THE GREAT DEBATE '26
About this Event
KEEP THE GREAT DEBATE FREE TO PUBLIC:
THE GREAT DEBATE ’26 — ONE DAY. POWERFUL DEBATES. YOU DECIDE.
The Great Debate returns home to Columbia City!
What began as Oct-Voter-Fest in 2013 returns to Rainier Arts Center on Saturday, October 3 for one day of real debates on the candidates and issues that will help shape our region.
This isn't a candidate forum or a series of campaign speeches. Candidates and advocates will face each other, answer the questions and make their case directly to the voters.
DEBATE LINEUP
11th Legislative District
David Hackney vs. Ashley Fedan
37th Legislative District — Q&A
37th District State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos
King County Council — District 2
Toshiko Hasegawa vs. Rebecca Saldaña
SPECIAL FEATURE:
Washington Initiative
IL26-001 — PARENTAL RIGHTS
IL26-638 — K–12 ATHLETICS
YES VS NO
Retired Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best returns as Master of Ceremony, with members of our community moderating the debates and asking the questions that matter.
And we're starting the day with some music. Michael Powers performs live beginning at 11 AM when the doors open.
Food. Drinks. Music. Community. With powerful debates.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Rainier Arts Center — Columbia City
3515 South Alaska St., Seattle
Doors Open 11 AM | Debates Noon–5 PM
FREE ADMISSION • 21+
REAL ISSUES. REAL CONVERSATIONS. REAL IMPACT.
ONE DAY. POWERFUL DEBATES. YOU DECIDE.
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Previous Great Debate Event at Washington Athletic Club- 2025
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