EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Republican challenger Patricia Morgan have agreed to a debate hosted by 12 News, the station announced Tuesday. The Oct. 18 face-off is currently the only scheduled debate between the two Senate candidates. Whitehouse was first elected in 2006 and is seeking a fourth six-year term, while Morgan is a state representative and former candidate for governor. The Senate debate is one of three that 12 News will hold in our studios between now and Election Day, along with debates between the mayoral candidates in Woonsocket and Cranston. All three debates will be moderated by Target 12 Chief Investigative Reporter Tim White and 12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi. They will air as special commercial-free editions of Newsmakers and be available to stream on WPRI.com. Woonsocket Mayor Debate Friday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. on FOX Providence Where They Stand: Woonsocket Mayor Chris Beauchamp Where They Stand: Woonsocket mayor candidate John Ward Rhode Island U.S. Senate Debate Friday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. on FOX Providence Where They Stand: US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Where They Stand: US Senate candidate Patricia Morgan Cranston Mayor Debate Friday, Oct. 25, at 6:30 p.m. on FOX Providence Where They Stand: Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins Where They Stand: Cranston mayor candidate Robert Ferri “Our newsroom is committed to ensuring viewers have all the information they need about where the candidates stand when they go to the polls,” said News Director Karen Rezendes. "These debates are an important part of how we fulfill that mission.” Your Local Election HQ☆ Latest Headlines »☆ Race Results »☆ Voter Guide »☆ Where They Stand » Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Nesi's Notes SIGN UP NOW