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Eight Democrats vying to win next week's primary for Rhode Island's open seat in Congress squared off Tuesday night in a live televised 12 News debate, tangling over issues from health care to military spending.

Candidates take swipes at each other over issues such as the debt ceiling deal, corporate donors, a family super PAC, and endorsements, while choosing between Del’s and Mr. Lemon.

Allen Waters is a Democratic candidate in the race for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District.

Matos, one of the leading candidates in the race, was living outside of the district until this month.

Twelve candidates are running in the Sept. 5 Democratic special primary for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District.

In the coming weeks, about half of Rhode Islanders will choose their next representative in Congress.

With a dozen Democrats on the September ballot, deciding who to invite to a debate can be challenging - and controversial.

EAST PROVIDENCE – Ten candidates running to replace former Rep. David Cicilline in Congressional District 1 highlighted their personal backgrounds and public service experience to stand out amid broad policy

Nine of the twelve Democratic candidates will attend an in-person forum hosted by the Rhode Island Democratic Womens Caucus that will be livestreamed.

The 58-year-old could face up to three rivals in the Sept. 5 Republican primary for the 1st Congressional District.