CBS BALTIMORE (WJZ) AND THE BALTIMORE BANNER TO HOST BALTIMORE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY DEBATE

Partnership brings candidates together for voter-focused discussion ahead of primary election

BALTIMORE — May 20, 2026 — CBS Baltimore, in partnership with The Baltimore Banner, will host a Baltimore County State’s Attorney debate on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

WHAT:
Baltimore County State’s Attorney debate

WHO:
Moderators: Mike Hellgren, CBS Baltimore; Céilí Doyle, The Baltimore Banner

Candidates in the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s race (alphabetical order): Sarah David, Lauren Lipscomb, Scott Shellenberger

WHEN:

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Taped: 12 – 1:00 p.m. ET

Available to Stream:  8:00 –9:00 p.m. ET on CBS News Baltimore Stream

WHERE:
 Towson University StartUp at the Armory
 307 Washington Ave.
 Towson, MD 21204

DETAILS:
 The debate will provide candidates with an opportunity to present their views, policies and vision to voters ahead of the upcoming election.

It will feature opening and closing statements, with candidates responding to questions from moderators, invited stakeholders, and pre-submitted audience questions in a structured, timed format.

Viewers can stream across CBS News Baltimore’s digital and streaming platforms.

EVENT OPEN TO MEDIA COVERAGE

Media Contact:

elita.adjei@paramount.com

Executive Producer & Onsite Contact:

pamorgeanos@cbs.com