The November 8 General Election is quickly approaching, and the candidates are preparing to square off in much anticipated debates. The Georgia GOP sent out a schedule this past weekend of confirmed debates – with the first taking place this Friday.
One of the most anticipated debates of the election season with feature U.S. Senate candidates Herschel Walker (Republican challenger) and Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock. That debate will be from 7 – 8 p.m. in Savannah and will be carried by Nextar media channels throughout the state. You can click here to find the channel in your area.
Next Sunday’s (October 16) schedule will feature a number of Congressional debates. Please note that several Democratic candidates in the Congressional races have not yet confirmed their appearance in the debates.
The schedule for Sunday and details for each are:
Congressional District 6
Time: 10:00-10:30 AM
Candidates: Rich McCormick (R), Bob Christian (D)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Congressional District 7
Time: 11:15-11:45 AM
Candidates: Mark Gonsalves (R), Lucy McBath (D)*
*Lucy McBath has not yet confirmed her attendance.
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Congressional District 2
Time: 1:45-2:15 PM
Candidates: Chris West (R), Sanford Bishop (D)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Congressional District 13
Time: 3:45-4:15 PM
Candidates: Caesar Gonzales (R), David Scott* (D)
*David Scott has not yet confirmed his attendance.
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Congressional District 14
Time: 5:30-6:00 PM
Candidates: Marjorie Taylor Greene (R), Marcus Flowers (D)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Monday, October 17, will feature a number of statewide races – including the debate between Republican incumbent Governor Brian Kemp, Democratic challenger Stacey Abrams, and Libertarian candidate Shane Hazel.
Governor
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Candidates: Gov. Brian Kemp (R), Stacey Abrams (D), Shane Hazel (L)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
State School Superintendent
Time: 12:15-12:45 PM
Candidates: Incumbent Richard Woods (R), Alisha Thomas Searcy (D)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Insurance Commissioner
Time: 1:30-2:00 PM
Candidates: Incumbent Gen. John King (R), Janice Laws Robinson (D)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Agriculture Commissioner
Time: 2:45-3:15 PM
Candidates: Tyler Harper (R), Nakita Hemingway (D), David Raudabaugh (L)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Debates for statewide races will continue Tuesday, Oct 18, along with one Congressional race. That schedule is as follows:
Secretary of State
Time: 7:00-7:30 PM
Candidates: Incumbent Brad Raffensperger (R), Bee Nguyen (D), Ted Metz (L)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Lt. Governor
Time: 7:30-8:00 PM
Candidates: Burt Jones (R), Charlie Bailey (D), Ryan Graham (L)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Attorney General
Time: 1:30-2:00 PM
Candidates: Incumbent Chris Carr (R), Martin Cowan (L), Jen Jordan (D)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Labor Commissioner
Time: 3:00-3:30 PM
Candidates: Bruce Thompson (R), William Boddie (D), Emily Anderson (L)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
Congressional District 1
Time: 4:15-4:45 PM
Candidates: Incumbent Buddy Carter (R), Wade Herring (D)
Outlet: Atlanta Press Club
How to watch Atlanta Press Club debates: Stream by going to gpb.org and clicking “Watch Live” in the top right corner, or view on the Atlanta Press Club’s Facebook page.
