Laxalt agrees to live, televised debate with Sisolak ahead of governor's office showdown Governor's office contenders to square off in October debate

James DeHaven | Reno Gazette-Journal

Republican governor candidate Adam Laxalt has agreed to debate Democratic foe Steve Sisolak in October.

The planned debate, co-hosted by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Telemundo and KSNV Channel 3, will be broadcast live in Las Vegas and Reno at 7 p.m. on Oct. 15.

Laxalt, also the state’s attorney general, announced his participation in a Tuesday statement from his campaign.

“I look forward to debating the important issues facing our state, including education, our economy, and public safety,” Laxalt said in the statement. “This will be a great chance for Nevadans to see our views on policy and our vision for Nevada’s next chapter.”

Sisolak's campaign said in a statement that it's "looking forward to ongoing discussions about upcoming debates."

Laxalt and Sisolak will face off in a general election scheduled for Nov. 6.