LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The top three Republican candidates running to replace longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will take the stage Monday night in downtown Louisville for a Republican primary debate hosted by WDRB News.
The debate is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Henry Clay event center and will be moderated by WDRB’s Gilbert Corsey and Lindsay Allen.
McConnell, a Republican who has represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate since 1985, announced earlier this year that he won't seek reelection in 2026, creating the first open Senate seat in the state in years.
The debate offers voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss their positions on key issues and outline their priorities as the Republican primary campaign ramps up.
Viewers can watch the debate live on WDRB and stream it on WDRB.com, the WDRB News app and the WDRB+ app.
WDRB will also provide coverage and highlights from the debate throughout the evening and online.
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