Candidate Debate Video Archives

SPRING 2023 CANDIDATE DEBATES & FORUMS

South Bend Mayor Candidate Debate |

March 15, 7:00 -8:00 pm
A primary debate featuring Henry Davis, Jr. (D) and James Mueller (D).
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South Bend City Clerk Candidate Debate |

March 21, 7:00-8:00 pm
A primary debate featuring Dawn Jones (D), Jason Banicki (D), and Bianca Tirado (D).
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South Bend Common Council At Large Candidate Forum |

March 28, 7:00-8:00 pm
A primary candidate forum featuring Rachel Tomas Morgan (D), Dr. Oliver Davis Jr. (D), Laquita Hughes (D), Karen White (D), and Lori Hamann (D).
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South Bend Common Council District Debates |

April 21, 6:00-8:00 pm
A series of brief, fast-paced, one-on, one policy debates featuring Democratic primary candidates Lori Hamann, Canneth Lee, Jordan Giger, Ophelia Gooden-Rodgers, Drew Duncan, Sharon McBride, Sherry Bolden-Simpson, Patrick Reighter, Bruce Mitchell, and Sheila Niezgodski.
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FALL 2022 CANDIDATE DEBATES & FORUMS

School Board Candidate Forum - South Bend

September 28, 2022 - 7:00 P.M.
A conversation with the candidates from Districts 1, 2, and 5.
View video footage here

Congressional Candidate Debate (IN-2)

October 2, 2022 - 7:00 P.M.
A congressional candidate debate featuring William Henry (L) and Paul Steury (D).
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U.S. Senate Debate (hosted by the IDC with on-campus Debate Watch Party hosted by ADP)

October 16, 2022 - 6:45 P.M.
A U.S. senatorial debate featuring Todd Young (R), Tom McDermott (D), and James Sceniak (L).
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School Board Candidate Forum - P-H-M

November 1, 2022 - 7:00 P.M.A school board candidate forum featuring candidates from all townships in the P-H-M school district.
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SPRING 2022 CANDIDATE FORUM

Meet the Candidates - St. Joseph County
March 31, 2022 - 6:00 P.M.
A meet the candidate forum featuring primary candidates for several St. Joseph County races.
View video footage here

SPRING 2020 CANDIDATE DEBATES & FORUMS

St. Joseph County Council (Dist. 2) Debate |
March 9, 2020 - 6:00 pm
A primary debate featuring Jordon Budreau (R), Oliver Davis Jr. (D), and Derek Dieter (R).
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Indiana House District 6 Primary Debate |
May 13, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
A primary debate featuring Maureen Bauer (D), Garrett Blad (D), Drew Duncan (D) .
Live from the ABC57 Studio with candidates joining by Zoom.
View video footage here

Indiana Senate District 6 Primary Interview |
Taped May 19, 2020
A Vote411 Zoom interview featuring Alex Bowman (D).
View video footage here

Indiana Senate District 6 Primary Interview |
Taped May 19, 2020
A Vote411 Zoom interview featuring David Niezgodski (D).
View video footage here

FALL 2019 CANDIDATE DEBATES & FORUMS

Meet the Candidates - Mishawaka |
September 24, 2019 - 6:00 pm
Brief statements by candidates on the Mishawaka municipal ballot. Mayor, clerk, city council.
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Meet the Candidates- South Bend |
September 30, 2019 - 6:00 pm
Brief statements by candidates on the South Bend municipal ballot. Mayor & city council.
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South Bend Mayoral Candidate Debate |
October 1, 2019 – 6:30 pm
Debate between Democrat James Mueller and Republican Sean Haas.
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At-Large Candidate Forum - Mishawaka |
October 3, 2019 - 6:00 pm
A public forum featuring the five candidates running for three at-large seats on Mishawaka’s Common Council.
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Elkhart Mayoral Candidate Debate |
October 7, 2019 – 6:30 pm
A debate between Democrat Rod Roberson and Republican Dave Miller.
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Candidate Forum - Elkhart Common Council |
October 8, 2019 – 6:30 pm
A public forum featuring the at-large and contested district candidates for Elkhart Common Council.
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Contested District Candidate Forum - South Bend Common Council |
October 10, 2019 - 6:00 pm
A public forum featuring candidates running in contested district races for South Bend Common Council.
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Contested District Candidate Forum - Mishawaka Common Council |
October 14, 2019 - 6:00 pm
A public forum featuring candidates running in contested districts for Mishawaka Common Council.
View Facebook Live video footage here

At-Large Candidate Forum - South Bend Common Council |
Oct 15, 2019 - 6:00 pm
A public forum featuring candidates competing for the three at-large seats on the South Bend Common Council. Five candidates are running for three at-large seats.
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District 6 Candidate Forum - South Bend Common Council |
October 29, 2019 - 6:00 pm
A public debate featuring Democratic candidate Sheila Niezgodski and write-in candidate Eli Cantu.
View Facebook Live video footage here

SPRING 2019 CANDIDATE FORUMS

Meet the Candidates: South Bend Mayor, Council, & Clerk
March 14, 2019. Recording available here
Candidate Forum: South Bend Mayor *
March 5, 2019. Recording available here
Candidate Forum: South Bend Common Council Districts 1, 3, and 6 *
March 7, 2019. Recording available here
Candidate Forum: South Bend Common Council Districts 2 and 4 *
April 2, 2019. Recording available here
Candidate Forum: South Bend Common Council At Large
March 19, 2019. Recording available here.
Meet the Candidates: Elkhart Mayor, Council, & Clerk
March 26, 2019. Recording available here.
Candidate Forum: Elkhart City Council Districts (1R, 2R, 4D, 6D)
March 27, 2019. Recording available here.
Candidate Forum: Elkhart's Democratic Mayoral Candidates
April 8, 2019. Recording available here.
BONUS: Community Forum on the Opioid Epidemic
April 9, 2019. Recording available here.

