Republican, Democratic Senate candidates Harris and Truono debate
Two candidates vying for Sen. Tom Carper’s seat this November spoke out on issues concerning the public at a special debate in Hockessin on Monday night.
Meant to shake things out between party opponents ahead of September’s Primary, Carper and Republican candidate Rob Arlett were not present at the Greater Hockessin Area Development Association-sponsored forum.
Originally planned as a pre-primary debate between candidates on the same ticket, the evening instead came down to Republican Gene Truono and Democrat Kerri Harris sounding off on questions submitted by the public.
Carper was delayed due to a rescheduled Senate session following the death of former Nevada Sen. Paul Laxalt, while Arlett had a scheduling conflict, according to GHADA president Mark Blake.
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