Candidate Debates
See the candidates in action and learn where they stand on the issues. Attend or watch a debate.
The Citizens Clean Elections Commission sponsors statewide and legislative debates. Only races with contested primaries will have a debate. Additionally, debates will only occur if there is a participating Clean Elections candidate or upon the request of a traditional candidate. All debates, times and locations are subject to change.
Candidates that have been invited have their name listed next to the debate; Candidates that have confirmed their attendance are indicated with a check mark; and Candidates that have declined to participate are indicated with a strike through. Use the button below to submit debate questions, just be sure to indicate what district or statewide debate your question is for!
Watch Past Debates
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2018 Statewide Primary Debate Schedule
| Office | Where | When |
|---|---|---|
| Governor | To be Determined | To be Determined |
| Secretary of State | To be Determined | To be Determined |
| Attorney General | To be Determined | To be Determined |
| Treasurer | To be Determined | To be Determined |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | To be Determined | To be Determined |
| Corporation Commissioner | To be Determined | To be Determined |
| Mine Inspector | No Debate | No Debate |
2018 Legislative Primary Debate Schedule*
Legislative debates will begin at 6:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted and are subject to cancellation. Dates, times and locations are also subject to change.| Office | Where | When |
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Any person with a disability may request accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Commission at (602) 364-3477. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange accommodations.
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