Tonight on MiWeek:

• PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN:  The candidates for Vice President held their first and only debate, and Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are preparing to go at it again over the weekend. The MiWeek team looks at how the VP candidates did in their debate, plus they discuss voter interest in this election and how it will impact the number of people who go to the polls.

• CONGRESSIONAL RACES:  The MiWeek team discusses the congressional races in Michigan, some of which are getting national attention. Will there be surprises on November 8th?

• LOCAL RACES:  Some local races are being watched closely, such as Congresswoman Candice Miller's bid for Macomb County Public Works Commissioner . . .and L. Brooks Patterson defending his Oakland County Executive seat. The MiWeek team takes a look.

• HEADLINES: The MiWeek team talks about the headlines that captured their attention this week. 

Watch MiWeek every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on WTVS - Detroit Public Television, or stream it live online.