Michigan and Kansas Senate candidates meet in their final debates; Wisconsin's governor candidates hold their only one
Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers in Michigan, and Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton in Kansas, debated for the last time on Oct. 21, 13 days before the election.
In Michigan, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers clashed over the cost of living, President Trump and guns in their final debate for the open Senate seat, according to NBC News, CBS News and Fox News. Fox reported that the two also sparred over the Muslim Brotherhood.
In Kansas, Republican Sen. Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton argued over Trump's policies and control of the Senate, CBS News reported. Fox News reported that both candidates distanced themselves from their party's leaders.
In Wisconsin, Republican Tom Tiffany and Democrat David Crowley met in their only governor's debate, sparring over the economy, Trump and the 2020 election, NBC News reported.
What is established
- Both Senate debates were held on the evening of Oct. 21.
- The Michigan seat is open; Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall is seeking a second term.
How it was covered
Left 4 reports
Takeaways centered on the economy and on each Republican's ties to Trump.
- NBC NewsAbdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash over cost of living in final Michigan Senate debate
- CBS NewsAbdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers clash in final Michigan Senate debate
- CBS NewsCandidates clash over Trump policies, Senate control in debate
- NBC NewsRoger Marshall and Adam Hamilton face off in fiery Kansas Senate debate
Center 3 reports
Takeaway lists from each debate, by the clash.
Right 3 reports
Coverage highlighted moments where the Republicans pressed their opponents, including Rogers listing what he called El-Sayed's lies.