Debates set for North Dakota Governor, Congressional Races

(North Dakota Monitor) -Debates have been scheduled for North Dakota candidates running for governor and federal office, Prairie Public announced this week.

According to the North Dakota Monitor the three debates will be held in September and October on Prairie Public and sponsored by AARP North Dakota.

Republican U.S. House candidate Julie Fedorchak will debate Democratic-NPL U.S. House candidate Trygve Hammer at 7 p.m. Sept. 26.

North Dakota Republican U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer will debate Dem-NPL candidate Katrina Christiansen at 7 p.m. Oct. 2.

Republican U.S. House Rep. Kelly Armstrong will debate Dem-NPL candidate state Sen. Merrill Piepkorn at 7 p.m Oct. 10 in the state’s gubernatorial race. The debate was scheduled before independent candidate Michael Coachman qualified to join the race and he has yet to confirm if he will attend the debate, according to Prairie Public.

The debates will be moderated by Dave Thompson, news director for Prairie Public, or Matt Olien, a producer at Prairie Public.

Debates will be broadcast on Prairie Public television and radio networks and livestreamed.