Akron — Starting in October, three major meetings are set to take place in Ohio.
The Ohio Debate Commission will hold the general election debates for the gubernatorial debate on Wednesday, October 10, and the U.S. Senate on October 12 at the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s main auditorium.
On either Oct. 10 or 12, the forum in the Chief Justice race will happen, according to a release from the Ohio Debate Commission.
The certified candidates were contacted in May with a save-the-date communication and again on July 1.
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The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the Akron Community Foundation, GAR Foundation, AARP Ohio, and the Kiplinger Program for Public Affairs Journalism all are financially supporting the debates and forums.
Dr. John C. Green, Director Emeritus of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics said, “Well-planned debates with skilled moderators give voters a perspective on the candidates and their positions that stump speeches, editorial board interviews, and political advertisements simply cannot.”
State Director Holly Holtzen said, “AARP Ohio is working to elevate the voice of Ohio’s 50-plus voters, and we are proud to sponsor these important debates. We look forward to lively discussions as candidates address the issues and concerns that are important to older Ohioans and provide solutions that empower them to shape their own futures.”