Norwich Debates
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 12:00am to Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 12:00am
Debates in Norwich:
October 9: 6:00 Mayor and 7:00 City Council
October 23: 6:00 Board of Educaation
Connecticut
LWV debate rules have been consistent
Press Mention
Sep 26 2022
It wasn’t that long ago, that during election season, candidates eagerly awaited being invited to a League of Women Voters of Connecticut debate. This is the first time we have encountered so much opposition by the parties, and (some) candidates to participate in our debates or control how we run them. Something has changed, but it is not the League. The League will continue to educate voters by using all of our voter education tools: printed materials, online and social media platforms as well as debates to bring voters non-partisan information about the candidates and the issues. Our League mission to empower voters and defend democracy continues…
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ConnecticutDebate Reluctance is a Bad Sign for Democracy
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In recent election cycles, we have noticed an alarming trend among candidates from both parties—a reluctance by some to participate in debates. This is unfortunate. Debates are an important part of the elections process. Our democracy depends on a mutual relationship of respect between candidates and the voters who elect them.
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ConnecticutYale Women's Debate Exhibition
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The AITE Debate Team and the Yale Debate Association are pleased to present an evening of Collegiate debate featuring women from the Yale parliamentary debate team and speaker Zoe Chance, Yale professor and best-selling author.
This Week’s Secretary of the State and 5th Congressional Debates to Conclude the Connecticut Public and Connecticut League of Women Voters 2022 Debate Series
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Tonight’s Secretary of the State Debate at the University of Hartford and Thursday’s 5th Congressional Debate at Central Connecticut State University will bring the Connecticut Public and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut (LWVCT) 2022 debate series to a close. U.S. Senate and Gubernatorial Debates Canceled Due to Candidate Non-Participation
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ConnecticutDebate Criteria and Candidate Vetting Standards for all Federal and Statewide Elected Offices
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The League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund (LWVCTEF) board will determine which candidates will be invited to participate in a LWVCT EF sponsored or co-sponsored candidate debate. All candidates who have met the standards as determined by the Secretary of the State’s Office to qualify for appearance on the ballot for the contested office(s) covered by the debate, and who meet the additional stated criteria, will be invited to participate.
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ConnecticutConnecticut Public and Connecticut League of Women Voters Announce 2022 Statewide Candidate Debate Series
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Apr 12 2022
Connecticut Public and the League of Women Voters of Connecticut (LWVCT) will co-produce an unprecedented series of eight debates in advance of the November 2022 elections, including debates for the statewide offices of Governor and Secretary of the State, as well as U.S. Senate and Connecticut’s five U.S. Congressional districts.
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ConnecticutCT Debate Series- Connecticut Votes 2022
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 - 8:00pm to Thursday, October 27, 2022 - 8:00pm
In collaboration with the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, Connecticut Public presents a weekly series of political debates between the key candidates in advance of the midterm November 2022 elections, including debates for the statewide offices of Governor and Secretary of the State, as well as U.S. Senate and Connecticut’s five U.S. Congressional districts.
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Connecticut PublicLWV Greenwich Candidates Debate
Thursday, October 8, 2020 - 7:00pm to Friday, October 9, 2020 - 8:45pm
Join the LWV of Greenwhich via ZOOM for the Candidates Debates for State Senate District 36, as well as the 149th, 150th, and the 151st Congressional Districts.
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Event RegistrationLWV Weston Debate: 135th State House District
Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 10:30am
The Weston League of Women Voters will hold a virtual debate between incumbent Anne Hughes (D) and challenger John Shaban (R), candidates for Connecticut Assembly District 135. Register to receive the link and submit your questions to lwvofweston [at] gmail.com.
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