The League of Women Voters of Washington’s Education Fund, in partnership with The Spokesman-Review and KSPS-TV, will hold candidate debates for the United States Senate and Secretary of State races at Gonzaga University in Spokane. Senate candidates Patty Murray and Tiffany Smiley and Secretary of State candidates Julie Anderson and Steve Hobbs have all confirmed they will attend. The Spokane Area League of Women Voters are providing volunteers to staff the event.

The candidate debates will be held at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center at Gonzaga University in Spokane on October 23, 2022, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free to the public, but tickets must be obtained through the Spokesman-Review.

Please visit the LWV of Washington site for additional details and how to obtain tickets.

The candidate debates will be aired and recorded for viewing by voters throughout the state. See TVW and area public broadcasters for times.

The public is invited to submit questions for the candidates.

Voting in the General Election starts October 21. Are you #VoteReady? Check at VoteWA (English) or VoteWA (Spanish)

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of all eligible citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any candidate or political party. For more information, contact the League at info@kittitasleague.org.