Democrats to debate Tuesday in Tennessee governor race

June 19, 2018 at 11:03 a.m. | Updated June 19, 2018 at 11:03 a.m.

by Associated Press

Candidates Craig Fitzhugh, from left, Randy Boyd, Bill Lee, and Karl Dean participate in the Rural Tennessee Gubernatorial Forum, Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Lane College, in Jackson, Tenn. The candidates answered questions from education to the urban-rural divide. (Kenneth Cummings/The Jackson Sun via AP)
Candidates Craig Fitzhugh, from left, Randy Boyd, Bill Lee, and Karl Dean participate in the Rural Tennessee Gubernatorial Forum, Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Lane College, in Jackson, Tenn. The candidates answered questions from education to the urban-rural divide. (Kenneth Cummings/The Jackson Sun via AP)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The two leading Democrats in Tennessee's open race for governor are meeting for a head-to-head debate.

The Democratic debate with former Nashville Mayor Karl Dean and state House Minority Leader Craig Fitzhugh will take place Tuesday evening at Belmont University's McAfee Concert Hall.

The event will be livestreamed. The primary election for governor is on Aug. 2.

WSMV-TV and the USA Today Network - Tennessee are partnering with Belmont on the event.

Republican debates will follow on Wednesday evening and again on June 26.

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