Candidates for Connecticut's Second Congressional District Face Off at Debate

Connecticut Public Radio

Published October 14, 2014 at 8:57 PM EDT

Joe Courtney, left, and Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh debate Tuesday night.

Two candidates vying for Connecticut's Second Congressional District seat, which represents the eastern half of the state, faced off at a debate in New London on Tuesday evening at the Garde Arts Center.

Moderated by WNPR's John Dankosky, the candidates -- U.S. Representative Joe Courtney, a Democrat, and Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh, a Republican -- fielded questions from a panel consisting of The Day's editorial page editor, Paul Choiniere, and WNPR's business desk reporter, Harriet Jones.

Watch the footage below.

Below are a few photos taken outside the event while things were getting started.

Joe Courtney supporters hold signs like, "2 Sub Joe," a reference to Courtney's successful effort for two-per-year Virginia-class attack submarine production at Electric Boat.

Supporters of Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh outside the Garde Arts Center.

Martha Dean, who has campaigned for governor and attorney general, speaks outside the Garde in support of fellow Republican Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh.

A truck outside the Garde is festooned with posters supporting Lori Hopkins-Cavanagh.

Proponents outside the Garde hold signs in support of Joe Courtney.

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