WFSB-TV, Channel 3 and Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network, parent company of CPTV and WNPR have teamed up to host two gubernatorial debates at the WFSB studios in Rocky Hill.

The Democratic candidates, Ned Lamont and Dan Malloy, have been invited to debate the issues on Tuesday, August 3. Dan Malloy has accepted the invitation and will participate. At the time of this release, Ned Lamont has declined and will not be participating.

The Democratic Gubernatorial Debate will be broadcast on Channel 3 and WNPR at 3 p.m.

The Republican candidates, Michael Fedele, Thomas Foley, and Oz Griebel, have agreed to debate the issues on Wednesday, August 4.

The Republican Gubernatorial Debate will be broadcast on Channel 3 and WNPR at 3 p.m.

Dennis House, Eyewitness News anchor and John Dankosky, WNPR news director will serve as co-moderators. In this series of debates, viewers can submit questions for the candidates by going to WFSB.com or Face the State Facebook page.

The primary election is August 10, 2010 and the general election is November 2, 2010.