Debate for the State 2020 - a Two Night Debate Series for the U.S

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY October 14, 2020 – For Immediate Release

WHAT Debate for the State 2020 - A Two Night Debate Series for the U.S. House & Senate

Alaska Public Media and Alaska's News Source present Debate for the State, a two- night debate series featuring candidates for U.S. Senate and House. The debates will be moderated by Alaska Public Media news director Lori Townsend and Alaska's News Source anchor Mike Ross.

• U.S. House Debate featuring Congressman Don Young, Republican and Independent Alyse Galvin on October 22. • U.S. Senate Debate featuring Senator Dan Sullivan, Republican and Independent Al Gross on October 23.

The event will simulcast online via Facebook Live, over the air on TV via Alaska Public Media TV (KAKM Ch.7), 360 North (Ch. 7.3) and KTUU (Ch. 2), and on radio via Alaska Public Media Radio (KSKA 91.1 FM).

WHERE Alaska Public Media TV Studio 3877 University Drive, Anchorage AK (not open to the public)

WHEN • Thursday, October 22 from 8 - 9 p.m. U.S. House Debate featuring Congressman Don Young and Alyse Galvin • Friday, October 23 from 7 - 8 p.m. U.S. Senate Debate featuring Senator Dan Sullivan and Al Gross

CONTACT Alaska Public Media – Annie Feidt at [email protected].

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