2018-2019

2019 News

  • Political debates help inform voters, but formula is a work in progress

    AUGUST 12, 2019

  • Crain’s Cleveland Editorial: Up for Debate

    AUGUST 11, 2019

  • There’s Got to be a Better Way

    AUGUST 1, 2019

  • The Debate Format is an Embarrassment, Here’s How to Make it Better

    JULY 31, 2019

  • Join us August 12 for the first-ever forum on statewide debate commissions

    JULY 24, 2019

  • Taking Control: Why and how to start a debate commission in your state

    JUNE 26, 2019

  • Ohio Debate Commission 2018 Final Report

    MAY 13, 2019


2018 News

  • Where to watch and listen to tonight’s #OHSenDebate live

    OCTOBER 14, 2018

  • Where to watch and listen to tonight's #OHGovDebate live - please share (and watch and listen!)

    OCTOBER 8, 2018

  • The Blade, Editorial: Governor candidates should debate in northwest Ohio

    OCTOBER 6, 2018

  • Ohio University Student Editor: Ohio should not include third parties in the upcoming gubernatorial debates

    SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

  • Moderator, Panelists announced for Ohio Debate Commission Gubernatorial Debate

    SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

  • Ohio Debate Commission to Host Forum for All Gubernatorial Candidates on the Ballot

    SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

  • Ohio Debate Commission to Host U.S. Senate Debate in Cleveland

    SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

  • Ohio Debate Commission to Host Gubernatorial Debate at Cleveland State University

    SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

  • Crain's Editorial: Speaking Up

    MAY 6TH, 2018


  • Columbus On the Record, Closing Thoughts

    MAY 4TH, 2018


  • The City Club of Cleveland: Ohio Media Organizations, Universities, and Civic Organizations Join Forces to Create Statewide Commission on Political Debates

    APRIL 30TH, 2018

  • Cleveland.com: New Effort Underway to Create Ohio Political Debate Commission

    APRIL 30TH, 2018

  • WKSU: Ohio Media, Civic Groups, Universities Form Statewide Commission To Manage Political Debates

    APRIL 30TH, 2018