St. Petersburg College is hosting and co-sponsoring a candidate debate for one of the most closely watched races of the 2016 campaign in Florida. Broadcast live on 10 News WTSP from the Palladium next Monday, Sept. 19 from 7 to 8 p.m., the debate will feature the Republican and Democratic candidates for U.S. House District 13, which covers most of Pinellas County south of Safety Harbor. Long held by Republicans, it became a more competitive district after being redrawn by court order in 2015. It is considered a swing district in the battle over control of Congress in this election.

The debate, is co-sponsored by SPC’s Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Times and 10 News WTSP. Representing the Republicans will be Rep. David Jolly. Representing the Democratic Party is former Gov. Charlie Crist.

The event is open to the public and admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the Palladium box office, limit two per person.

For more information on the event, please visit the Institute’s website or call 727-394-6942. For questions regarding tickets, please contact the Palladium Box office at 727-822-3590.

David Klement
Executive Director
Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions
St. Petersburg College