AUSTIN, TX and IRVING, TX (September 15, 2020) – Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it will host an exclusive multi-market live telecast of a debate between the Democratic and Republican party candidates for the United States Senate from Texas, incumbent Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and former Air Force helicopter pilot, MJ Hegar. 2004 Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The debate will be moderated by KXAN-TV news anchors Robert Hadlock and Sally Hernandez, and Dallas Morning News political writer, Gromer Jeffers, Jr., who will pose questions to the candidates focused on current local and regional issues impacting communities across the state  The candidates will be asked for their views on education, health care and the coronavirus pandemic, infrastructure and the economy. Find the latest Nexstar Media Group, Inc. 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To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. We are proud to harness the combined resources of our local station operations throughout Texas to bring this exclusive live debate to our viewers across the state. 2012 Friday, October 9th, 2020 2020 Select a Cycle: released on June 10, 2019. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. There is, however, some debate but it has been accused of being biased to both the left and the right. KXAN News You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Political Ads › Expenditures › ... Nexstar Media Group. 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We are grateful to the candidates for their participation, and to the outstanding local communities we serve across Texas for their continued viewership and engagement.” “U.S. 20005. METHODOLOGY: The numbers on this page are based on contributions from individuals giving $200 or more, as reported to the Federal Election Commission. DC 15 Nexstar Stations in Texas to Bring Exclusive Live Debate Coverage To Over 21 Million Viewers Across the State. Washington, The Wall Street Journal has a bias rating of "Center" according to AllSides. 2010 2006 In addition to taking questions from the moderator and panelists, the candidates will respond to questions from local voters regarding issues that impact their local communities. Director of Marketing 1300 L St., NW Suite 200 For more information please visit www.nexstar.tv. For permission to reprint for commercial uses, such as textbooks, contact the Center: info@crp.org. 1998. The election for U.S. Summary; Recipients; Donors; Expenditures; PAC to PAC/Party; Contributors, 2018 cycle. Texas-based Nexstar Media Group has set a $4.1 billion deal to acquire Tribune Media. Nexstar is the biggest local TV company. Senator from Texas will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. 312/222-3394 or gweitman@nexstar.tv, © 1998-2020, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | All rights reserved, Nexstar Media Group Announces Strategic Operational Realignment to Leverage Value of Proprietary Local Content Across Multiple Platforms, Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.56 per Share. 15 Nexstar Stations in Texas to Bring Exclusive Live Debate Coverage To Over 21 Million Viewers Across the State. Nexstar’s community portal websites offer additional hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content while creating new revenue opportunities. The one-hour debate will bring together potentially 21 million viewers across Texas and will air on 15 Nexstar television stations serving the state, including: KDAF-TV (CW) in Dallas, KIAH-TV (CW) in Houston, KXAN-TV (NBC) in Austin, KWKT-TV (FOX) in Waco, KVEO-TV/SVEO-TV (NBC/CBS) in Harlingen/Brownsville, KTAL-TV (NBC) in Shreveport, LA, KTSM-TV (NBC) in El Paso, KETK-TV (NBC) in Tyler, KAMR-TV/KCIT-TV (NBC/FOX) in Amarillo, KLBK-TV/KAMC-TV (CBS/ABC) in Lubbock, KMID-TV (ABC) in Midland/Odessa, KFDX-TV (NBC) in Wichita Falls, KTAB-TV (CBS) in Abilene, and KSAN-TV (NBC) in San Angelo. Browse by Amount: 1 2 3 Next. Select a Cycle: Individual donors gave 188 large ($200+) contributions to this PAC in 2017-2018. Chris Berg Local viewers may also access a livestream of the debate online by visiting the website of their local Nexstar station (see table below for more information). Political ad spend is reaching unfathomable highs this year. Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit the Center for Responsive Politics. About Nexstar Media Group, Inc. 213-446-2750 Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Reuters first reported the deal, which is expected to be unveiled Monday morning. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 197 television stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets or approximately 63% of all U.S. television households including 122 local web sites and 316 local news and weather mobile apps. Except for the Revolving Door section, content on this site is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License by OpenSecrets.org. 2008 2002 … Senate Debate – Texas” will take place on Friday, October 9th, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. CT, at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, TX, and be telecast throughout the state. The Pew Research Center found that the Wall Street Journal is read by people of all political leanings and is the only news source that is more trusted than distrusted by people all across the political spectrum. Nexstar owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 196 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 114 markets or approximately 38% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). Contacts: Nexstar also owns WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. Viewers can submit questions for the debate via email to reportit@KXAN.com and can follow the debate and related content on social media using the hashtag #txsenatedebate. Sign up for our newsletter to track money’s influence on U.S. elections and public policy. U.S. Senate Debate – Texas Television Broadcast and Live-Stream 2016 The Bullock Texas State History Museum – 1800 Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78701 2000 2018 To register to vote, please visit https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/. Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. Local TV is the largest winner.