Arizona senate candidates square off in debate ahead of elections

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - With less than five weeks until the midterms, three candidates racing to become Arizona's next U.S. Senator faced each other off in a candidate debate.

Democratic senator Mark Kelly, Republican challenger Blake Masters along with Libertarian Marc Victor are squaring off to get your vote.

One local, Tanya Wright, says she’s looking forward to the debate, but wishes candidates had time for more than just one debate.

“I am specifically wondering what they’re going to be focusing on in terms of their different stances on one, inflation and prices that are going up, and also the border," said Wright. "Those are two very important topics for me.”

Early ballots start going out next week. Also, be sure to check your voter registration status ahead of the general elections on November 8th.

We’ll be airing the debate shortly in place of our 6 p.m. newscast.

This article will be updated with a full recap of the debate.