WXYZ-TV is hosting a U.S. Senate debate between Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed. Both candidates have agreed to the debate, which will air on WXYZ and WXMI at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Watch interviews with Rogers and El-Sayed below:
Broadcast live from our studios at Broadcast House in Detroit, the debate will air statewide, giving voters across Michigan the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates as they make their case for the U.S. Senate.
The debate will be moderated by editorial director Chuck Stokes, along with 7 News Detroit anchors Carolyn Clifford and Alicia Smith. It will broadcast and stream on WXYZ Channel 7 Detroit and WXMI Fox 17 Grand Rapids.
“This debate is an important opportunity for Michigan voters across the state to hear directly from both candidates, compare their positions on the issues that matter most, and make informed decisions ahead of Election Day,” said Mike Murri, Regional Vice President and General Manager of WXYZ & WMYD.
