R.I. Governor Debate

ThuSep27
Global Heritage Hall Atrium

Roger Williams University will be hosting the first live televised debate in Rhode Island’s gubernatorial race on Thursday, Sept. 27, as part of RWU’s new partnership with WPRI 12.

The debate will include Democratic Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, Republican Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung and former state Rep. Joseph A. Trillo, who is running as an independent.

The debate will run from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Global Heritage Hall Atrium. Guests must be in their seats by 6:15 p.m., and doors will close at 6:40 p.m. No backpacks, large bags, props or signs will be allowed inside.

Seating for the event will be limited. Guests will need to show a confirmation email and identification at the door. Members of the RWU community who wish to attend must send an email to events@rwu.edu by the end of the day on Monday, Sept. 24.

During the debate, an RWU student will ask a question of the candidates, and RWU journalism students will be shadowing WPRI 12 reporters, producers and camera operators. Immediately after the debate, RWU students will take part in a Facebook Live event with a WPRI 12 reporter.