Candidates Barr and Hicks to Debate on WKYT, 7 p.m. Monday, October 5
LEXINGTON, KY-Republican Rep. Andy Barr and Democrat attorney Josh Hicks will take the stage from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, October 5, in “The Kentucky Debate.” It will be broadcast live over the air on the CW. The debate will also stream live on wkyt.com and all of WKYT’s apps available for smart phones and other streaming devices.
The October 5 debate – co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Lexington – will spotlight the two men vying for the Congressional seat representing the 6th District, which stretches from the Bluegrass region of central Kentucky to the Appalachian foothills. The district has flip-flopped between the two major political parties since the 1970s.
“We’re excited to again partner with the League of Women Voters for what we promise will be a fair and informative discussion of the issues in this critical and historic election year. This will be a great chance to compare how the candidates approach issues and how they would represent central Kentucky in Washington,” said WKYT anchor and political editor Bill Bryant.
Jennifer Jackson, co-president of the Lexington League said, “The League of Women Voters encourages everyone to learn about candidate stances before casting their ballot. Candidate forums like this one are insightful resources, and can be used in conjunction with nonpartisan candidate guides, like the League’s guide at Vote411.org, to help voters make informed decisions."
Bryant will moderate the debate, which will be held without an audience because of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and our common goal to limit public gatherings.
Channel changed from WKYT to the CW:
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The 6th District debate between Republican Rep. Andy Barr and Democrat Josh Hicks is still on for Monday, but where to watch it is changing because of COVID-19 cases among NFL players prompted weekend schedule changes.
“The Kentucky Debate” between Barr and Hicks will now air live at 7 p.m. Monday on The CW Lexington. It will also stream live on wkyt.com, WKYT’s Facebook page, and all of WKYT’s apps for smart phones and streaming devices.
The NFL and CBS moved Sunday’s New England Patriots-Kansas City Chiefs game to Monday after Patriots’ quarterback Cam Newton was added to the NFL’s COVID-19 inactive list this weekend along with Kansas City Chiefs practice squad quarterback Jordan Ta’amu.
Kick-off for the game will now be at 7:05 p.m. Monday on CBS and WKYT.
The debate, airing on The CW Lexington which is channel 27.2 over the air, will spotlight the two men vying for the Congressional seat representing the 6th District, which stretches from the Bluegrass region of central Kentucky to the Appalachian foothills.
The district has flip-flopped between the two major political parties since the 1970s.
The Barr-Hicks match-up is a high-profile race in the GOP-dominated state and will give voters a clear choice on some key issues.
Barr was first elected in 2012 when he ousted Democratic incumbent Ben Chandler. Hicks, a Marine veteran, switched parties after growing disillusioned with Republican policies he saw as favoring the wealthy.