Rules for 2018 Pennsylvania Lt. Governor debate

PITTSBURGH — On Saturday, Oct. 6, WPXI will host the first debate between Pennsylvania Lt. Governor candidates John Fetterman and Jeff Bartos.

You will be able to watch the debate at 7:30 p.m. on WPXI and the WPXI streaming apps.

Below, are the rules for the debate as sent to candidates Fetterman and Bartos.

Debate Rules and Format:

Coin flip for first makeup session.

Coin flip for first opening statement.

Each candidate has 1:30 for an opening statement.

Questions and Answer Segment: Both candidates will get 1:30 to answer each question.  The first candidate to answer will also have :30 for a rebuttal.  We will then flip the order in the next question.

For fairness, there will be no rebuttal on the final question if it is an odd number.

Each candidate will get 1:00 for a closing statement, starting with the candidate who went second for the opening statement.

Only one person in addition to the candidate will be allowed in the Studio for the debate.  All others will watch the debate live from the green room to which they are assigned.

There is no texting allowed once the debate begins.

There will be someone with cue cards for timing in the studio, so the candidates will know when they have 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and when to wrap for opening/closing statements and answers.

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