WNED News (2011-09-09)

BUFFALO, N.Y. (wned) – As the political season heats up, the candidates for Erie County Executive have agreed to two debates, including one sponsored by WNED.

Democrat Mark Poloncarz and Republican incumbent Chris Collins will face off in a WNED broadcast debate on October 13th. The candidates have also agreed to debate a week later at St. Joseph’s Collegiate Institute.

WNED’s debate is being presented in conjunction with the League of Women Voters.

Poloncarz’s campaign says it has also agreed to a third debate sponsored by WIVB-TV. The Collins’ camp has not yet accepted the invitation.

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