WTVJ Miami To Broadcast Live Senate Debate

NBC-owned WTVJ Miami (DMA 16) will televise the only confirmed Florida senatorial debate during the 2012 election season, pitting Florida’s incumbent U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D) against Republican challenger Rep. Connie Mack.

The live broadcast will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., and will be carried exclusively on WTVJ in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale market.

Under the “Decision 2012: Before You Vote” umbrella, the program is produced by the partnership of Leadership Florida and the Florida Press Association.

Originating from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fla., the debate broadcast will be moderated by Michael Williams, anchor at WPTV West Palm Beach. The debate sponsors and partners include host site Nova Southeastern University, Florida Blue, the League of Southeastern Credit Unions, AARP and the Claude Pepper Foundation.

The live broadcast will be carried in all 11 television markets in Florida.