Debate set for Oct. 15 in Houston’s 7th Congressional District

Democrat Lizzie Pannill Fletcher and Republican John Culberson are running for Houston's Congressional District 7. GUIDE: We asked Texas candidates what their priorities are. This is what they told us. Democrat Lizzie Pannill Fletcher and Republican John Culberson are running for Houston's Congressional District 7. GUIDE: We asked Texas candidates what their priorities are. This is what they told us. Photo: Elizabeth Pudwill / Jeremy Carter / HC Photo: Elizabeth Pudwill / Jeremy Carter / HC Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Debate set for Oct. 15 in Houston’s 7th Congressional District 1 / 20 Back to Gallery

AUSTIN — The candidates in one of the most pivotal congressional races in Texas will square off in a debate next week.

GOP incumbent John Culberson and Democratic challenger Lizzie Pannill Fletcher, candidates for Houston's 7th Congressional District, will debate on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. at the University of Houston's Student Center Theatre.

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The race has escalated into a slew of personal attacks over health care issues, a potentially decisive issue in the race. The Cook Political Report considers the race a toss up.

The event will be streamed online at abc13.com and Univision.