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Seattle TVs schedules a quartet of local debates!

 



Fox 13 has scheduled two Seattle Mayoral debates on Sept. 23rd and Oct. 2.  A third debate between King County Executive candidates is scheduled for the next night, Oct. 3.   The first debate (between incumbent Bruce Harrell and opponent Katie Wilson) comes in a partnership with Converge Media, and Angela Poe Russell (formerly of KIRO and KING) will co-host with Fox 13's anchor David Rose.  The second debate will be held in conjunction with the Seattle City Club with Fox 13's Hana Kim moderating.   

The King County Executive debate (moderated by Fox 13's John Hopperstad) will air 7-8 pm Oct. 3, just one hour before KING 5 telecasts its Mayoral debate in partnership with the Seattle Times.   Mimi Jung will co-host that one.


Haven't seen anything from KOMO or KIRO.

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  1. IDC9September 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM

    Great to see Fox 13 jumping into the world of hosting and moderating debates. They haven't always been the biggest player in that space.

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  2. Wayne LSeptember 19, 2025 at 7:44 AM

    I agree, it is nice to see them looking for community partners to do debates. I hope the rules that are proffered allow for true discussion not speechmaking. It is a critical election for Mayor with two very distinctive candidates with very differing ideas. Let it rip!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM

    Did see them debate on the Seattle channel. Harrell ate her lunch! Not even close. Former 13 newsman Brian Callanan was the moderator.

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  4. Wayne LSeptember 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM

    The police scanner has higher ratings than the Seattle Channel. NObody saw it it but you.

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