The competitive race between U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorksi (D-Nanticoke) and Republican challenger Lou Barletta will feature just one debate, which will air district wide on local TV Oct. 29.
The debate, editorial board meetings and individual interactions with constituents will give voters enough information to know where each candidate stands, Kanjorski spokesman Ed Mitchell said.
"The Congressman has a job to do in September in the capital and he's going to continue to fully represent the people of the 11th, despite the time demands of the campaign," Mitchell said. "We simply have too many commitments in October after Congress adjourns to fit in any other debates."
Barletta is seen as one of the few Republican congressional challengers nationwide who has a chance to defeat his or her Democratic opponent. He has run an aggressive campaign to erode much of Kanjorski's lead in the polls, although the longtime incumbent still holds a fundraising advantage.
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