On October 18, the candidates running to represent New York's new 18th Congressional District will debate at Marist College in Poughkeepsie.

Capital Tonight's Susan Arbetter will moderate the hour-long debate between Democrat Pat Ryan and Republican Colin Schmitt.

Ryan, the former Ulster County executive, currently serves as the NY-19 representative, having defeated Marc Molinaro in an August special election. Schmitt is a state Assemblyman representing the 99th District.

The debate begins at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News 1.