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Vote 2010: Bentley, Sparks set to debate on campus

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Election Day will arrive in less than 7 weeks. Can you tell your candidates for governor apart?

Robert BentleyRon SparksRepublican nominee Robert Bentley, left, and Democratic nominee Ron Sparks are set to debate in the first of two debates on college campuses. Tonight’s debate will take place in the Frank Moody Music Building at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. The rematch will be Oct. 19 at Auburn University.

Debbie Elliott, Alabama graduate and NPR national correspondent, will serve as moderator.

The free event is open only to students. The hourlong debate will be broadcast live at 7 tonight on Alabama Public Television and on WBHM (90.3 FM). A live stream will also be available on the Alabama Public Television website.

Voters can still submit questions for the Oct. 19 debate online, by e-mailing 2010gubernatorialdebate@gmail.com or mailing them to Box 1326, Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-1326. Deadline is Oct. 16.

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