RI Election 2022: When, How To Watch Magaziner-Fung Congress Debate

RHODE ISLAND — With Election Day fast approaching, the candidates for Rhode Island's second congressional district find in a surprisingly contested race in the deep blue Ocean State.

According to the most recent Boston Globe/Suffolk University poll taken between Oct. 1 and 4, Republican former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is up eight points against Democratic state General Treasurer Seth Magaziner.

If Fung wins, he'll be the first Republican to serve in U.S. Congress for Rhode Island since Ronald Machtley, who served from 1989 to 1995. The poll shows Fung up 45 percent-37, though Thursday night's debate could give Magaziner a chance to make up some ground.

How To Watch the Magaziner-Fung Debate

Thursday's debate is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted on WPRI 12, The CW Providence and on Verizon FiOS for subscribers. The debate will also stream on WPRI 12's website.

The debate will be moderated by Target 12 Chief Investigative Reporter Tim White and 12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi. According to WPRI 12, the debate will focus on a number of issues, including inflation, abortion and the balance of power on Capitol Hill.