# Candidates are increasingly dropping debates. Here’s what it means for voters

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- ABC News, 2026-09-25 21:09 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://abcnews.com/Politics/midterm-candidates-dumping-debates-reason-argue-differences-opinion/story?id=136699413

> Fewer than half of this year’s U.S. Senate races will feature candidate debates, as more contenders choose not to participate. The trend could limit voters’ opportunities to hear and compare the candidates directly.