HARRISBURG, Pa. — Less than one month from the May 17 Pennsylvania primary election, WPXI-TV and Nexstar Media Inc. hosted an exclusive multi-market prime time debate between the Democratic Party candidates for the United States Senate.
The candidates debated for one hour. The debate aired in 10 markets across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Maryland, reaching 9.8 million TV and streaming households in every county of the Keystone State.
WHTM abc27 News anchor and Capitol Bureau Reporter Dennis Owens and WPXI Anchor Lisa Sylvester co-moderated the debate from the abc27 studio in Harrisburg.
Candidates Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman, PA 17 US House Representative Conor Lamb, and State Representative for the 181st District Malcolm Kenyatta attended the debate.
WPXI-TV and Nexstar Media Inc. will also host an exclusive debate between the Republican Party candidates for the United States Senate on Monday, April 25 at 8 p.m.
An exclusive debate has also been announced between the Republican Party candidates for Governor of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, April 27 at 8 p.m.
The primary election for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania is scheduled to take place on May 17. Voters must register to vote by May 2.
To register to vote, please visit https://www.vote.pa.gov/Register-to-Vote. For more information regarding the upcoming elections, including early voting dates, polling locations and voter identification requirements, please visit https://www.pavoterservices.pa.gov.
WATCH THE DEBATE IN THE VIDEO ABOVE