Four candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New Haven square off Wednesday night in their only debate.
Former Hillhouse High School principal Kermit Carolina, former New Haven economic administrator Henry Fernandez, State Sen. Toni Harp and Alderman Justin Elicker all want to succeed current mayor John DeStefano.
DeStefano decided not to run again after serving 20 years as New Haven's mayor.
The candidates will gather at the Long Wharf Theater for the hour-long debate and it will be show live on NBC Connecticut beginning at 7 p.m. The debate will also be livestreamed on NBCConnecticut.com.
The Democratic primary for mayor in New Haven is Sept. 10.
If you would like to watch the debate in person, tickets are available for free at the Long Wharf Theater box office beginning at 10 a.m. They will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and those attending must be in their seats by 6:45 p.m.