Spokespeople for the campaigns of Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd said they would participate in an October 7 debate that will be aired on Spectrum News 1. The cable channel also confirmed the debate, which will occur in Raleigh.  Time to be announced.

If anyone has Spectrum cable and would like to host a Watch Party for the Beasley-Budd event, please email Scarlettmoc9nc@gmail.com.