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'Arizona Horizon' host Ted Simons on why candidate debates matter

The issue of debates became a big one over the course of Arizona's midterm elections.

The Republican gubernatorial primary debate went viral for a number of contentious exchanges. And then, of course, then candidate Katie Hobbs declined to debate GOP nominee Kari Lake in the general election — in part, citing the primary debate as a reason for not taking part.

But Ted Simons says debates are an important part of the process — both for candidates and for voters. Simons is the host of Arizona Horizon, which has hosted statewide debates for many years.

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Mark Brodie is a co-host of The Show, KJZZ’s locally produced news magazine. Since starting at KJZZ in 2002, Brodie has been a host, reporter and producer, including several years covering the Arizona Legislature, based at the Capitol.