U.S. Rep. Clark, Colarusso Set For Debate In 5th District Race

MELROSE, MA — U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark and Stoneham Selectwoman Caroline Colarusso will debate Tuesday night, three weeks before an Election Day in which voters will decide who represents the 5th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.

The debate, sponsored by League of Women Voters groups in the district, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. A livestream can be seen here, and it will be broadcast on local community channels.

Both candidates will make opening and closing statements. In between they will be asked questions that have been submitted by residents.

Colarusso has joined longshot Republican challengers in other races in calling for debates ahead of the election. In Clark's hometown of Melrose last month, Colarusso said the congresswoman has put Massachusetts "in the rearview mirror, and she's driving away."

Clark, the second-highest ranking woman in the House, has announced her intentions to run for assistant speaker.