WCU to host congressional, state legislative debates
Western Carolina University’s Public Policy Institute and Department of Political Science and Public Affairs are seeking questions from voters to be asked during a series of debates in September and October.
Questions should be submitted to the Public Policy Institute prior to each debate. Questions must be submitted by registered voters in the district, should be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and must include the name of the sender and the county of residence.
The WCU Political Debate Series will get underway Friday, Sept. 23, with opponents for the U.S. House of Representatives District 11 — incumbent Mark Meadows, R-Cashiers, and challenger Rick Bryson, D-Bryson City.
Candidates in the N.C. House of Representatives District 119 race — incumbent Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville, and challenger Mike Clampitt, R-Bryson City, will debate Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Wrapping up the series Thursday, Oct. 27, will be the contenders for the N.C. Senate District 50 seat, with incumbent Jim Davis, R-Franklin, and opponent Jane Hipps, D-Waynesville.
All three debates will be held at 7 p.m. in Room 204 of the Health and Human Sciences Building on WCU’s West Campus. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
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