Hosted by the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University, the second of two public debates between the candidates in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial race – Jack Ciattarelli (R) and Mikie Sherrill (D) – will be held at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey, on Wednesday, Oct. 8  (7:00-8:00 p.m. ET) and will broadcast live on ABC7/WABC-TV New York, 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia, and across the stations’ streaming and digital platforms, and will be available to stream on ABC News Live, with a live simulcast on WXTV Univision 41 New York with Spanish captioning. The event is closed to the public.

Anchors Tamala Edwards of WPVI-TV Philadelphia and Bill Ritter of WABC-TV New York will ask questions and moderate the debate. Partners include the NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission and WXTV Univision 41 New York. New Jersey has one of only two gubernatorial elections in the U.S. this year.

“The 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial debates serve as an essential source of information for our audiences in New York and Philadelphia,” said Chad Matthews, president of ABC Owned Television Stations. “I am incredibly pleased to offer the communities we serve such comprehensive coverage on critical issues such as education, healthcare, environmental policy and criminal justice, all of which significantly impact the lives of local residents.”

“The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (NJ-ELEC) believes an informed electorate is the foundation of democracy. NJ-ELEC is proud to sponsor the 2025 gubernatorial general election and gratefully acknowledges and expresses its deep appreciation to the debate sponsors performing this important public service,” said New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission Chairman, Thomas H. Prol.

“As the home of public policy education for The State University of New Jersey, the Bloustein School is proud to host this debate and facilitate this important opportunity for the candidates for governor to communicate with the voters of the state ahead of the November election,” said Stuart Shapiro, dean, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy.

About The Rutgers Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy

The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy is committed to a rebirth of the public service ethic, educating students in the disciplines of urban planning, public policy, public health, health administration, and public informatics. Its mission is to create just, socially inclusive, environmentally sustainable and healthy local, national and global communities.

About ABC7/WABC-TV New York

ABC7 has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for 75 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. In 2023, WABC-TV was honored with four Edward R. Murrow Awards, including the Murrow for Overall Excellence. WABC-TV also produces “Live with Kelly and Mark,” weekdays at 9 a.m., which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, cutting-edge technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.

About 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia

For over half a century, 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia has been broadcasting to viewers in the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys, an area covering southeastern Pennsylvania, northern and central Delaware and southern New Jersey. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic and weather to more than 3 million homes. Action News captures 40% of all Adult 25-54 news viewers on an average day. In the past year, Action News has won 2,845 out of 2,899 newscasts in Households for a winning percentage of 98.1%.

About New Brunswick Performing Arts Center

The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC) is the newest addition to the Arts Corridor in Downtown New Brunswick. Featuring two state-of-the-art theaters, dedicated rehearsal studios, office space, and 207 modern apartments above, NBPAC stands as the city’s premier performance venue. It is the proud home of the American Repertory Ballet Company, Crossroads Theatre Company, George Street Playhouse, and Rutgers’ Mason Gross School of the Arts. For a full schedule of upcoming performances, please visit nbpac.org.