What time is the Austin mayoral debate tonight? How to watch Thursday

Austin mayoral candidates will take the stage for a debate on Thursday, Oct. 17.

If you're unfamiliar with the candidates running in the Nov. 5 election , here is what you should know.

What time is the Austin mayoral debate?

The "Race for Austin Mayor" debate will air live at 4 p.m. local time and will be hosted by KXAN.

According to KXAN, candidates will face questions on various topics relevant to Austin voters. KXAN , having previously solicited questions from Austin residents, will incorporate these submissions during the one-hour debate.

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Who will moderate the Austin mayoral debate?

KXAN anchors Tom Miller and Jennifer Sanders will moderate Thursday's debate. KXAN reporter Grace Reader and KXAN Live Anchor Esme Zamora will host a live stream of the debate .

Who is running for mayor of Austin?

Five mayoral candidates are expected to be at Thursday's debate.

Here are the candidates:

For those wanting to know more about the candidates, the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs has a brief bio of each candidate.

Who is the current mayor of Austin?

Kirk Watson is the incumbent. Watson served as mayor from 1997 to 2001 before again running and winning the city's highest elected office in 2022 after narrowly defeating Celia Israel in a runoff election despite outraising her 3-1.

He spent over 13 years in the Texas Senate, where he took the lead on various issues and served as a member and vice-chair of several standing and special committees, as well as the Sunset Advisory Commission.

Where can I watch the debate?

You can watch the debate on KXAN on the following TV providers and streaming services: