2022 gubernatorial debates

The Ohio Debate Commission said the Republican candidates refused to participate in debates and the commission elected not to hold "empty chair" debates with the Democratic candidates.

The Ohio Debate Commission is the latest entity to propose dates for debates in the governor's race, the U.S. Senate contest and a forum for Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.

Political scientists say careful calculations are being made right now as to whether and how candidates should engage in public debate.

The Ohio Debate Commission announced it is not able to convene a debate for the Republican gubernatorial race.

So far, the sitting governor is so far the only candidate to decline to appear at a debate set for March 29.

But there's a caveat here