abc27 to host Pennsylvania Attorney General Republican Debate

George Stockburger
·2 min read

(WHTM) – Nexstar Media Inc. will host a prime-time debate between the Republican Party candidates to become the Attorney General of Pennsylvania.

The debate will take place in the abc27 studio in Harrisburg on Thursday, March 14, at 7 p.m.

With the addition of broadcast partner, KDKA+-TV (Pittsburgh), the live debate will be available via broadcast or digital live stream to every Pennsylvania voter in every county of the state.

The one-hour debate will bring together potentially more than nine million viewers across Pennsylvania and will air on eight television stations serving the state:

  • WHTM-TV (ABC) in Harrisburg/Lancaster/Lebanon/York

  • KDKA+ (CBS) in Pittsburgh

  • WPHL-TV (CW) in Philadelphia

  • WTAJ-TV (CBS) in Johnstown/Altoona/State College

  • WYOU-TV (CBS) in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton

  • WYTV-DT2 (MY Network) in Youngstown, Ohio

  • WJET-TV (ABC) and WFXP-TV (FOX) in Erie

The debates will also stream live on PIX11.com in New York City, WIVB.com in Buffalo, and MyTwinTiers.com in Elmira.

Additionally, all radio stations throughout the commonwealth will be provided free access to the debate.

The debate will be moderated by WHTM abc27 News anchor Dennis Owens who will pose questions to the candidates focused on current local and regional issues impacting communities across Pennsylvania. All candidates on the ballot who meet eligibility criteria will be invited to participate.

Candidates who have committed to attend include Dave Sunday and Craig Williams.

abc27 will also host the Democratic Party Attorney General candidates for a debate on Tuesday, March 12.

The primary election for Pennsylvania Attorney General is scheduled to take place on April 23. Voters must register to vote by April 8th. Click here to register to vote.

For more information regarding the upcoming elections, including early voting dates, polling locations and voter identification requirements, please visit pacounts.com.

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