Watch Access Tucson for S. Arizona’s most comprehensive election coverage
Posted September 26th, 2006 by vicki in News, Front PageThe Arizona Daily Star and Access Tucson are sponsoring the 2006 Congressional Debates for southern Arizona. These debates are open to the public.
On Monday, October 16th, the 3 candidates vying to represent Congressional District 7 will debate the issues at Access Tucson’s downtown facility, located at 124 E. Broadway. Democrat Raul Grijalva, Republican Ron Drake and Independent Joe Cobb will have 90 minutes from 6:30pm-8pm to tell Tucsonans how they stand on the issues.
If you can’t make it to the debate, watch it live on Access Tucson Channels Cox 99 and Comcast 74.
The following night, Tuesday October 18, 4 candidates–Republican Randy Graf, Democrat Gabrielle Giffords, Libertarian David Noland and Independent Jay Quick–will debate for long-time Republican Rep. Jim Kolbe’s seat in Congressional District 8. Pima Community College hosts the event at PCC Board/Community Meeting Room at 4905 E. Broadway from 6:15pm-7:45pm.
This debate airs for the first time the same evening at 8:30pm on Access Tucson Channels Cox 99 and Comcast 74.
Replay air dates and times:
CD 7
Starting Thursday October 19 through Monday November 6
Thursdays at 8pm
Tuesdays at 9:30pm
Channel 74/99
CD8
Starting Thursday October 19 through Monday, November 6
Thursdays at 9:30pm
Tuesdays at 8pm
Channels 74/99
Debates for all contested state races will be aired on Access Tucson
In a unique partnership with the Arizona Clean Election Commission, Access Tucson is the only television station in southern Arizona airing debates for 14 contested races which will include candidates for Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer and Corporation Commissioner.
The following legislative House and Senate candidate debates will also air: Districts 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30.
Stay “tuned” to this website for airdates and times.