Senator Ted Cruz and Rep. Beto O'Rourke town hall debate postponed
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- In light of the confirmation hearing that is currently taking place in Washington, D.C., ABC13 and Univision 45 announced today that the town hall debate between Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Beto O'Rourke has been postponed.
All parties involved are currently working together to secure an alternate date for the town hall debate.
The Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate agreed to three debates, the second of which was to be hosted by the University of Houston on Sunday.
It was supposed to focus on domestic policy.
Dallas' Southern Methodist University hosted the first debate on Friday, Sept. 21.
At this time, the third debate will still be held on Oct. 16 in San Antonio.
According to an announcement by both campaigns, the debates will be 60 minutes in length.
RELATED STORIES:
For Cruz and O'Rourke, turnout is key in senate race
Who is Congressman Beto O'Rourke?
Kavanaugh protesters push Ted Cruz, wife out of restaurant
Tight Senate race ahead between Sen. Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke
Sen. Cruz to get helping hand from Trump in race against O'Rourke
Activists to display billboard showing President Trump tweets criticizing Sen. Ted Cruz
Beto O'Rourke signs seen tampered twice in Houston neighborhood
Beto O'Rourke holds private conversation with Santa Fe High School students
Willie Nelson attacked by fans online over upcoming O'Rourke rally appearance
TAKING THE LEAD: New poll shows O'Rourke leading Cruz by 2 points
POLL: Cruz holds 9-point lead over Beto in Senate race
Sen. Cruz: 'BBQ will be illegal' if O'Rourke wins Texas Senate race
Ivanka Trump and Sen. Cruz take tour of Johnson Space Center in Houston
Ted Cruz discusses possible debate with opponent Beto O'Rourke
Senator Ted Cruz visiting Houston and meeting with volunteers
Ted Cruz makes stop in Houston, talks upcoming race for Texas senate
Texas senate candidates approaching big issues differently throughout campaign
