Nexstar Media’s Indiana TV Stations To Host Exclusive Live Debate Between the Top Candidates for Governor of Indiana
Candidates Will Face Off October 2 at the Studios of WXIN-TV in Indianapolis
Debate Will be Live-Streamed and Available to Every Indiana Voter
Indianapolis, IN (Sept. 23, 2024) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that its television stations serving Indiana will host an exclusive live multi-market telecast of a debate featuring the candidates vying for the position of Governor. This one-hour debate will take place on October 2 at 7 p.m. from the WXIN-TV/WTTV-TV studios in Indianapolis and will be broadcast live across the state. The leading candidates for Indiana Governor have agreed to participate: Mike Braun (R-Ind.) and Jennifer McCormick (D-Ind.)
The debate will originate from WXIN-TV studios in Indianapolis and air across six Nexstar owned or operated television stations and digital platforms serving the state, including sister station WTTV-TV, also in Indianapolis, and WANE-TV in Fort Wayne, WTWO-TV in Terre Haute, and WEHT-TV in Evansville. The debate will also live stream on Chicago’s WGNtv.com. WBND-TV in South Bend and WDRB-TV in Louisville will simulcast the live event.
This pivotal event will provide Hoosiers with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates as they discuss their visions for Indiana’s future. Voters are encouraged to tune in and engage with the issues that matter most to their communities.
“As Your Local Election Headquarters, WXIN-TV will host the top candidates for Governor,” said WXIN-TV/WTTV-TV Vice President and General Manager Dominic Mancuso. “Our commitment to delivering quality journalism means bringing critical events like this debate to our audience. We invite all Hoosiers to watch, listen, and participate in shaping the future of our state.”
The debate will feature questions on key issues such as the economy, education, healthcare, and public safety. Viewers can expect a robust discussion that will shed light on the candidates’ positions and their plans for Indiana.
“This debate is a vital platform for the candidates to share their ideas and policies with the public,” said CJ Hoyt, News Director at FOX59 and CBS4. “We believe that informed voters are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy, and we’re proud to facilitate this important conversation.”
Where to Watch:
| Station | Network | Market | Station Website | Social |
| WXIN-TV | FOX | Indianapolis | https://fox59.com/ | @FOX59 |
| WTTV-TV | CBS | Indianapolis | https://cbs4indy.com/ | @CBS4Indy |
| WANE-TV | CBS | Fort Wayne | https://www.wane.com/ | @wane15 |
| WTWO-TV | NBC | Terre Haute | https://www.mywabashvalley.com/ | @wtwonews |
| WEHT-TV | ABC | Evansville | https://www.tristatehomepage.com/ | @WEHTWTVWlocal |
| WBND-TV | ABC | South Bend | https://www.abc57.com/ | @ABC57News |
| WDRB-TV | FOX | Louisville | https://www.wdrb.com/ | @WDRBNews |
| WGNtv.com | Ind. | Chicago | https://wgntv.com/ | @WGNNews |
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
Contact:
CJ Hoyt
FOX59 / CBS 4
Phone: 317-687-6540