ST. LOUIS — Candidates in one of the highest profile political races in the country have agreed to a live televised debate. You can see incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce spar on October 31, 2024.
The debate will air on Missouri Nexstar stations, including KTVI/KPLR-St. Louis, WDAF-Kansas City, KRBK-Springfield and KSN-Joplin and their digital platforms. Nexstar Media, Inc. aims to host balanced and accessible debates featuring the candidates. This effort is part of the company’s commitment to informing the public and helping voters make well-informed choices in elections.
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The debate has been a contentious issue between the candidates. In August, Hawley and Kunce clashed face-to-face at the Missouri State Fair over debate terms . This was after daring each other to a televised debate on social media.
Hawley confirmed the formal acceptance of the debate in a post to X on Wednesday morning . It includes a dig at his opponent in the post: