Politics & Government

Gomez, Markey Set For Final Senate Debate

Debate to air on WCVB Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Another U.S. Senate election for Massachusetts is drawing to a close, with the two candidates set to square off one last time before voters head to the polls June 25.

Democratic Congressman Edward Markey of Malden and Republican businessman and former U.S. Navy SEAL Gabriel Gomez will hold the last of three debates Tuesday evening in the race to fill the seat formerly held by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

The debate will air live from 7 to 8 p.m. on WCVB (Channel 5). The debate will be moderated by R.D. Sahl of Boston University.

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The two previous debates for the candidates were held in Boston and Springfield.

Recent polling has suggested an edge for Markey in the race.

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Both candidates have received visits from high-profile supporters with Gomez welcoming former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani while Markey had both President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton stumping for him last week. 


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