Seattle Mayoral Debate #1 - WA State Debate Coalition

Mayoral Debate with Lorena Gonzalez (Democrat) and Bruce Harrell (Democrat)

• Thursday, October 14, 2021
• 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Virtual - information about how to stream below
• FREE

Join us for a free and virtual debate for Seattle's Mayoral race with Lorena Gonzalez (Democrat) and Bruce Harrell (Democrat). The mayoral position in Seattle is a four-year term.

This first Seattle Mayoral Debate will focus on the economy & business. Be sure to register for our second Seattle Mayoral Debate here.

Mary Nam (KOMO 4) will moderate the first debate on Thursday, Oct. 14 joined by Daniel Beekman (The Seattle Times), Amy Radil (KUOW), and Chris Daniels (KING 5).

Where can I watch?

The following premier media partners will air the mayoral debate live:

• FOX 13+ - cable 10, ch. 22 over-the-air
• KING 5 - KONG channel 6/16
• Seattle Channel - channel 21
• TVW - https://www.tvw.org/about/channel-locator/
• KIRO Radio - 97.3 FM
• KOMO News - 97.7 FM
• KUOW Public Radio - 94.9 FM

The debates will also be streamed live on the following media outlets:

• fox13seattle.com
• KCTS9.org
• Crosscut.com
• KING5.com
• MyNorthWest.com
• KIRO7.com
• KOMONews.com
• KUOW.org
• SeattleChannel.org
• SeattleTimes.com
• TVW.org

In partnership with Tableau, Seattle CityClub and the Washington State Debate Coalition have put together this Data Navigator tool to allow anyone to find, explore, and discuss the issues relevant for voters across Seattle and King Country for the upcoming election.

Enrich your debate watching experience with our Debate Watch Party Pack, our Debate Talk Back Kit, and Content for Classes.

FAQs

Why can't I watch in person? Seattle CityClub and its partners are committed to the safety and security of all involved in the upcoming debates, and will be adhering to all public health strictures and guidelines for social gatherings. In order to do this, there will be no in-person audience at our debates this year.

Why should I register? Registration lets us send reminder and update emails straight to your inbox and lets us know who will be watching the debate. You will also be able to submit a question you want to ask a candidate via our registration form. Registration is not necessary to viewing the debate for free via one of our media partners listed above.

How can I submit a question? In order to make sure we have diverse questions that cover multiple topics, we are asking residents to submit their questions in advance for selection. Submitted questions will be reviewed, selected, and edited for brevity. Submit your question through the registration form.

About Seattle CityClub

Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving the civic health of the Puget Sound region by providing programs that bridge politics, sectors and generations to inform and engage residents and community leaders.

The WSDC  was founded in 2016 by Seattle CityClub and has reached 2,300 live debate attendees and more than 3 million viewers on TV/online. WSDC is a public service made possible through the joint efforts of civic leaders, nonpartisan organizations, colleges and universities, donors, sponsors, and Washington media partners committed to ensuring access to those who hold and seek elected office.

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