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With just weeks to go before the August primary, four of the five Republican candidates for governor debated in an event hosted by WOOD TV8 (June 24, 2010).

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Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard debates at an event sponsored by WOOD TV8 on Thursday at Grand Valley State (June 24, 2010).

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Republican Congressman Pete Hoekstra debates in a WOOD TV8-hosted event Thursday at Grand Valley State (June 24, 2010).

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Attorney General and GOP candidate Mike Cox debates in a WOOD TV8-hosted event Thursday at Grand Valley State (June 24, 2010).

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State Sen. and GOP candidate Tom George debates in a WOOD TV8-hosted event Thursday at Grand Valley State (June 24, 2010).

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House Speaker Andy Dillon participates in the WOOD TV8-hosted Democratic debate Monday at Grand Valley State University (June 21, 2010).

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Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero participates in the WOOD TV8-hosted Democratic debate Monday at Grand Valley State University (June 21, 2010).

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WOOD TV8 hosted the events at GVSU

Updated: Thursday, 24 Jun 2010, 8:59 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 21 Jun 2010, 10:47 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - Four of the five GOP candidates in the race for governor squared off in a debate Thursday night, held at Grand Valley State University and hosted by WOOD TV8.

Attorney General Mike Cox, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, State Sen. Tom George and Congressman Pete Hoekstra attended the event, held at Loosemore Auditorium. Businessman Rick Snyder had indicated he wouldn't attend.

The two Democrats hoping to become Michigan's next governor -- Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero and House Speaker Andy Dillon -- drew some sharp contrasts for voters in a head-to-head debate Monday.

If you missed any of it, watch the videos to view the full debates.

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