CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate brought a campaign volunteer in a chicken suit to challenge another contestant to primary debates.

Republican Patricia Morgan visited Cranston City Hall on Wednesday to personally challenge Mayor Allan Fung to a series of primary debates. She wasn't alone. With Morgan was a volunteer dressed in a chicken suit, dubbed "Al the Debate Chicken."

Fung wasn't available. Morgan has repeatedly faulted Fung for his refusal to participate in the typical pre-primary debates that take place for gubernatorial campaigns.

A spokesman for Fung's campaign says the candidate has agreed to debate on Woonsocket-based WNRI radio's "The John DePetro Show" on Aug 31. He did not address the issue of the chicken man at the Mayor's office.