The 2022 Digger Debate Series returns this week and next with a focus on who should represent Vermont in Congress.
The two major party candidates for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat, Republican Gerald Malloy and Democrat Peter Welch, are scheduled to face off this Thursday, Sept. 8, at 6 p.m. at the Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester. A limited number of tickets are still available now by clicking here. The event will also be livestreamed.
The Senate debate will be moderated by VTDigger reporters Sarah Mearhoff and Riley Robinson. It’s sponsored by the Necrason Group.
The following Thursday, Sept. 15, candidates for Vermont’s open U.S. House seat will take part in an online-only VTDigger debate at 6 p.m. Participants will include Democratic nominee Becca Balint, Republican nominee Liam Madden and Libertarian nominee Ericka Redic. Click here to register for the livestream.
The House debate will be moderated by VTDigger managing editor Paul Heintz and reporter Lola Duffort.
Both debates will feature questions posed by readers. (Submit yours below.)
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Here are the details of VTDigger’s general election debates:
U.S. Senate Debate
Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022
Southern Vermont Arts Center in Manchester and online
Featuring Republican nominee Gerald Malloy and Democratic nominee Peter Welch
Register now
Gubernatorial Debate
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022
Main Street Landing in Burlington and online
Featuring Republican nominee Phil Scott and Democratic nominee Brenda Siegel
Register now
U.S. House Debate
Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022
Online only
Featuring Democratic nominee Becca Balint, Republican nominee Liam Madden and Libertarian nominee Ericka Redic
Register now
Lieutenant Gubernatorial Debate
Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022
Online only
Featuring Republican nominee Joe Benning and Democratic nominee David Zuckerman
Register now
All attendees are required to be up to date on Covid-19 vaccinations. In accordance with federal guidelines, masks will be required if local Covid-19 levels are rated “high” by the CDC at the time of the event.
