Full disclosure: here’s why we don’t invite every candidate to our debates

Key points

• The New Jersey Globe receives ongoing criticism about not inviting independent candidates to debates
• Editorial standards guide which candidates are invited to participate in debate coverage
• The publication provides transparency about its debate selection process
• Election cycles regularly prompt complaints from excluded candidates about fairness and inclusion

FAQ

Why doesn't the New Jersey Globe invite all candidates to debates?

The New Jersey Globe uses editorial criteria to determine debate participation. The publication explains these standards in an effort to provide transparency about its selection process and reasoning.

Who complains about candidate debate invitations?

Independent candidates and third-party candidates frequently complain that the New Jersey Globe hasn't invited them to debates, sometimes offering pointed criticism about the exclusion.