Four Major Contenders in Governor’s Race Set to Debate Thursday Night

The candidates for Governor in Louisiana square off in a statewide televised debate Thursday night.

Republican U.S. Senator David Vitter is participating in his second debate with three major rivals, and he's expected to be on the defensive.

The TV debate kicks off at 6 p.m. at Louisiana Tech University. This could be Vitter's last before the Oct. 24 election.

The senator hasn't committed to two other TV events next week that will be attended by the other major candidates for governor: Republican Public Service Commissioner Scott Angelle, Republican Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne and Democratic state Rep. John Bel Edwards have all signed on to take part in next weeks' debates.

After Thursday's event, Vitter will have attended two of five televised debates.