Critchfield backs out of televised debate, citing exclusion of third-party candidate
Republican candidate Critchfield withdrew from an October 12 debate against Democrat Becky Sundin Mitchell, stating she will only participate if Constitution Party nominee Teresa Roundy is also included.
The Republican had originally agreed to an Oct. 12 debate against Democratic nominee Becky Sundin Mitchell, sponsored by KTVB. Critchfield now says she will not appear unless Constitution Party nominee Teresa Roundy is also on the stage.
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