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WCNY to Host Live Debate for New York’s 22nd Congressional District Seat on October 8
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October 7, 2024
WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, will host a live debate for New York’s 22nd Congressional District between incumbent Republican Brandon Williams and Democratic challenger John Mannion on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV.
The debate will be moderated by David Lombardo of WCNY’s public affairs shows, “The Capitol Pressroom” and “CONNECT: NY.”
The closely contested race for the 22nd Congressional District has garnered national attention, as its winner could help determine which party controls the House of Representatives in 2025. Following a court-ordered redistricting in 2022, Republican Brandon Williams narrowly defeated Democrat Francis Conole. In 2024, the legislative boundaries were redrawn again, shifting the electorate slightly more Democratic.
The 22nd District includes Madison and Onondaga counties, along with portions of Cayuga, Cortland, and Oneida counties. The upcoming debate is expected to address issues specific to Central New York, as well as broader domestic topics, including Social Security, Medicare, border security, immigration, and abortion.
The debate will air live on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. on WCNY-TV. It will also be available for live streaming at pbs.org/livestream. For viewing information, visit wcny.org/wheretowatch.
For media inquiries or further information for a featured article, please reach out to Lauren Easton at lauren.easton@wcny.org or call 585-797-4314.
About WCNY
WCNY was founded in 1965 as The Educational Television Council of Central New York. Today, it is a public communications organization that produces content across multiple platforms, including television and radio, dynamic web and targeted email content, the WCNY CONNECT magazine, and social media. Through its media platforms, in-person and virtual events, WCNY brings local coverage and educational services to Central New Yorkers. WCNY operates four digital, pledge-free broadcast channels and three radio stations. Classic FM is one of the few radio stations in the world dedicated to locally programmed classical music, and Pulso Central is Central New York’s first Spanish-language radio station.
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