Two candidates seeking to succeed southern Illinois Congressman Jerry Costello will debate each other next month in Carbondale.
Democrat Brad Harriman and Republican Jason Plummer will take part in the debate June 15 at WSIU-TV in Carbondale. Harriman and Plummer are seeking the 12th Congressional District seat being vacated by Costello. The Belleville Democrat announced last year that he wouldn't seek another term this November. Only two men — both Democrats — have represented the 12th District since World War II. The district runs from St. Louis' Illinois suburbs to the state's southernmost tip.
The debate is sponsored by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, WSIU Public Broadcasting, The Southern Illinoisan and the Belleville News-Democrat.
