The first debate between Weld and Kerry was held in Faneuil Hall on April 8 , with a second debate held on June 3 . A third debate was held at the Emerson Majestic Theater on July 2 . The Weld and Kerry campaigns agreed to eight debates and a spending cap of $ 6.9 million negotiated at Senator Kerry 's Beacon Hill home on August 7 ; Senator Kerry later mortgaged his house to raise funds in October . On the same day the spending cap was agreed upon , Governor Weld jumped into the Charles River . He later spoke at the 1996 Republican National Convention on August 14 before debating Senator Kerry again on August 19 . Senator Kerry spoke at the 1996 Democratic National Convention and debated Governor Weld again on September 16
1996 Republican National Convention
1996 Republican National Convention
1996 United States Senate election in Massachusetts