ST. LOUIS — Nexstar Media Group will host a televised debate on Thursday, October 31, 2024, between Democratic candidate Lucas Kunce and Republican incumbent Senator Josh Hawley. The debate is ahead of the November 5th election, where Missouri voters will decide who will represent them in the U.S. Senate. It will take place at the studios of KTVI-TV FOX 2/KPLR-TV in St. Louis, Missouri.

There are three ways viewers can watch the debate when it begins at 7 p.m. — broadcast on FOX 2, on FOX2Now.com or on the FOX 2 News app

The debate will also be broadcast on several Nexstar-owned stations throughout Missouri, including KTVI-TV (FOX) and KPLR-TV (CW) in St. Louis, WDAF-TV (FOX) in Kansas City, KRBK (FOX) in Springfield, and KSNF-TV (NBC) in Joplin. Additionally, viewers can stream the debate live on these stations’ websites: www.fox2now.com, www.fox4kc.com, www.ozarksfirst.com, and www.fourstateshomepage.com.

You can also watch the debate on KMIZ in Columbia, KFVS in Cape Girardeau, and KNPN in St. Joseph.

FOX 2 News anchor Shirley Washington and FOX 4 KC News anchor John Holt will moderate the debate and pose questions to the candidates focused on local and regional issues impacting communities across Missouri.

We encourage viewers to share their thoughts throughout the Oct. 31 debate. You can use the hashtag #MOSenDebate on social media to join the conversation.

Remember, the election for U.S. Senator from Missouri is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th. Click here for more information on voter registration, early voting, polling locations, and voter identification requirements.