WATCH: NJ-7 Candidates Lance, Malinowski Debating Wednesday Night

SOMERSET/UNION COUNTIES, NJ — With less than a month to go before the November general election, the candidates for New Jersey's 7th Congressional district will square off in their second debate Wednesday night.

The debate is hosted by NJTV News, and will be moderated by News Correspondent Briana Vannozzi. You can watch it on the NJTV news channel, or on a livestream right here Patch (above). Coverage will start at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Candidates Tom Malinowski, a Democrat, and incumbent Leonard Lance, a Republican, will face off to represent voters across both counties and beyond.

Lance is a lifelong Hunterdon County resident and currently lives in Clinton Township with his wife, son and dog. He has served for 10 years in congress and is seeking another two-year term. You can read Lance's full bio by clicking here.

Malinowski grew up outside of the district in Princeton, before moving into District 7 in Rocky Hill last year. He considers himself "not a career politician" but a "career public servant." You can read Malinowski's full bio by clicking here.

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Top issues between the two include healthcare, immigration, gun control and taxes.

Images of Leonard Lance and Tom Malinowski, via their campaigns

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