PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Voters in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District got a closer look Tuesday at Democratic candidates hoping to represent them in Washington.

A live televised debate was hosted by 12 News at Rhode Island College, moderated by Target 12 Chief Investigative Reporter Tim White and 12 News Politics Editor Ted Nesi.

Candidates had a chance to make their pitch to voters and show where they stand on key issues just one week before the all-important Sept. 5 primary.

Watch the full debate above.

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