Candidate Debates
Candidates discuss the issues that matter most to our community, providing you with the information you need to make an informed decision at the polls.
Congressional 5th District Debate: Carmela Conroy (D) and Michael Baumgartner (R))
October 30, 2024
KREM 2 News hosted a debate between Carmela Conroy and Michael Baumgartner. The candidates outlined how they'd work with local tribes, push to improve the federal response to wildfires and broker a new farm bill. Their differences were clear on a few key issues. Watch videos of their answers to specific issues.
State Senator District 3 Debate: Marcus Riccelli (D) and Jim Wilson (R)
October 16, 2024
Democrat Rep. Marcus Riccelli seeks to move up to the Washington State Senate chamber. Political newcomer Jim Wilson challenges him as a write in candidate
Online recording at KSPS PBS
Spokane County Commissioner District 5 Debate: Molly Marshall (D) and Al French (R)
October 16, 2024
Incumbent Commissioner Al French debates challenger Molly Marshall for District 5 seat.
Online recording at KSPS PBS
State Representive 3rd LD Debate: Natasha Hill (D) and Tony Kiepe (R)
October 17, 2024
Airs on KSPS PBS Channel 7.1 at 7:30 pm
Online recording
Congressional 5th District Debate: Carmela Conroy (D) and Michael Baumgartner (R)
October 8, 2024 in Spokane
Candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives from eastern Washington debated at Gonzaga University’s Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by the Spokesman-Review and Northwest Passages.
U.S. Senate Debate: Maria Cantwell (D) and Raul Garcia (R)
October 8, 2024 in Spokane.
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell took the stage with Dr Raul Garcia, a Toppenish Republican, debating at Gonzaga University’s Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Sponsored by the Spokesman-Review and Northwest Passages.
State Commissioner of Public Lands
Dave Upthegrove (D) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (R)
October 2, 2024
The candidates join host Mike McClanahan on the set at TVW for a heated panel discussion about key issues.
Washington State Secretary of State
Steve Hobbs (D) and Dale Whitaker (R)
October 1, 2024
The League of Women Voters hosted a debate for Washington Secretary of State, Steve Hobbs versus Dale Whitaker. The debate took place at the Black Box Theater at Edmonds College.
3rd Legislative District
Natasha Hill (D) and Tony Kiepe (R)
September 25, 2024
A sit-down debate on the changes they would make in Olympia on issues like housing, public safety and health care. Moderated by the Spokesman-Review’s Amanda Sullender.
Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands
Dave Upthegrove (D) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (R)
September 25, 2024
Candidates joined moderator Matt Loveless at Washington State University Tri-Cities in Richland, presented by LWVWA and NWPB.
Article about this debate by Eric Rosane, TriCities Herald.
Washington State Attorney General
Nick Brown (D) and Peter Serrano (R)
September 18, 2024
Filing consumer protection lawsuits, defending state laws, and writing legal opinions for state officials or local prosecutors are a few of the duties of the Washington Attorney General. 2024 AG candidates joined host Mike McClanahan on The Impact, covering a range of topics including their priorities and signature issues.
Washington State Governor Candidates 2nd Debate
Bob Ferguson (D) and Dave Reichert (R)
September 18, 2024
Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert squared off in their second debate, held in the Fox Theater in Spokane, discussing topics impacting voters like business climate, cost of living, the economy, public school funding, green energy and emissions, transportation, reproductive freedom, and taxes.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chris Reykdal (D) and David Olsen (R)
September 11, 2024
From school funding, to test scores, and disciplinary procedures – TVW’s The Impact covers a range of topics with OSPI candidates Chris Reykdal and David Olson.
Washington State Governor Candidates
Bob Ferguson (D) and Dave Reichert (R)
September 10, 2024
Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert make their argument on why they should be the next governor of Washington state in a debate hosted by KING 5, KREM 2, The Seattle Times and El Sol de Yakima.