Ahead of the November election, the League of Women Voters of Connecticut and Connecticut Public will co-produce seven debates for state and national offices.

Beginning Sept. 15, the debates will run every Thursday at 8 p.m. until the final debate on Oct. 27. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, will be hosting debates for the state's five congressional districts, for the secretary of the state race and for the gubernatorial race.

“Right now, in a world with so much access to information, it’s important that voters can hear from voices they can trust," League President Laura Smits said in a news release Monday. "Connecticut Public’s reputation for solid journalism combined with our expertise in hosting fair debates is a terrific combination and should give voters confidence that, in the century old tradition of the League, we will ensure the fairness and transparency of the electoral process.”

Each debate will be held in the candidates' home districts. Specific locations haven't been finalized, though the final debate, in the gubernatorial race, will be held at Fairfield University.

"Final locations will be at or in close proximity to urban centers, with the goal of including as many students and young people as possible in the debate process," the joint news release reads.

All the debates will have a live audience, will be moderated by Connecticut Public journalists, and will be streamed on Connecticut Public platforms, which include CPTV and WNPR. Connecticut media outlets are able to stream the debates live.

“This ambitious, comprehensive debate series will provide voters with direct access to candidates — something that is essential for a healthy democracy and building trust in our election process," Tim Rasmussen, chief content officer of Connecticut Public, said in a news release. "As Connecticut’s non-profit public media source, Connecticut Public and our journalists are highly trusted by our viewers and listeners, and we are pleased to be able to help inform and educate our electorate and hold our elected representatives accountable.”