Update | Editor’s note: Early voting starts on May 24 for the June 5 runoff election. If you missed this debate, here’s your chance to glean where the candidates stand on key issues.
Ahead of the start of early voting for the June 5 runoff, the Fort Worth Report and KERA hosted a virtual debate between mayoral runoff candidates Deborah Peoples and Mattie Parker. Find out how they stand on key issues.

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WATCH: Parker, Peoples face off in Fort Worth Report/KERA debate
by Thomas Ray Martinez, Fort Worth Report
May 18, 2021