‘Idaho Debates’ Airs Fall Line-Up

The “Idaho Debates,” a tradition of more than three decades in Idaho, has announced its fall line-up of political debates in advance of the November general election, including debates in an array of the state’s top races. The debates, broadcast live statewide on Idaho Public Television, are co-sponsored by the Idaho Press Club and the League of Women Voters of Idaho. Here’s the schedule:

• Oct. 7 , 7 p.m.: Idaho Secretary of State debate, featuring Republican Lawerence Denney and Democrat Holli Woodings
• Oct. 9, 7 p.m.: 1 ^st Congressional District debate, featuring GOP Rep. Raul Labrador and Democratic challenger Shirley Ringo
• Oct. 9 , 8:30 p.m.: Idaho state treasurer debate, featuring GOP Treasurer Ron Crane and Democratic challenger Deborah Silver
• The rest of the schedule here.

Question: U.S. Sen. Jim Risch has canceled a scheduled debate Oct. 12 with Democrat Nels Mitchell, stating through his PRmeister that he traditionally participates in one debate — and that’ll be on Boise TV station KTVB. Do you care whether Sen. Risch debates Mitchell a second time?