Gubernatorial Debates Held Across States, Minnesota Debate Planned

Gubernatorial debates across Oregon, Massachusetts and New York featured sharp exchanges on education, immigration, abortion, housing and other state issues. In Oregon, Tina Kotek and Christine Drazan clashed over students’ academic performance and how to improve schools, including literacy, curriculum and public funding. Massachusetts candidates Maura Healey and Geoff Diehl debated abortion rights and education, while New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and challenger Bruce Blakeman sparred over immigration enforcement and state policy. Minnesota media outlets also announced a live, statewide televised debate between Sen. Amy Klobuchar and state House Speaker Lisa Damoth.