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Here's a look at the rules for upcoming Michigan U.S. Senate debate between Rogers, Slotkin

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(WXYZ) — Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R) are facing off in the U.S. Senate race to replace Sen. Debbie Stabenow.

WXYZ-TV is hosting a debate between the two on Monday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. The live televised commercial-free debate will be moderated by Editorial Director Chuck Stokes, 7 News Detroit Anchor Carolyn Clifford and 7 News Detroit Anchor Alicia Smith.

Here's a quick breakdown of the debate format and rules:

  • There will be no studio audience and no commercial breaks
  • 90 second opening and closing candidate statements
  • 60 second response from each candidate to panelist question
  • 30 second rebuttal from each candidate per question
  • All questions will be decided and asked by the panelists
  • Questions will rotate between the candidates