Congressional Debate (Michigan District 6): held at Mendel Center, LMC, Benton Harbor, MI - Oct. 16, 2014

On Thursday October 16, 2014, the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties will host and sponsor for the public a debate from 8:15 p.m. onward at the Main Stage of the Mendel Center of Lake Michigan College.  Participating will be incumbent Congressman Fred Upton (R) of St. Joseph, MI and challenger Paul Clements (D) of Kalamazoo, MI.  The two won their primaries in August 2014 -- Clements is a Professor at Western Michigan University.  The event is free and also includes an early debate-forum for candidates for the Michigan State House and State Senate.  In addition to the LWV, eight other organizations are working as co-sponsors for voter education and participation. -- posted October 13, 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time Zone.