Republican Senate Nominee Mike Katz Calls for Televised Debate with Senator Chris Coons After University of Delaware Debates Reportedly Canceled
Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Katz has publicly called for a televised debate with Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Coons. This call comes after Katz's campaign stated it was informed that the University of Delaware would not host its traditional Delaware Debates program for the 2026 general election. The University of Delaware has not yet publicly confirmed the cancellation of the 2026 debates, though its website, as of September 28, does not list a schedule for this year's events. Katz emphasized that Delaware voters deserve the opportunity to see both candidates on the same stage, answering questions and defending their records. He has urged Delaware Republican Party Chairman Gene Truono and Delaware Democratic Party Chair Evelyn Brady to collaborate in organizing a professionally moderated and televised debate, inviting various media organizations to participate.
