Editorial on the Mike Rogers-Elissa Slotkin debate and the need to vote

WXYZ DETROIT – The campaign for this year’s important general election day is entering its final phase. November 5th^Th is less than a month away and the final push is underway. Voters across America will have to make their decisions soon.

Here in Michigan, one of the most competitive races is the battle for open seats Seat in the US Senate. After more than two decades in office, Senator Debbie Stabenow is retiring. The leading candidates to replace her are current Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and former Congressman Mike Rogers.

Channel 7 is proud to host final debate in the Michigan U.S. Senate. It will be next Monday, October 14th at 7:00 p.m. Our Chuck Stokes, Carolyn Clifford and Alcia Smith will moderate. The live broadcast will be commercial-free for one hour. Our Scripps TV stations in Grand Rapids and Lansing, as well as a network of TV and radio partners across Michigan, will help us host this national debate.

It will also be the only live head-to-head televised debate between Rogers and Slotkin broadcast over the air from the Detroit metropolitan area. We will also be streaming the debate online at wxyz.com, where you can watch on your preferred mobile device.

The debate is a very important forum for public service. If you want Submit suggestions for questions for candidatesJust go to our homepage at wxyz.com and click on the link. What’s on your mind and what issues should the Senate candidates address?

Remember, there is still time to vote. Voters can register online, by mail or in person. Your vote counts…every vote counts.

I’m Mike Murri, Vice President and General Manager
Broadcast: October 10 – 13, 2024