The RGJ, KTVN Channel 2 News and the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino will co-host a debate between Darin Balaam and Heidi Howe. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 in the Peppermill’s Capri Ballroom, and can be viewed live here or on the RGJ Facebook page.

Read more about the candidates and issues here, and check out opinion column submissions from the candidates below.

Opinion column submissions by candidates

Darin Balaam: Breaking the cycle of domestic violence

Heidi Howe: Sheriff candidate speaks out about jail deaths