FALL 2018 CANDIDATE DEBATES

Meet the Candidates Forum: South Bend School Board
September 25 - 6:00 P.M. (1001 Wiekamp Hall, IU South Bend)
View video HERE.

St. Joseph County Sheriff Candidate Debate: Paul Jonas (R) vs. Bill Redman (D)
September 27 - 7:00 P.M. (158 Northside Hall, IU South Bend)
View video HERE.

St. Joseph County Council Debates C: Cindy Kilgore (D), Richard Pfeil (R); H: Joe Canarecci (D), Brian Pawlowski (R)
October 2, 6:00 - 8:30 P.M. (1001 Wiekamp Hall, IU South Bend)
View District C Facebook Live video HERE
View District H Facebook Live video HERE
View District C Zoom video HERE
View District H Zoom video HERE

U.S. Senate Debate Watch Party - Debate Hosted by the Indiana Debate Commission: Mike Braun (R), Lucy Brenton (L), Joe Donnelly (D)
Monday, October 8, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
View IDC livestream video HERE.

U.S. House Debate Watch Party - Debate Hosted by WSBT: Mell Hall (D), Jackie Walorski (R)
Monday October 8, 7:00 - 8:00 P.M. (viewed at 8:15 in student housing).
View the WSBT livestream video HERE

Indiana House Candidate Debate (District 5): Dale Devon (R), Don Westerhausen (D)
Tuesday, October 9, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. (1001 Wiekamp Hall, IU South Bend)
View the Facebook Live video HERE

St. Joseph County Commissioner Debate: Andy Kostielney (R), Tim Swager (D)
Thursday, October 11, 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. (1001 Wiekamp Hall, IU South Bend)
View the Facebook Live video HERE

Meet the Candidates Forum (Elkhart)
Tuesday, October 16, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., (Lerner Theatre)
View the Facebook Live video (part 1) HERE
View the Facebook Live video (part 2) HERE

Elkhart School Board Candidate Forum: District 1: Glen Duncan, Rocky Enfield At-Large: Babette Boling, Kelli Mullins, Troy Scott, Jeri Stahr, Jill Szyarto, Anne VonDerVellen
Thursday, October 25, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. (IUSB Elkhart Center)
View the Facebook Live video HERE

Indiana House Candidate Debate (District 21): Ethan Legg (L), Carl Rust (D), Tim Wesco (R)
Thursday, October 25, 6:00 - 7:30 P.M. (IUSB Elkhart Center)
View the Facebook Live video HERE

St. Joseph County Meet the Candidates Forum
Multiple races: U.S. Congress, state legislature, county council, county commissioner, sheriff, probate judge, township trustee, school board and more.
Monday, October 29, 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. (St. Joseph County Public Library) View the Facebook Live video HERE

SPRING 2018 PRIMARY DEBATES

Meet the Candidates Forum (St. Joseph County)
February 27 - 6:00 P.M. (1001 Wiekamp Hall, IU South Bend)
View video HERE.

St. Joseph County Sheriff – Democratic Primary Debate
March 20 - 6:00 P.M. (1001 Wiekamp Hall, IU South Bend
View the ABC57 complete LIVE coverage HERE.

Congressional Candidate Debate (IN-2 Democrats)
March 27 – 6:00 P.M. (1001 Wiekamp Hall, IU South Bend)
View Video HERE.

Congressional Candidate Debate (IN-2 Democrats)
April 10 – 6:30 P.M. (The Lerner Theatre)
View Video HERE.

Elkhart County Prosecutor - Republican Primary Debate
April 11 - 6:30 P.M. (IUSB Elkhart Center)
View Video HERE.

Meet the Candidates Forum (St. Joseph County)
April 24 – 6:00 P.M. (St. Joseph County Public Library)
View Video HERE.

FALL 2016 CANDIDATE DEBATES - ARCHIVES

School Board Candidate Forum (10/10/16)
South Bend Community School Corp. Candidates
At Large: John Anella, Jasmine Brown, Cory Gathright, David James,
Annette Malone, Jeannette McCullough, Karl Nichols, Maritza Robles
District 3: Scott Siler, Leslie Wesley
Co-Sponsored by the School of Education at IU South Bend.
View video HERE.

U.S. House Candidate Debate (10/11/16)
2nd Congressional District
Ron Cenkush (L), Lynn Coleman (D)
View video HERE.

District 7 - Justin Chupp (R), Joe Taylor (D), James Gillen (L)
View the debate HERE.

District 8 - Ryan Dvorak (D), Dick Pfeil (R), No Candidate (L)
View the debate HERE.

District 21 - Jodi Buoscio (D), Ethan Legg (L), Tim Wesco (R)
View the debate HERE.

Senate District 10 - David Niezgodski (D), Gerard Arthus (L)
View the debate HERE.

Senate District 8 - Mike Bohacek (R), Maxine Spenner (D)
View the debate HERE.