This is what I've found so far. Updates as more info becomes available.
All information subject to change. Call ahead to confirm time, place, attendees, etc.
Edit on September 18: I just called CCEC. They said that the schedule is accurate, though it is subject to change if candidates cancel or something else comes up. Also, non-Clean Elections candidates *do* participate in the debates if there is a Clean Elections candidate in the race.
In other words, if you are interested in a particular debate, check the schedule a few days ahead of time to verify that particular forum is still scheduled, and call ahead to confirm which candidates are participating.
End edit.
Sunday, September 17: 2 p.m. at Temple Emanuel of Tempe, 5801 S. Rural Road in Tempe.
Scheduled to appear (according to AZCentral.com) - Harry Mitchell, JD Hayworth, Warren Severin (all candidates for Congress), Len Munsil, Barry Hess, and Phil Gordon representing Janet Napolitano (gubernortorial candidates), and representatives for Jon Kyl and Jim Pederson (US Senate candidates.)
Tuesday, October 3: East Valley Tribune General Election District 17 Candidate Forum. 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Tempe City Council Chambers.
From the Citizens Clean Elections Commission:
Thursday, September 28: LD8 Candidate Debate. 7 p.m to 9 p.m. at the Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd,Scottsdale, AZ 85253.
Friday, September 29: LD18 Candidate Debate. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hampton Inn, 1563 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ.
Monday, October 2: Superintendent of Public Instruction Debate. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Televised on Horizon, KAET Channel 8.
Tuesday, October 3: Secretary of State Debate. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Televised on Horizon, KAET Channel 8.
Wednesday, October 4: Corporation Commission Debate. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Arizona Broadcast Center (AVNET), 2617 S 46th, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ.
Wednesday, October 4: State Treasurer Debate. 6:00:00 p.m. - 8:00:00 p.m. Bullhead City Chamber of Commerce, 1251 Highway 95, Bullhead City, AZ.
[Bullhead City? OUCH.]
Wednesday, October 4: State Attorney General Debate. 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Televised - Horizon KAET TV Channel 8.
Thursday, October 5: LD17 Candidate Debate. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tempe High School Auditorium, 1730 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ.
Thursday, October 5: Governor Debate. 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Televised on Horizon, KAET Channel 8.
A couple of other notes:
I'm not sure if CCEC debates include non-Clean Elections candidates. I will look into that and update if necessary.
It would be really nice if some of the debates for statewide offices were held someplace besides metro Phoenix (other than the state Treasurer's race). I'm sure some of the individual races will have their own and those might occur in other parts of the state, but since CCEC is taxpayer-funded, they should be setting a good example. It would be even nicer if more of the debates for statewide offices were open to the public. I'm pretty sure that those televised on Horizon are taped earlier in a closed studio. That's a bad example from CCEC, too.
IMO, anyway.
If you are interested in CCEC debates for other legislative districts, click on the link above to go to their complete schedule.
Good night!
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