The 2022 Idaho Debates on IdahoPTV
Catch the biggest and best primary and general election debates right here at Idaho Public Television.
For more than three decades, Idaho Public Television has been Idaho's "station of record" for candidate debates. Ahead of the May primary and November general elections, we continue that tradition with debates for statewide and federal offices.
Secretary of State 2022 Republican Primary
Superintendent of Public Instruction 2022 Republican Primary
Attorney General 2022 Republican Primary
Scheduled Debates
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Additional Information
The Idaho Debates will air at 8:00pm in both time zones.
- Monday, April 18th - GOP Lieutenant Governor Debate - CANCELED
- Tuesday, April 19th – GOP Attorney General
- Monday, April 25th – GOP Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Tuesday, April 26th – GOP Secretary of State
Television: Watch the debates live on Idaho Public Television or on our YouTube page
Online: All the 2022 debates will be available On Demand after they air.
Past Debates from 2010 to current are available On Demand and listed by year below. For debates prior to 2010 please contact us.
Find more info on the Secretary of State's Elections Website.
Email us: mail@idahodebates.org
Based upon the 1998 U.S. Supreme Court decision "Arkansas vs Forbes," the partners have established "reasonable" and "viewpoint-neutral" criteria for participation in these statewide debates and will apply those criteria consistently to determine if a candidate is conducting an active campaign. The following letter went out to each candidate.
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Funding
Partners
The Idaho Debates is a collaborative effort among the Idaho Press Club, Boise State University’s School of Public Service, University of Idaho’s McClure Center, Idaho State University’s Department of Political Science, League of Women Voters’ Voter Education Fund, and Idaho Public Television. Our goal is to give the public an unbiased platform to hear the views of congressional candidates on the ballot. We do not support or oppose political parties or candidates.