U.S. Senate Debate with Maria Cantwell (D) and Susan Hutchison (R)

• Saturday, October 20, 2018
• 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (doors open at 2 p.m.)
• Spokane Community College
• FREE

Join us for a free and public debate for U.S. Senate Debate with Maria Cantwell (D) and Susan Hutchison (R). The U.S. Senate seat is one of two representing Washington state for a term of six years. The debate will be moderated by Mark Baumgarten (KCTS 9/Crosscut), Jim Camden (Spokesman Review), Jane McCarthy (KREM), and Hayley Guenthner (KHQ).

• Enrich your debate watching experience with the 2018 Engagement Toolkit organized by the Washington State Debate Coalition.
• 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 a question.

FAQs

What time should I arrive for the debate? Doors for the debate open at 2 p.m. and promptly close at 2:50 p.m. Please note, seating is first-come-first-serve.

What can I bring to the debate? Literature and signage, including campaign/political apparel, is not allowed inside the debate venue.

Do I need to print out a ticket? No. Guests will be checked-in at the entrance to the auditorium.

Can I watch the debate somewhere else? Broadcast live at 3 p.m. PST on KSKN and KONG TV. Delayed broadcast on KING 5, KCTS 9, KOMO and TVW. Livestreamed on many Coalition partner websites including KIRO 7.

Debate Hosted By

Gonzaga University | Eastern Washington University | University of Washington | Washington State University Spokane | Whitworth University

About the Washington State Debate Coalition

The Washington State Debate Coalition was founded by Seattle CityClub in 2016 to enhance Washingtonians’ access to those who hold and seek our state’s highest elected offices. With 1,800 debate attendees and over 1 million viewers on TV/online in its inaugural year, the Coalition created a solution that tapped into a strong public desire across the state for direct access to candidates.

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

Lead Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

The Boeing Company | Smith-Barbieri Progressive Fund | Washington REALTORS

Event Sponsor

PEMCO Mutual Insurance Company