Election 2022: Televised Debates
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12 News is Your Local Election Headquarters. Stay with us for comprehensive campaign coverage through Election Day, including exclusive polls, candidate interviews, debates and expert analysis.
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As Southern New Englanders prepare to cast their ballots in the November election, 12 News held series of televised debates to help voters make informed decisions.
After hosting live debates between the candidates for Rhode Island governor and the state’s 2nd Congressional District, the series continued with special editions of Newsmakers, 12 News’ long-running weekend politics show. The debates were moderated by Target 12 Chief Investigative Reporter Tim White and 12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi.
On Friday, Republican James Lathrop and Democrat James Diossa came in for a debate as they vie to replace Seth Magaziner as Rhode Island’s general treasurer.
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On a special edition of Newsmakers – a debate between the candidates for Bristol County sheriff: Republican incumbent Thomas Hodgson and Democratic challenger Paul Heroux. The winner will serve a six-year term.
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On Tuesday, Oct. 18, candidates seeking to succeed outgoing Congressman Jim Langevin in Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District squared off live on the PPAC stage. Allan Fung and Seth Magaziner exchanged blows and sparred over a variety of topics including Social Security, public safety, and immigration policy.
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The previous week, incumbent Democrat Dan McKee faced off with GOP challenger Ashley Kalus in a live debate in our studio. The two candidates for Rhode Island governor traded barbs and defended their stances on a variety of issues including utility rate hikes, education, abortion and the housing crisis.
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On Tuesday, Sept. 6, 12 News hosted a live televised debate between the Democratic candidates for Rhode Island governor. Incumbent Gov. Dan McKee and challengers Nellie Gorbea, Helena Foulkes, and Matt Brown squared off on a wide range of topics.
The debate was moderated by Target 12 Chief Investigative Reporter Tim White and 12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi.
The debate was made possible in part by the financial support of AARP Rhode Island.
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12 News recently hosted live primary debates between the Democratic candidates for Providence mayor and Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District.
The debate series kicked off with a special edition of Newsmakers featuring the three candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. That was followed by a debate between the two Democratic candidates for state treasurer.
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With so much at stake, 12 News will also be helping voters make informed decisions by conducting exclusive political polling and interviews with the candidates.
An experienced team of 12 News journalists led by Target 12 Chief Investigative Reporter Tim White and 12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi will provide in-depth reporting and analysis on the candidates and the issues in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts leading up to the September primary and the November election.
All of 12 News’ comprehensive election coverage will be available on WPRI.com, which will also be the place to find exclusive content such as a complete Voter’s Guide, interactive graphics, Nesi’s Notes and Pulse of Providence.
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