Incumbent Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger State Treasurer Stacy Garrity are scheduled to take the stage for a televised debate ahead of the upcoming election.
Hosted in Harrisburg, the hour-long event will serve as a key platform for both candidates to outline their visions for the Commonwealth before voters head to the polls.
The debate is Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The moderators are TV Anchor Dennis Owens from Harrisburg and TV Anchor Lisa Sylvester from Pittsburgh.
Voters across Pennsylvania can access the live broadcast via television, digital streams, and mobile apps:
Television Broadcast: The debate will air across Nexstar affiliate stations statewide, including WHTM-TV (ABC27) in Harrisburg, WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh, and additional partner stations serving regional media markets.
Online & Streaming: Viewers can stream the debate live on regional station websites—such as WPXI.com—as well as through affiliated station news apps and smart TV streaming platforms.
