Candidates for governor, congress to face off in Delaware Journalism Collaborative debates

Candidates for governor and congress will face off ahead of the Sept. 10 Delaware Primary at two debates announced this week.

All qualified candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties have been invited to participate in the debates sponsored by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative.

The collaborative is comprised of 23 independent newsrooms and media organizations statewide, including Delaware Online/The News Journal.

Here’s what we know about the upcoming debates.

Who will be participating in the debates?

The first debate will feature the candidates running for governor.

This will include Democrats Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and former Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Secretary Collin O’Mara, as well as Republicans Jerrold A. Price, state Rep. Mike Ramone and lifelong Delawarean Bobby Williamson.

The second debate will feature candidates running for the First State’s lone seat in the United States House of Representatives.

This will include Democrats Earl Cooper, state Senator Sarah McBride and Elias Weir; and Republicans businesswoman Donyale Hall and John J. Whalen III.

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When will the debates take place?

The gubernatorial debate is scheduled to take place at the Dover Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Congressional debate will take place in the main branch of the Wilmington Public Library on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Can voters attend the debates?

According to the press release, attendance for both debates will be through invitation only.

However, Delaware voters will be able to access and view the debates on both the DJC YouTube channel and Facebook page .

The gubernatorial debate can be watched at youtube.com/live/P5CeDNUkSdE , while the Congressional debate can be watched at youtube.com/live/TpfNbfsXp4Y .

For more information, residents can email info@dejournalism.org .

Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. Reach her at omontes@delawareonline.com .

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