The two candidates running the Pennsylvania State Senate in the 15th District -- Democrat Rob Teplitz and Republican John DiSanto -- appear on Tuesday's Smart Talk to debate the issues. WITF and the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corporation have teamed up tp produce the debate.

The 15th District includes most of Dauphin County and all of Perry County. Teplitz is the incumbent who is in his first term in office. DiSanto is a political newcomer who has operated a construction firm.

Judging by the competing TV commercials the two candidates are airing lately, the contest has become increasingly more negative. Both candidates have accused the other of not being truthful in their commercials.

Among the issues to be discussed are property taxes, education funding, spending and government reform.