Debate Tonight: Jerry McNerney vs. Ricky Gill

Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, and his GOP challenger, Ricky Gill of Lodi, face off tonight in what’s expected to be their only debate in the nationally watched battle for the Stockton-based 9th Congressional District.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Long Theater, 1041 Dave Brubeck Way, at the University of the Pacific’s Stockton campus. The university is co-hosting the event with the League of Woman Voters.  It starts at 6 p.m.

According to the McNerney Campaign, there will be a rally before the debate at 4:30, outside of Long Theatre at UOP.