{"id":185765,"date":"2026-05-06T23:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/185765\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T23:15:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T23:15:08","slug":"university-of-scranton-to-host-22nd-senatorial-district-debate-thursday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/185765\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Scranton to host 22nd Senatorial District debate Thursday"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SCRANTON \u2014 On Thursday, May 7, the University of Scranton will welcome incumbent Sen. Marty Flynn, D-Dunmore, and Democratic challenger Jeffrey Lake, of Scranton \u2014 candidates in Pennsylvania\u2019s 22nd Senate District Democratic primary election \u2014 for a candidates\u2019 debate.<\/p>\n

It will be held inside the Pearn Auditorium on the second floor of Brennan Hall on the University campus.<\/p>\n

The debate will be moderated by Brian Snee, director of the University\u2019s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service, with a panel of local journalists who will ask the candidates questions.<\/p>\n

The event will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com\/live\/0EX0XJMAwbw<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Details <\/p>\n

What: Pennsylvania\u2019s 22nd Senate District Democratic Primary Election debate <\/p>\n

When: Thursday, May 7, 6 p.m. <\/p>\n

Where: University of Scranton, Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. <\/p>\n

The 22nd Senatorial District<\/p>\n

Luzerne County: Avoca, Dupont, Duryea, Hughestown, Jenkins Township, Laflin, Laurel Run, Pittston City, Pittston Township, West Pittston, Plains Township, Wilkes-Barre City, Wilkes-Barre Township, Wyoming, and Yatesville.<\/p>\n

Lackawanna County: Benton Township, Clarks Green, Clarks Summit, Dalton, Dickson City, Dunmore, Glenburn Township, Greenfield Township, La Plume, Moosic, Newton Township, North Abington Township, Old Forge, Ransom Township, Scott Township, Scranton, South Abington Township, Taylor, Throop, Waverly Township, and West Abington Township.<\/p>\n

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