Florida's 8th Congressional District Republican debate: Babits vs. Haridopolos vs. Hearton

The Commitment 2024 primary debate series continues with the Republican primary race for Florida's 8th congressional district.>> Watch the debate above This debate features Joe Babits, Mike Haridopolos and John Hearton who are fighting for the attention of voters ahead of the primary election. More: Commitment 2024 debate series kicks off with focus on primary racesThe candidates give their views on a range of topics, from issues affecting the Space Coast and their stance on a national abortion ban to immigration and budget cuts.Whoever lands the nomination following the Aug. 20 primary election will face off against the winner for the Democratic nomination ahead of the November general election.Moderated by Political Reporter Greg Fox, the debate is part of an ongoing series of debates that will focus on the primary races across the nine districts that WESH 2 covers. Following the primary election in August, the debate series will turn to the Nov. 5 general election.Related: Florida Senate District 15 Democratic debate: Thompson vs. Bracy