Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District candidates Democrat Shomari Figures and Republican Caroleene Dobson face off today in a one-hour debate, streaming live on AL.com.

The debate, sponsored by AARP Alabama, will be broadcast starting at noon in the video player above, and also on AL.com’s Facebook and YouTube channels. Viewers on those platforms can share their comments while they watch live, and AL.com will also provide real-time fact-checking of the candidates in the comments.

The debate will be moderated by AL.com’s Ivana Hrynkiw. Candidates have been shared topics ahead of the debate but not specific questions.

The debate’s sponsor is AARP Alabama. AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment.

Dobson and Figures are both running for political office for the first time. You can learn more about them and their stances on the issues in our continued coverage of Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District race.

A replay of the debate will be available in the video player above soon after the debate ends.