The two candidates for Sangamon County Sheriff, Republican Wes Barr and Democrat Jeff Regan, have agreed to appear in studio with Joey McLaughlin on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.

The two candidates have sparred back and forth in recent weeks through press releases and, in some cases, have cancelled other debates due to perceived hostilities.

Barr defeated Sangamon County Undersheriff Jack Campbell in the primary, Regan faced no opponent.

The debate will take place Friday, October 31 at 8:30 a.m. and last roughly a half hour.