AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Dan Patrick and Democrat Leticia Van de Putte say they’ve agreed to a September debate in their race for Texas lieutenant governor.

Both campaigns confirmed in statements Thursday that the state senators will debate Sept. 29 in Austin. No other debates between the candidates have been planned.

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