Scripps Media's WXYZ-TV has announced that it will host a Michigan U.S. Senate debate between former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R) and U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D). The live televised commercial-free debate will be on Monday, October 14, at 7 p.m. at WXYZ-TV Studios in Southfield. The debate will be moderated by Editorial Director Chuck Stokes, 7 News Detroit Anchor Carolyn Clifford and 7 News Detroit Anchor Alicia Smith.

The debate will broadcast and stream on WXYZ-TV (Detroit), WXMI-TV (Grand Rapids) and WSYM-TV (Lansing).  The broadcast is also being offered to broadcasters outside the Detroit, Lansing and Grand Rapids markets.

“We are honored to host the political engagement forum just three weeks before Michiganders cast their vote. The debate will provide Michigan voters from across the state an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates who will answer questions on where they stand on important issues,” said Mike Murri, vice president and general manager of WXYZ and WMYD.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Media RSVP is required.
RSVP to dzacharek@wxyz.com by Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. ET

***Stations interested in broadcasting the debate live can contact marie.gould@wxyz.com***

Additional broadcast logistics will be provided in a confirmation email.

WXYZ is not offering an embedded stream, but media outlets can record the livestream with the following requirements:

All clips on broadcast or on-line must have a courtesy.
Nationwide/Detroit Market – WXYZ/Scripps

No streaming of the debate is allowed by non-Scripps stations and non-Scripps stations cannot post the debate in full on any digital property.

Clips as used in the broadcast coverage of the debate may be posted online by non-Scripps stations, AFTER the debate concludes. All clips must have the proper courtesy.

Media outlets may record the debate if media outlets abide by the guidelines above.