VPR will broadcast live candidate debates this campaign season, moderated by Jane Lindholm and Bob Kinzel. The first three debates will air within Vermont Edition:
Attorney General: Tuesday, October 7, 12-1 p.m. in Colchester. Jane Lindholm moderates.
Bill Sorrell (D)
Shane McCormack (R)
Secretary of State: Friday, October 10, 12-1 p.m. in Montpelier. Bob Kinzel moderates.
Jim Condos (D/R)
Ben Eastwood (P)
U.S. House: Tuesday, October 14, 12-1 p.m. in Colchester. Jane Lindholm moderates.
Peter Welch (D)
Mark Donka (R)
Mathew Andrews (LU)
You're invited to submit questions for any debate by emailing vermontedition@vpr.net, tweeting to @vprnet, or posting to the Vermont Edition Facebook page.
The final VPR debate of the season is an evening debate between the candidates for Lieutenant Governor on Tuesday, October 28, 7-8:30 p.m. in Colchester. Bob Kinzel and Jane Lindholm will moderate a debate between Phil Scott (R), Dean Corren (P/D), and Marina Brown (LU).
For the Lieutenant Governor debate, we're encouraging you to submit questions of the candidates in advance. Questions can be recorded by calling (802) 552-3425, or using the voice memo feature on a smart phone and sending the file to vermontedition@vpr.net.
VPR held a debate for Governor in September. You can find audio and highlights from that debate here, extensive reporting here and fact-checking of candidates’ statements here.
Can't listen to the broadcast? We'll provide Twitter updates throughout the debates @vprnet. And you'll be able to hear the debates at VPR.net after they air.
