Conway, Arkansas – From October 17 to 21, “Election 2022: Arkansas PBS Debates,” featuring 24 candidates in nine contests, will air live on Arkansas PBS and be live-streamed at youtube.com/arkansaspbs.
Candidates for State Treasurer, State Auditor, and Commissioner of State Lands was featured on Arkansas PBS’ premier public affairs show “Arkansas Week,” which aired prior to debate week. Rep. Mark Lowery (R) and Pam Whitaker (D) from the race for state treasurer, Diamond Johnson (D) and treasurer Dennis Milligan (R) from the race for state auditor, and incumbent Tommy Land (R) and Darlene “Goldi” Gaines (D) from the campaign for commissioner of state lands joined the conversation.
The program’s host was Christina Munoz. On Sunday, October 16 at 10 a.m., and Monday, October 17, at 5 p.m., this episode of “Arkansas Week” will be repeated.
The Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall, located at 223 Beatrice Powell St. on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, will host the Arkansas PBS debate series. You can sign up for the debates via the Arkansas PBS Facebook page. The following candidates will participate in Arkansas PBS’ debates:
• U.S. Congressional District 4 – Gregory Maxwell (L), incumbent Bruce Westerman (R) and John White (D). The debate will livestream and air on Monday, October 17 at 10 a.m.
• U.S. Congressional District 3 – Michael Kalagias (L), Lauren Mallett-Hays (D) and incumbent Steve Womack (R). The debate will livestream and air on Monday, October 17 at 1 p.m.
• Lieutenant Governor – Frank Gilbert (L), Kelly Krout (D) and Leslie Rutledge (R). The debate will livestream and air on Tuesday, October 18 at 10 a.m.
• Secretary of State – Anna Beth Gorman (D) and incumbent John Thurston (R). The debate will livestream and air on Tuesday, October 18 at 2 p.m.
• Attorney General – Jesse Gibson (D) and Tim Griffin (R). The debate will livestream and air on Wednesday, October 19 at 10 a.m.
• U.S. Congressional District 1 – Incumbent Rick Crawford (R) and Monte Hodges (D). The debate will livestream and air on Thursday, October 20 at 10 a.m.
• U.S. Congressional District 2 – Quintessa Hathaway (D), incumbent French Hill (R) and Michael White (L). The debate will livestream and air on Thursday, October 20 at 2 p.m.
• Arkansas Governor – Ricky Dale Harrington (L), Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) and Chris Jones (D). The debate will livestream and air on Friday, October 21, at 10 a.m.
• U.S. Senate – Incumbent John Boozman (R), Kenneth Cates (L) and Natalie James (D). The debate will livestream and air on Friday, October 21 at 1:00 p.m.
In addition, to live broadcasts, the debates will repeat during primetime on the following schedule:
• Monday, Oct. 17 – U.S. Congressional District 4 airing at 7 p.m. and U.S. Congressional District 3 airing at 8 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 18 – Lieutenant Governor airing at 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 19 – Attorney General airing at 7 p.m. and Secretary of State airing at 8 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 20 – U.S. Congressional District 1 airing at 7 p.m. and U.S. Congressional District 2 airing at 8 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 21 – Governor airing at 7 p.m. and U.S. Senate at 8 p.m.
On Sunday, November 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., all debates will be repeated. Every week, a blog series at myarpbs.org/blog will describe each office’s duties and offer further background on candidates.
At myarpbs.org/elections, there are kits and resources for teachers and parents to assist lead, and engage kids in the civics process during this election year, as well as other extra information.