Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton to Debate Wednesday
FOX4 anchor Jon Holt will moderate the one-hour debate between the two candidates at the station's Kansas City studios.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Employment
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Candidates Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton will face off in a televised debate on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the FOX4 studios in Kansas City. The one-hour event will feature discussions on health care, economic growth, and infrastructure.
Why it matters
The debate serves as a platform for voters to assess the candidates' competing visions on critical economic and social policies ahead of the upcoming election. These topics have been central to recent campaign discourse, including at a prior rally in Park City that drew 6,000 attendees.
The debate is scheduled for a one-hour duration beginning at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Viewers can also access a pre-debate show livestreaming at 6:30 p.m.
The players
Roger Marshall
Roger Marshall is a political candidate who recently held a campaign rally in Park City that attracted 6,000 attendees.
Adam Hamilton
Adam Hamilton is a political candidate participating in the televised debate to discuss his platform on key national issues.
Jon Holt
Jon Holt is a FOX4 news anchor who joined the network in 1994 and has earned 11 regional Emmys during his career.
The details
Moderated by veteran news anchor Jon Holt, the debate will be broadcast across WDAF-TV, KSNT-TV, and KSNW-TV. A pre-debate program will be available via the Fox4 website, its official Facebook pages, and local streaming television channels.
Timeline
The pre-debate show begins at 6:30 p.m. on October 21, 2026.
The debate begins at 7 p.m. on October 21, 2026.
Macro View
This debate follows the pattern of public candidate engagement set by the recent Park City rally. It represents a shift from large-scale outdoor events to the formal, televised discourse typical of late-stage campaign cycles.
Residents can follow the candidates' positions on economic growth and health care through the live broadcast on WDAF-TV, KSNT-TV, and KSNW-TV. The discussion will directly address issues that impact household budgeting and regional infrastructure priorities.
The takeaway
Voters should prepare for the debate by reviewing the candidates' stated policies on health care and infrastructure. Tuning into the pre-debate show provides additional context on the specific issues facing the region before the formal discussion begins.
Further reading
Learn more about the local political landscape in Kansas City Employment.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Kansas City Star.
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