From the U.S. Senate seat to local offices, the Republican Club of Van Zandt County is gearing up to host primary candidate debates on Saturday in Canton. The debate will be held at the Canton Civic Center on Jan.

Edwards, a former Houston City Council member, and Menefee, previously the Harris County attorney, weighed in on issues ranging from health care to voting rights. The two Democrats refrained from attacking each other,

K8 News will host a series of debates focusing on three upcoming primary election races in March, offering voters an in-depth look at the candidates. We encourage voters to submit questions regarding issues most important to you.

Hwang, a longtime state representative and senator, decided to challenge Vitale shortly after she was installed as first selectman following Bill Gerber’s death in last summer. As allowed under the town charter, Hwang filed a petition calling for the special election.

Ahead of the 2026 election, KTVU FOX 2 and KTTV FOX 11 will host a gubernatorial debate with the candidates vying to become California's next governor.