WVIA Presents • Decision 2026
Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District Debate
Thursday, October 29 • 7 PM
Live from the WVIA Public Media Studios
Meet the Candidates
The candidates for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District will meet for a live, 55-minute debate.
A Live Conversation About Pennsylvania's 8th District
WVIA will bring the candidates for Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District together for a live debate from the Sordoni high-definition studio at WVIA Public Media Studios.
Veteran broadcaster Tracey Matisak will serve as producer and moderator, joined by a panel of journalists representing WVIA News, The Times-Tribune and PCN.
Watch or Listen Live
Tune in Thursday, October 29 at 7 PM.
WVIA will also make the debate available to other local media outlets for broadcast.
Attend the Debate Live
Be part of the live studio audience at WVIA Public Media Studios. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
Reserve Your Free Tickets100 WVIA Way
Pittston, PA 18504
Audience Guidelines
To maintain a respectful and impartial environment for both candidates and viewers, all members of the studio audience are expected to follow these guidelines:
- Audience members will be able to observe the debate, but will not be permitted to ask questions of the candidates.
- Political campaign materials — including signs, buttons, pins, clothing or printed materials displaying campaign messages — are not permitted on the premises.
- Audience members are asked to refrain from applause during the debate. Applause is welcome at the beginning and conclusion of the program.
- Shouting, heckling, interruptions or other disruptive behavior will not be permitted.
Moderator & Panelists
Tracey Matisak
Veteran broadcaster Tracey Matisak will serve as producer and moderator of the 8th District debate.
Debate Panelists
Borys Krawczeniuk
WVIA News Reporter
Donnie Collins
The Times-Tribune Editorial Writer
Francine Schertzer
PCN Senior Vice President
Thursday, October 29 at 7 PM
Watch live on WVIA or join us in the studio.