Nexstar Media’s Virginia Television Stations To Host Exclusive Live Debate Between Top Candidates for U.S. Senator

Democratic U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Republican Challenger Hung Cao to Face Off at Norfolk State University on October 2 at 7:00 PM ET

Nexstar’s Cable News Network, NewsNation, Will Carry the Debate Nationwide

Norfolk, VA (Sept, 16, 2024) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that its television stations serving Virginia will host an exclusive live multi-market telecast of a debate featuring the top candidates for U.S. Senator from Virginia, Democratic incumbent Senator Tim Kaine and Republican challenger Hung Cao. “YOUR LOCAL ELECTION HEADQUARTERS: VIRGINIA U.S. SENATE DEBATE” will take place on October 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, at the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center on the campus of Norfolk State University.  Nexstar’s cable news network, NewsNation, will simulcast the debate nationwide.

The debate will originate from WAVY-TV 10 in Portsmouth and air on television stations and digital platforms serving the Commonwealth, including WRIC-TV in Richmond, WFXR-TV in Roanoke, WDVM-TV in Hagerstown, MD, and WDCW-TV in Washington, D.C. The debate will be moderated by news anchors Tom Schaad of WAVY-TV 10 and Deanna Allbrittin of WRIC-TV.

This pivotal event will provide Virginia voters with a crucial opportunity to hear directly from both candidates as they discuss the key issues facing Virginia and the nation. As the race heats up, this debate will be a defining moment in the campaign.

Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, President of Norfolk State University, expressed the institution’s pride in hosting this critical debate: “Norfolk State University is honored to host this important forum — the region’s only live senatorial debate with our media partner WAVY-10. Whether local or national, every election is important. Our civic engagement in that process is vital. NSU is proud to serve as the venue where the candidates can express their policy positions and provide voters with information before they head to the polls. In addition, this debate will provide the Spartan community with an opportunity to witness the political process in real-time.”

Carol Ward, Vice President and General Manager of WAVY-TV 10 also emphasized the significance of the event: “As Your Local Election Headquarters, WAVY-TV 10 is committed to providing our viewers with in-depth coverage of the issues that matter most. With our broadcast partners across Nexstar, we’re proud to play a key role in facilitating this debate, ensuring that Virginians have the information they need to make informed decisions at the ballot box.”

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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:
Chris Berg
Vice President of Local Content Development
Nexstar Media Inc.
972/373-8800 or cberg@nexstar.tv

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