FL-26: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell accepts debate invites, awaits response from Carlos Gimnez
Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell says she accepted three separate invitations to debate her Republican opponent Carlos Giménez as the two battle in Florida’s 26th Congressional District.
Those debates, if finalized, would give the candidates a chance to debate in both English and Spanish. Mucarsel-Powell is agreeing to appear in three separate debates hosted by CBS Miami, Telemundo 51 and Radio Actualidad.
“South Floridians are facing challenges we’ve never faced before, from an economic recession to a pandemic that is still not under control. While we may disagree on many issues, I am sure we can agree that the voters deserve to hear where we each stand, in English and in Spanish,” Mucarsel-Powell said Wednesday.
“I hope Mayor Giménez is willing to debate and defend his record before the voters — because I’m proud of my record.”
Florida Politics has reached out to the Giménez campaign on whether he will accept those debate invitations as well. This piece will be updated if the Giménez team responds.
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