Erie's 2017 Debates

Video of the debates at the Jefferson Educational Society

by Erie Reader Staff

October 18, 2017 at 6:21 PM

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Republican John Persinger (left) and Democrat Joe Schember go head to head in a debate moderated by Ben Speggen and Pat Cuneo on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017

Incumbent Erie County Executive Democrat Kathy Dahlkemper (left) squares off against Republican challenger Art Oligeri. Originally held on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the Jefferson Educational Society with a livestream via the Erie Reader's FaceBook page.

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