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By The New York Times
Oct. 17, 2022
Our reporters will be providing live updates and analysis during the debates taking place on Monday evening in two closely watched contests: the rematch between Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams in Georgia, and the Senate race between J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan in Ohio.
Both debates start at 7 p.m. Eastern. Here’s what to know:
Kemp vs. Abrams in Georgia
Follow our live coverage of the Georgia debate here.
This is the first debate between Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia, a Republican who is seeking a second term, and Stacey Abrams, his Democratic opponent, since their 2018 matchup.
Both candidates are expected to use the event to make their closing arguments to Georgia voters as polls close on the first day of the state’s early voting period. Ms. Abrams has trailed Mr. Kemp by five to 10 percentage points in most polls.
Vance vs. Ryan in Ohio
Follow our live coverage of the Ohio debate here.
Representative Tim Ryan of Ohio, a Democrat, and J.D. Vance, a Republican, are debating for a final time on Monday in the state’s marquee Senate race as they compete for the seat of Senator Rob Portman, a Republican, who is retiring.
The race, in a state that former President Donald J. Trump comfortably won twice, has remained more competitive than national observers initially expected, as Mr. Ryan, a strong fund-raiser, casts himself as an independent voice. Still, he confronts an uphill climb, without much assistance so far from national Democrats.
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Source: nytimes.com
