Welcome To the Debate

The Indiana Debate Commission (IDC) is the only incorporated and independent debate group in the nation. The concept of this commission was created with the input of many voices during the course of a year’s planning in 2007. Represented by 13 affiliates, the IDC provides a free satellite feed to broadcasters during election years to provide the widest viewing and listening audience possible – including a live stream that appears on this site. To date, the IDC has hosted nine widely televised debates in contested races in both primary and general elections. IDC debates  have also been broadcast by C-SPAN, a national public affairs network. Organized as a 501c3, funding comes from affiliate pledges and professional services are donated.