2>\n<p>A debate between Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Republican Eric Hansen has been set for Oct. 16, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpc.udel.edu\/events\/delaware-debates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>hosted<\/a> by The University of Delaware Center for Political Communication and Delaware Public Media.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hawaii<\/h2>\n<p>No general election debate has been set between Sen. Maizie Hirono (D-HI) and challenger Republican Bob McDermott.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Massachusetts<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) is expected to debate Republican John Deaton in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.com\/news\/local-news\/2024\/09\/04\/debate-negotiations-already-underway-between-warren-and-deaton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>two debates<\/a> in October. One will be in Boston, sponsored by <em>The Boston Globe<\/em> and WBZ. The will take place in Springfield and be sponsored by GBH and New England Public Media.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maine<\/h2>\n<p>There are no general election debates scheduled, although<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2024\/06\/24\/politics\/angus-king-david-costello-demi-kouzounas-debates-xoasq1i29i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> there are calls<\/a> for incumbent Sen. Angus King (I-ME) to debate his three general election opponents Democrat David Costello, Republican Demi Kouzounas and independent Jason Cherry.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minnesota<\/h2>\n<p>No general election debate has been set between Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Republican challenger Royce White. Ahead of the primary, the candidates <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mprnews.org\/story\/2024\/08\/08\/us-senate-candidates-farmfest-primary-election-tuesday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>all participated<\/a> in an agricultural forum.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Jersey<\/h2>\n<p>There will be<a href=\"https:\/\/www.andykim.com\/2024\/08\/13\/congressman-andy-kim-announces-three-debates-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title> three debates <\/a>between Democrat Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Republican Curtis Bashaw. The first will take place Oct. 6 and it will be hosted by the New Jersey Globe, The Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University, and On New Jersey. The second on Oct. 15 will be hosted by NJ Spotlight News at NJ PBS. The third will be on Oct. 22 and hosted by News 12.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Mexico<\/h2>\n<p>Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) <a href=\"https:\/\/martinheinrich.com\/news\/senator-martin-heinrich-agrees-to-two-debates-this-fall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>has agreed<\/a> to debate Republican Nella Domenici in October. One is expected to be sponsored by the Congregation Albert Brotherhood and another sponsored by KOAT, the Albuquerque Journal and NewsRadio KKOB.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New York<\/h2>\n<p>No general election debate has been set between Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Republican Mike Sapraicone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rhode Island<\/h2>\n<p>No debate has been set yet for Sen. Sheldon WhiteHouse (D-RI) and Republican state Rep. Patricia Morgan, but <a href=\"https:\/\/rhodeislandcurrent.com\/briefs\/with-both-u-s-senate-candidates-and-a-tv-station-willing-at-least-one-debate-likely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>discussions continue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vermont<\/h2>\n<p>No debate has been set yet between Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Republican Gerald Malloy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">West Virginia<\/h2>\n<p>There is no debate set between Jim Justice, the two-term GOP governor of West Virginia, and Democrat Glenn Elliott.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Indiana<\/h2>\n<p>There is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localnewsdigital.com\/2024\/08\/09\/rep-banks-unresponsive-to-debate-invitation-for-u-s-senate-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>no debate set <\/a>between Rep. Jim Banks and Democrat Valerie McCray or Libertarian Andrew Horning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missouri<\/h2>\n<p>There is <a href=\"https:\/\/lucaskunce.com\/news\/2024\/09\/04\/breaking-hawley-campaign-rejects-tv-debates-makes-it-clear-state-fair-stunt-was-meant-to-avoid-future-debates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>no set <\/a>debate between Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Democrat Lucas Kunce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mississippi<\/h2>\n<p>There is <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TyPinkins\/status\/1824090437499371668\">no s<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TyPinkins\/status\/1824090437499371668\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>e<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TyPinkins\/status\/1824090437499371668\">t<\/a> debate between Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Democrat Ty Pinkins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">North Dakota<\/h2>\n<p>A debate between Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Democrat Katrina Christiansen will take place on Oct. 2, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thedickinsonpress.com\/news\/north-dakota\/debates-set-for-north-dakota-governor-us-senate-and-house-races\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>hosted <\/a>by Prairie Public.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nebraska<\/h2>\n<p>There is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mccookgazette.com\/story\/3052573.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>no scheduled debate<\/a> between Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Independent Dan Osborn. There is also <a href=\"https:\/\/nebraskaexaminer.com\/briefs\/incumbent-pete-ricketts-declines-senate-debate-with-challenger-preston-love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>no scheduled debate<\/a> in the special election between Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Democratic challenger Preston Love Jr.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tennessee<\/h2>\n<p>There is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennessean.com\/story\/opinion\/readers\/2024\/09\/02\/tennessee-sen-marsha-blackburn-town-halls-debates\/74999084007\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>no scheduled<\/a> debate between Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Democratic challenger Gloria Johnson.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utah<\/h2>\n<p>There is not a scheduled debate between Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) and Democrat Caroline Gleich. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/business.slchamber.com\/events\/details\/salt-lake-chamber-senate-candidate-forum-14197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title>there is a candidate forum <\/a>on Oct. 14, hosted by the Salt Lake Chamber.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wyoming<\/h2>\n<p>There is not a scheduled debate between Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) and Democrat Scott Morrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1759523\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1759523\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senate races are providing voters with limited chances to witness candidates debate each other. Traditionally, the period leading up to Election Day has included debates, but this year, as the competition for Senate control tightens, many down-ballot races are seeing few or no debates at all. An analysis by the Washington Examiner reveals that fewer than 40% of Senate races nationwide will host a general election debate before November. Although it is still early and some candidates are in discussions about potential debates, crucial Senate control decisions may be made without voters having had the opportunity to see candidates confront one another.<\/p>\n<p>The current political landscape is highly competitive, with only a few key races likely to determine which party holds the majority in November. For instance, Democratic incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and his Republican opponent Bernie Moreno have yet to agree on a debate despite being closely watched nationally; however, talks are reportedly ongoing. In Montana&#8217;s race between Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) and GOP candidate Tim Sheehy, only one debate has occurred so far.<\/p>\n<p>The decline in Senate debates isn&#8217;t surprising given that even at higher levels of politics\u2014such as presidential campaigns\u2014candidates have been avoiding debates more frequently. Former President Trump recently announced he would not participate in any further 2024 presidential debates against Vice President Kamala Harris. This trend began gaining traction during Trump&#8217;s 2016 campaign when he opted out of primary debates and still managed to win.<\/p>\n<p>Debate negotiations across various states have sometimes turned contentious or dramatic; for example, while Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) encouraged Trump to engage in numerous debates against Harris, he himself hesitated about committing to a debate with his Democratic opponent Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL). Meanwhile, Mucarsel-Powell has actively sought opportunities for statewide televised discussions.<\/p>\n<p>In Texas and Arizona as well as other states like Maryland and Virginia where competitive races exist or where there have been disputes over scheduling or participation rules for upcoming debates among candidates from different parties continue without resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Overall data shows that from 2010 through 2022 there was a steady decline in the number of competitive U.S. Senate race debates according to an analysis by Brookings Institution; currently only 20 out of 33 scheduled contests this year include planned face-offs between candidates<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2341311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/California-Senate-debate.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[15571,33017,37728,33188],"class_list":["post-2341310","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-debates","tag-political-analysis","tag-senate-races","tag-voter-engagement"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/California-Senate-debate.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341310","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2341310"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2341310\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2341311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2341310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2341310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2341310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}