KCCI Focuses On Local Elections With ‘Commitment 2022’ Coverage

Hearst Television CBS affiliate KCCI Des Moines, Iowa, is preparing voters in central Iowa with voter-focused content branded as Commitment 2022. This special coverage encompasses debates, candidate profiles, advertising truth tests and reporting on important issues.

KCCI’s Eric Hanson and Stacey Horst will co-moderate KCCI Commitment 2022: Iowa 3rd District Congressional Debate between Rep. Cindy Axne and Republican challenger Zach Nunn. Additionally, KCCI will host a debate between candidates for Iowa’s Attorney General, incumbent Tom Miller and Republican challenger Brenna Bird, on Sunday at 4 p.m. moderated by KCCI’s Amanda Rooker and James Stratton.

On Saturday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., KCCI will air a debate for Iowa’s Second Congressional District between Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democratic challenger Liz Mathis. KCCI anchor Alyx Sacks will co-moderate along with journalists from partners KCRG and KWQC.

KCCI’s Commitment 2022 coverage extends into every newscast and on KCCI.com. Viewers can watch candidate profiles for local elections, view fact-checks of TV ads, and stream debates.

KCCI News Director Allison Smith said: “Our mission at KCCI is to ask important questions and share facts. In this age where messages are coming at us on all screens, it’s critical that voters have verified information they can trust.”