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 U.S. Senator Kerry again on August 19 . Senator Kerry spoke at the 1996 Democratic National Convention and debated Governor Weld again on September 16
1996 Democratic National Convention
1996 Democratic National Convention
1996 United States Senate elections