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October Marks Iowa Debate Month

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Photo/Graphic Source: North Iowa Free Press.

With the November 3 general election approaching, Iowa voters will have several opportunities this month to hear candidates discuss the issues facing the state and the country.

The North Iowa Free Press has released an October debate schedule featuring candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District. All times listed are Central Time.

Iowa Debate Schedule

  • October 6 – 7 p.m.
    Governor: Rob Sand and Zach Lahn
    Broadcast by KWQC, KCRG and KTIV.
  • October 7 – 7 p.m.
    U.S. Senate: Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson
    Iowa PBS and YouTube.
  • October 8 – 7 p.m.
    U.S. House, 2nd District: Lindsay James and Joe Mitchell
    Iowa PBS and YouTube.
  • October 13 – 9 p.m.
    U.S. Senate: Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson
    Broadcast through Nexstar stations, including WHO 13.
  • October 14 – 7 p.m.
    Governor: Rob Sand and Zach Lahn
    Broadcast by KWQC, KCRG and KTIV.
  • October 21 – 7 p.m.
    Governor: Rob Sand and Zach Lahn
    Iowa PBS and YouTube.
  • October 27 – 6:30 p.m.
    Governor: Rob Sand and Zach Lahn
    Broadcast by KCRG and KTIV.

The debates are expected to give voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss their priorities, policy proposals and plans for Iowa and the nation ahead of Election Day.

Iowa PBS has independently confirmed its October 7 U.S. Senate debate featuring Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson, as well as its October 8 2nd Congressional District debate and October 21 gubernatorial debate. Iowa PBS The four-debate gubernatorial schedule has also been confirmed by the Rob Sand campaign.

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