MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Watch LIVE call-in debates with candidates vying for your vote in the August Primary Election. Ask candidates questions about issues that matter most to you.

2018 Primary Election Contested Races Debate Schedule:

-8th District Congressional (D): Monday, July 16th 7:00 - 8:00 pm with Democratic Candidate Chris Smith. The opponent in this race declined participation.

-69th District State Representative (D): Friday, July 20th 7:00 - 8:00 pm with Democratic Candidates Teri Banas, Julie Brixie and Penelope Tsernoglou.

-12th District Ingham County Commissioner (D): Tuesday, July 31st 7:00 - 8:00 pm with Democratic Candidates Linda Burghardt and Mark Polsdofer. The other two opponents in this race declined participation.

-11th District Ingham County Commissioner (D): Tuesday, July 31st 8:00 - 9:00 pm with Democratic Candidates Milton L. Scales and Emily Stivers.

Comcast Cable subscribers in Haslett, Okemos and East Lansing can view the programs by turning to Channel 21 and Channel 30. Viewers will have the opportunity to ask questions during the live debates by calling 517.349.1232. Questions can also be asked on Twitter and Facebook using the @HOMTV handle and #BallotMeridian hashtag.

Non-cable subscribers or those who live outside the viewing area will have the opportunity to take part in the debates through a live video stream on HOMTV’s website.