The only debate of the mayoral primary campaign is tonight. You can watch it here

The Voice of the Voter: 2025 Democratic Mayoral Primary Candidate Debate will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday on WXXI-TV, WXXI News (105.9FM), and streaming on WXXINews.org and WXXI News YouTube.

WXXI will host this debate between Rochester City Councilmember Mary Lupien, businessman and IT executive Shashi Sinha, and incumbent Malik Evans.

Evan Dawson of WXXI News and host of “Connections with Evan Dawson” will moderate.

The candidates will share their platforms and answer questions from panelists Kerria Weaver of the Democrat and Chronicle, Cheryl McKeiver, Ph.D., of WDKX, Matt Molloy of 13WHAM News, and Gino Fanelli of WXXI News.

Voice of the Voter is a collaboration among WXXI Public Media, Democrat and Chronicle, 13WHAM News and WDKX 103.9 that is committed to bringing citizens’ concerns to the forefront in political issues.

The primary is June 24. Early voting begins June 14.

Local News

Evans outspending challengers 3:1 heading into final leg of campaign

Brian Sharp

The incumbent mayor took in $240,000 and paid out $280,000 over the past four months, records show. Evans’ challengers, City Councilmember Mary Lupien and local businessman Shashi Sinha, reported far lesser amounts.