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Speaker of the House and District 21 State Rep. Dade Phelan announced he has accepted an invitation from KFDM/Fox 4 of Beaumont to debate challenger David Covey in a live, televised event on Tuesday, May 7, according to a statement form Phelan.
The proposed debate would offer Southeast Texans an opportunity to hear from the candidates in a neutral, public format for the very first time.
"I am deeply committed to telling the truth about my record and vision for House District 21 and believe that Southeast Texas voters are owed the opportunity to make an informed choice – especially in such a pivotal, high-stakes runoff election,” Phelan said in a statement. “I look forward to participating in this debate and thank our sponsors for their commitment to a fair and productive discussion.”
In the statement, Phelan calls on David Covey to accept the debate invitation and join in a transparent, truthful discussion about the future of House District 21.