CHARLESTON, W.Va. — At least one debate between U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey will happen before Election Day.
Morrisey’s Senate campaign announced Thursday it has accepted an invitation from the West Virginia Broadcasters Association to debate on Nov. 1. The Manchin campaign previously accepted the offer.
Morrisey, the Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, said he hopes Manchin will agree to take part in at least three debates.
“With the future of West Virginia and the Trump agenda at stake, voters deserve the opportunity to see the clear contrast between a Trump endorsed conservative fighter and a Hillary Clinton-voting liberal,” he said.
The Morrisey campaign suggested one debate to be broadcast on national television, such as the Fox News debate before the Republican Senate primary in May.
A spokesperson for the Manchin campaign said they are reviewing debate requests.