The two major candidates for Governor of Oregon will debate public policy issues specifically related to children and families in a live broadcast on the stations of Oregon Public Broadcasting Radio on Thursday, September 28 at 1pm. The debate, sponsored by OPB, Stand for Children, Children First for Oregon and the Children's Institute, will also air live on KLCC in Eugene and Jefferson Public Radio in Southern Oregon, thus assuring statewide coverage. OPB TV will broadcast the debate on Thursday, September 28 at 9pm and Sunday, October 1 at 1pm.

OPB's Christy George will moderate the exchange between Governor Ted Kulongoski, the Democratic nominee, and Ron Saxton, the Republican nominee. Subjects discussed will likely include child health and welfare, early childhood education as well as K-12 education, and state budget priorities for children and families.

After the program, people can watch the debate, find out how the minor party candidates answer the questions posed to Saxton and Kulongoski and discuss the issues online at the OPB Web site. There will also be links to background information specifically tailored to the debate subjects by the partner organizations.