As we close in the May 17 primary, there are forums or debates on the calendar for voters to hear from the candidates.

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updated 11 a.m., April 27

Upcoming

Wednesday, April 27, 8:15 AM: GOP Governor Forum

Sponsored by: Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors
Location: Hershey Lodge, Hershey, Pa.
Candidates: TBA
Moderator: TBA
Coverage: PCN-TV

Wednesday, April 27, 8 PM: GOP Governor Debate

Sponsored by: Nexstar
Location: WHTM-TV studios, Harrisburg, Pa.
Candidates: Lou Barletta, Doug Mastriano, Bill McSwain, Dave White.
Moderators: Dennis Owens, Lisa Sylvester
Coverage: WHTM-TV (ABC) in Harrisburg/Lancaster, Lebanon, York; WPXI-TV (NBC) in Pittsburgh; WPHL-TV (MyNetworkTV) in Philadelphia; WTAJ-TV (CBS) in Johnstown/Altoona/State College; WBRE-TV (NBC) and WYOU-TV (CBS) in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton; WJET-TV (ABC) and WFXP-TV (FOX) in Erie; and WYTV-TV (ABC) in Youngstown, OH. In addition, the debate will be live streamed on WETM-TV (NBC) in Elmira, NY, WPIX-TV (CW) in New York, NY, WIVB-TV (CBS) in Buffalo, NY, and WDVM-TV (IND) in Washington, D.C.  Additionally, all radio stations throughout the commonwealth will be provided free access to the debate.

Thursday, April 28, 6:30 PM: GOP Governor Forum

Sponsored by: Women and Girls Foundation TRAIL PA (Training Regional Advocates to Influence Leadership) Program
Location: Facebook Live
Candidates: Melissa Hart, Dave White
Moderators: TBA
Coverage: Livestream

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Monday, April 11: GOP Candidates Night

Sponsored by: Susquehanna Valley Conservatives
Location/Time: Best Western Hotel, Lewisburg, Pa., 7 PM
Candidates: TBA
Moderator: TBA
Coverage: PCN-TV and livestream

Monday, April 11: Democratic Senate Gun Safety Forum

Sponsored by: Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence
Location/Time: National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pa., 5:45-9 p.m.
Candidates: John Fetterman, Malcolm Kenyatta, Conor Lamb
Moderator: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Coverage: Livestream

Wednesday, April 13: GOP Gubernatorial/Senatorial Forum

Sponsored by: Lehigh Valley Tea Party
Location/Time: South Mountain Grove, 400 E. Mountain Rd., Allentown, PA., 6 p.m.
Candidates: Lou Barletta, Joe Gale, Charlie Gerow, Melissa Hart, Doug Mastriano, Dave White, Zche Zama. Jeff Bartos, Dave McCormick, Sean Gale.
Moderator: TBA
Coverage: N/A

Thursday, April 14: Democratic Senate Forum

Sponsored by: Jewish Democratic Council of America
Location/Time: TBA, 1 p.m.
Candidates: John Fetterman, Malcolm Kenyatta, Conor Lamb
Moderator: Halie Soifer
Coverage: Virtual

Tuesday, April 19, 7 PM: GOP Governor Debate

Sponsored by: Spotlight PA, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Trib Total Media, PennLive/The Patriot-News and WITF
Location: Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa.
Candidates: Jake Corman, Joe Gale, Charlie Gerow, Melissa Hart, Nche Zama.
Moderator: Scott LaMar, WITF. Panelists include PennLive’s Ivey DeJesus and WITF’s Scott Blanchard.
Coverage: PCN with livestream by participating media outlets.

Thursday, April 21, 8 PM: Democratic Senate Debate

Sponsored by: Nexstar
Location: WHTM-TV studios, Harrisburg, Pa.
Candidates: John Fetterman, Malcolm Kenyatta, Alexandra Khalil, Conor Lamb
Moderators: Dennis Owens, Lisa Sylvester
Coverage: WHTM-TV (ABC) in Harrisburg/Lancaster, Lebanon, York; WPXI-TV (NBC) in Pittsburgh; WPHL-TV (MyNetworkTV) in Philadelphia; WTAJ-TV (CBS) in Johnstown/Altoona/State College; WBRE-TV (NBC) in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton; WJET-TV (ABC) and WFXP-TV (FOX) in Erie; and WYTV-TV (ABC) in Youngstown, Ohio. In addition, the debate will be live-streamed on WETM-TV (NBC) in Elmira, N.Y.; WPIX-TV (CW) in New York, N.Y.; WIVB-TV (CBS) in Buffalo, N.Y.; and WDVM-TV (IND) in Washington, D.C.

Saturday, April 23, 12 PM: 17th Congressional District Candidate Forums

Sponsored by: League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University
Location: Virtual
Candidates: (R) Jeremy Shaffer, Jason Killmeyer, Kathleen Coder. (D) Chris Deluzio, Sean Meloy
Moderator: N/A
Coverage: Website, YouTube, Facebook

Monday, April 25, 7 PM: Democratic Senate Debate

Sponsored by: Spotlight PA, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Trib Total Media, PennLive/The Patriot-News and WITF
Location: Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.
Candidates: John Fetterman, Malcolm Kenyatta, Alexandra Khalil, Conor Lamb
Moderators: Scott LaMar, WITF; Ivy DeJesus, PennLive; Paula Reed Ward, TribLIVE
Coverage: C-SPAN, PCN-TV, YouTube

Monday, April 25, 8 PM: GOP Senate Debate

Sponsored by: Nexstar
Location: WHTM-TV studios, Harrisburg, Pa.
Candidates: Kathy Barnette, Jeff Bartos, Dave McCormick, Mehmet Oz, and Carla Sands
Moderators: Dennis Owens, Lisa Sylvester
Coverage: WHTM-TV (ABC) in Harrisburg/Lancaster, Lebanon, York; WPXI-TV (NBC) in Pittsburgh; WPHL-TV (MyNetworkTV) in Philadelphia; WTAJ-TV (CBS) in Johnstown/Altoona/State College; WBRE-TV (NBC) and WYOU-TV (CBS) in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre/Hazleton; WJET-TV (ABC) and WFXP-TV (FOX) in Erie; and WYTV-TV (ABC) in Youngstown, OH. In addition, the debate will be live streamed on WETM-TV (NBC) in Elmira, NY, WPIX-TV (CW) in New York, NY, WIVB-TV (CBS) in Buffalo, NY, and WDVM-TV (IND) in Washington, D.C.  Additionally, all radio stations throughout the commonwealth will be provided free access to the debate.

Tuesday, April 26, 7 PM: GOP Senate Debate

Sponsored by: Spotlight PA, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Trib Total Media, PennLive/The Patriot-News and WITF
Location: Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium, Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pa.
Candidates: Kathy Barnette, Jeff Bartos, George Bochetto, Sean Gale, Carla Sands
Moderators: Scott LaMar, WITF; Ivy DeJesus, PennLive; Paula Reed Ward, TribLIVE
Coverage: C-SPAN, PCN-TV, YouTube