Wyoming PBS to host debates for state’s U.S. Senate, House seats

CHEYENNE (WNE) — Wyoming PBS is hosting debates for the state’s U.S. Senate and House of Representatives seats starting at 7 p.m. Oct. 17 in the Robert A. Peck Arts Center Theater at Central Wyoming College in Riverton.

Both debates, each lasting approximately one hour, will be broadcast on the Wyoming PBS main channel and live streamed on the station’s YouTube channel. The event is open to the public.

All ballot-qualified candidates have been invited. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, a Republican from Casper, and Democratic challenger Scott Morrow of Laramie have confirmed their participation.

In the U.S. House of Representatives field, Democratic nominee Kyle Cameron of Cheyenne and Constitution Party nominee Jeff Haggit of Mountain View confirmed they will be participating in the debate as of Tuesday. There are two other candidates in this race — incumbent Rep. Harriet Hageman of Cheyenne, a Republican, and Libertarian Party nominee Richard Brubaker of Riverton.

Participants will follow the standard question- answer-rebuttal format.

WY PBS Senior Producer for Public Affairs Steve Peck will moderate the debates. Peck will also serve on the panel, alongside Wyoming Public Media state government reporter Chris Clements and Cowboy State Daily reporter Clair McFarland.

This story was published on October 3, 2024.