By Steven Allen Adams, Ogden Newspapers
CHARLESTON — The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor of West Virginia have agreed tentatively to a new debate after a previously planned debate fell through.Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and Democratic Huntington Mayor Steve Williams have agreed to a debate hosted by WV MetroNews and moderated by Talkline host Hoppy Kercheval for Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.A location was not announced, though sources close to the campaigns said the debate could be held on the campus of Fairmont State University.The debate will also be broadcast live by MetroNews affiliates and live-streamed at wvmetronews.com.“I’m excited for the chance to speak directly to the people of West Virginia and share my plans for improving our state,” Morrisey said in a statement. “This debate will be an important opportunity to highlight our proposals to cut taxes, create jobs, improve education, and help West Virginia compete better against the states we touch.”“I am grateful for the opportunity to debate the critical issues facing our great state in front of the voters of West Virginia,” Williams said in a separate statement. “I believe every voter deserves to know where we stand and what kind of leadership we will bring to the governor’s office. I appreciate WV MetroNews and Hoppy Kercheval for providing this forum, and I look forward to a spirited and informative discussion.”
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