Key topics of debate in Senate District 47

Kelly Hines and Erin Brewer will face off in a debate for Oklahoma State Senate District 47 on Wednesday night ahead of the November election.

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The debate will be moderated by News 9 Capitol reporter Haley Weger.

The seat was held for 13 years by Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat but is now open due to term limits. After a runoff election in August, the race is between retired U.S. Army Col. Kelly Hines, the Republican candidate, and business owner Erin Brewer, the Democratic candidate.

Senate District 47 is considered a purple area and includes rural, urban and suburban communities in Edmond and northwest Oklahoma City.

Here are the key topics that will be discussed on Wednesday evening. (Please note that these sections will be updated once the Q&A debate airs.)

What do the candidates believe is the biggest issue they will have to address if elected to the state Capitol?

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Answer from Erin Brewer:

Healthcare

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Housing

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Economic development

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Training

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Steer

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