WBAL-TV and MPT collaborate to bring debate to viewers statewide

What: Perennial debate partners WBAL and MPT are collaborating to bring Commitment 2020: Baltimore Mayoral Debate to viewers statewide.

When: Tuesday, October 27, 7 - 8 p.m.

Who: Candidates Brandon Scott (D), Shannon Wright (R), and Bob Wallace (I), square off as WBAL-TV's Jason Newton moderates the 60-minute program. MPT's Jeff Salkin and WBAL news staffers will pose questions.

How to watch: MPT-HD will air the debate and stream it atmpt.org/anywhere/live-stream-mpt/. WBAL-TV carriage will include its main station and Me-TV channel. The debate will also be broadcast on WBAL-AM.

Background: MPT has a long history of Baltimore mayoral debate coverage. Earlier debates aired in 1995, 2007, 2011, and 2016.

MPT is doing its part to inform Maryland voters leading up to the November 3 general election. The statewide public TV network has created a dedicated Election 2020 page at mpt.org/election and has populated it with information on voter registration, ways to vote, and other details. Also included on the site are links to the Maryland State Board of Elections and to the MPT video player where viewers can find election-related content (video.mpt.tv/election-2020/)and a selection of "political shows" that air on MPT where viewers can gather information as they make voting decisions. The web page also offers public service spots created by MPT that direct Marylanders to deadlines, voting eligibility information, and polling options.