The Carver County Republicans has put out the call to sponsor the first debate of Minnesota Republican gubernatorial hopefuls, 7 to 10 p.m., Sept. 17.

The event is scheduled at the new Chanhassen High School, 2200 Lyman Boulevard in Chanhassen, according to a Carver County Republicans press release. 

An invitation to the Carver County Republicans debate was sent July 21 to all Republican candidates who have officially filed to run for Minnesota governor. The candidates must indicate that they will participate by July 31.

So far, candidates include state Rep. Paul Kohls of Victoria who represents much of Carver County. Other candidates include former state auditor Pat Anderson of Eagan; state representative and former assistant minority leader Tom Emmer of Delano; former state Rep. Bill Haas of Champlain; state Sen. David Hann of  Eden Prairie; state representative and former minority leader Marty Seifert of Marshall.

The event is open to the public and tickets are $12. Send RSVPs to AAndersonPR@gmail.com.

The Carver County Republicans is a grassroots organization elected for two-year terms by Carver County voters. The group has not officially endorsed a candidate for governor. Minnesota Republican Party delegates will cast a straw poll for governor in October.