ChamberRVA is set to host a live televised Richmond Mayoral Candidate Debate on Monday, October 17 presented by Altria and in partnership with NBC12 and WCVE. The debate is free and open to the public and will be held at Altria Theater. The debate will be broadcast live on NBC12, WCVE FM radio and WCVW-57 from 7 to 8 p.m. WCVE-23 and WHTJ-41 will also rebroadcast the debate at 10 p.m. that same night. The debate may also be streamed and/or broadcast live across public and network stations or other broadcast affiliates.

The debate will feature the five candidates who achieved greater than 1% overall response rate according to the August 30, 2016 Christopher Newport/Wason Center poll. Those candidates in alphabetical order are Jon Baliles, Jack Berry, Joe Morrissey, Michelle Mosby and Levar Stoney. All five candidates have confirmed their availability to participate in the debate.

"This election is occurring at a pivotal point in the revitalization of the City of Richmond. The winner of this election is of critical importance to not only citizens of the city but to all in the Richmond region," says Ned Massee, Chair of ChamberRVA and Founder of Croatan Advisors. "We are pleased to provide this opportunity for everyone to learn more about the positions of each candidate on issues impacting the business community."

Persons planning to attend the debate should plan to arrive by 6:30 p.m. Doors to the auditorium will close at 6:45 p.m. Opening remarks will occur at 6:45 p.m. prior to the live telecast starting at 7 p.m. The debate will continue until 8:30 p.m. after the live telecast ends at 8 p.m. with an opportunity for questions of the candidates from the audience.​

Submit Your Questions!

We’re asking the public to submit questions to be asked of the Mayoral candidates at our October 17 Mayoral Debate.