Senate District 16 Candidates Face Off in Live Debate on KGET: Meet the Contenders and Watch the Showdown on May 13!
Candidates vying for the opportunity to represent California's Senate District 16 will engage in a live debate on KGET on May 13. The debate will feature two of the three candidates for the seat and will be broadcast live from the KGET studios in Bakersfield at 7 p.m. on May 13. Viewers in Bakersfield can watch the debate on KGET, while those in Fresno can tune in to KSEE/KGPE. The debate will also be available for streaming on the network's apps.
The Democratic candidate, Bakersfield Vice Mayor Manpreet Kaur, and the Republican candidate, Guillermo Gonzalez, have confirmed their participation in the debate. However, the incumbent Senator Melissa Hurtado has declined the invitation and will not be part of the debate. Kaur, currently serving as the Vice Mayor of Bakersfield, is running for state office for the first time after being elected to the Bakersfield City Council in 2022. Gonzalez, a Bakersfield native and business owner, has previously worked for Rep. David Valadao. Hurtado, who was first elected to the California Senate in 2018, narrowly won reelection in 2022.
California's 16th Senate District encompasses parts of Kern, Kings, and Tulare counties. The debate will be moderated by Vincent Demonte from 17 News and Katherine Phillips from KSEE24. Viewers can access the debate on KGET+ through various streaming platforms such as Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Samsung TV. Additionally, the debate will be available for viewing on KGET.com.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from the candidates as they discuss their platforms and visions for the future of Senate District 16. Tune in to the live debate on May 13 to stay informed and engaged in the political process.