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Enriquez Challenges Fernandez to Three Debates in Race for House District 114

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Javier Enriquez says Fernandez’s lack of voting record makes debates an important opportunity for voters to distinguish between the candidates.

Today, Javier Enriquez issued an invitation to Javier Fernandez to debate three times before the general election for House District 114 in November. Enriquez, a Republican, is a first-time candidate and lifelong resident of District 114. Fernandez, a Democrat, was elected to the seat in May in a special election.  [Read more…] about Enriquez Challenges Fernandez to Three Debates in Race for House District 114

Leadership Florida, Florida Press Association to Unveil Plans for General Election Debates

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MEDIA ADVISORY

With Florida poised to help shape the course of national policy for years to come, Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association will unveil exciting plans for face-to-face televised debates between the two parties’ nominees in the general election races for Governor and for U.S. Senate. Debate organizers will hold a media conference call tomorrow, Tuesday, April 3, at 10 a.m.

The debates will be broadcast statewide by local television stations in each of Florida’s 10 major media markets. Details will be unveiled on this April 3 call.

What: Media conference call re: general election debates for U.S. Senate & Governor

Call-In: Number: 1-888-392-4560
Code: 9979718

When: Tuesday, April 3
10:00 am

Who: Wendy Spencer, President & CEO, Leadership Florida
Beth Kigel, Board Chair, Leadership Florida
Dean Ridings, President & CEO, Florida Press Association
J. David Armstrong, President, Broward College
Caroline Taplett, President & General Manager, WPBF TV