SEATTLE — KING 5, along with a coalition of media partners, will broadcast a Washington state gubernatorial debate between candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert.
When is it?
The debate between candidates Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert will broadcast on Sept. 10, at 8 p.m. PT, immediately following the presidential debate.
Where can I watch?
It will be available on broadcast and streamed statewide by all of the media partners. That includes on KING 5 and be available to stream through KING 5+, including on KING5.com and streaming apps on Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV.
The debate will be held at KING 5 studios, but there will be no live audience.
Who are the moderators?
A panel of journalists, including Jim Brunner of The Seattle Times, Mark Hanrahan of KREM 2 News, and Gloria Ibañez of El Sol de Yakima, will ask questions about the top statewide issues during the hour-long broadcast. KING 5 News anchor Joyce Taylor will serve as the moderator.
What is the format?
The debate will aim to dive into voters' top issues and inform the public as the general election in November approaches. In addition to an opening and closing statement, Ferguson and Reichert will have an opportunity to answer a primary topic question for 1:15. This will be followed by a discussion period during which answers will be limited to 45 seconds. The discourse is aimed at providing context and clarity with public service in mind.
Will there be another debate?
A second debate will be held Sept. 18 in Spokane.
Who are the candidates?
Ferguson, a Democrat, is the current state attorney general. He was first elected to the position in 2012. He also previously served on the King County Council.
Reichert, a Republican, is a former U.S. representative and King County sheriff. He served with the sheriff's office for 33 years before being elected to Washington's 8th Congressional District in 2004. He left Congress in 2019.
