California’s U.S. Senate Candidates To Face Off Again At Universal Studios Debate

Ted Johnson

7 February 2024 at 3:12 pm·1-min read

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Steve Garvey will face off again for another U.S. Senate debate on Feb. 20 at Universal Studios Hollywood.

NBC4/KNBC and Telemundo 52/KVEA are hosting the one-hour debate, which will start at 6 p.m. PT. The debate will be commercial free and simulcast on NBC and Telemundo stations throughout the state.

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NBC 4 anchor Colleen Williams, chief political reporter Conan Nolan and Noticiero Telemundo 52 anchor Alejandra Ortiz will moderate the debate.

The debate will be held in partnership with Loyola Marymount University, with Fernando Guerra, professor of political. science and Chicana/o studies representing the university.

The event also will be livestreamed on local streaming news channels, websites and apps.

The Senate candidates met last month for a Jan. 22 debate at USC, with Fox 11’s Elex Michaelson and Politico’s Melanie Mason moderating. Another debate is scheduled for Feb. 12 at KRON4 News in San Francisco. The debate, set to start at 7 p.m. ET, will be simulcast on KTLA.

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