And been saulengo, coverage begins on cspan2 at 7 00 pm eastern. All 435 house seats are up for election in november. The current the political report only 90 one of those races are competitive. One of them is the utah fourth Congressional District were incumbent presented been mc adams, the only the credit member of congress is seeking reelection. He participated in a debate against his opponent burgess owens. Live from downtown Salt Lake City, the utah the they Commission Welcomes you to the fourth Congressional District candidates debate. Good evening. Im doug wilkes, editor of the deseret news. I moderate tonights debate at the invitation of the Utah Debate Commission, this event held live on october 12th is part of the Utah Debate Commissions work to educate voters and encourage Civil Exchange of ideas. If you are watching or listening live we encourage your reaction and questions on social media using the hashtag use he debate and listen learn vote. Live from Salt Lake City, utah
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