The race in New York's 19th Congressional District is one of the most closely watched in the nation. WMHT airs a live debate at 8 p.m. Thursday between Democrat Zephyr Teachout and Republican John Faso.

The event, broadcast from WMHT's studios, will be moderated by Matt Ryan with questions from Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio and Joe Mahoney, statehouse reporter for the Community Newspaper chain, including the Oneonta Daily Star. Times Union state editor Casey Seiler will field questions submitted by viewers via social media.